[NAGDU] Harness Sign -- Which One?

[Jameyanne Fuller]

Hello Lisie,
I have a Handyworks sign, which I really like. I can't speak to the other
signs. But to signs in general, I find it's helpful to have one. No, it
doesn't deter everyone, and some people do read the sign and then try to pet
my dog (and when I politely ask them not to they're always horrified with
themselves because it's more a reflex than they're deliberately ignoring the
sign). But I've found having a sign does make a difference. Plenty of people
will read the sign, assure me they're not going to pet my dog, and then take
the opportunity to ask me questions, which I always answer because I take
every opportunity to educate people about why they shouldn't pet my
dog--most people don't understand the reasoning behind it and when I explain
it's a safety concern, they totally get it. I've also had many people thank
me for having the sign and say it's really helpful--especially people with
small children. And speaking of children, I've found the sign is really
great at keeping kids from running up to me screaming
"Puppyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!" So if you're considering a sign, especially if it's
because people don't see your dog's harness, I definitely recommend.
HTH
Jameyanne and Mopsy

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Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Harness Sign -- Which One?

Hello Lizzie,

I have never used a harness sign but I understand that they really don't D
tour people from petting your dog. People simply ignore the sign or read it
and pet your dog anyway.

JODY 

thunderwalker321 at gmail.com

50 Years of STAR TREK

"Live Long and Prosper."





> On Sep 15, 2016, at 7:54 PM, Lisie Foster via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
wrote:
> 
> Hello!
> 
> I'm still subscribed to the list I'd begun to wonder! It's been so quiet I
was thinking perhaps I wasn't receiving the emails. Where is everyone? I
miss hearing from you all.
> 
> I have a question about harness signs, you know the ones that go across
the handle of the harness? The ones I see most often are the ones sold by
Handiworks and GDUI. I also came across signs made by a shop on Etsy called
Patience & Love.
> 
> I decided I'd like to try a harness sign because many people don't even
realize my Golden is wearing a harness. Some of them see a Golden and
gravitate to him haha. But others really don't know because his fur covers
the entire back and girth strap and sometimes the chest strap too. For some
reason, the handle alone isn't always enough to indicate that he's a service
dog! 
> 
> Has anyone tried either the harness sign made by GDUI or one of the signs
made by Patience & Love? I have heard the Handiworks signs are goodbut I
prefer the wording on the GDUI sign and I like that I can pick custom
working from the shop on Etsy. I'm wondering how well they hold up. And I
wanted to ask how long it takes for the GDUI sign to be shipped? I can't
find that information anywhere on their website.
> 
> I hope you'll please excuse any errors in my writing? I'm finally learning
to use VoiceOver and am a very slow learner. This doesn't come easily! And
autocorrect is not always helpful.
> 
> Thank you very much!
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Lisie & Code Name Sundance (undercover Golden guide dog)
> 
> 
> 
> lisiefoster at yahoo.com
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