[NAGDU] Harness Sign -- Which One?

[Rachel Grider]

Hello, Lissie:

I bought the sign from GDUI. I had been told by just about everyone
that they don't work, but I figured at least it couldn't hurt, and I
was willing to try anything to decrease the number of people trying to
pet my dog. Surprisingly, I think that it has actually helped; since I
started using it, about a month ago, I have had fewer people try to
pet her and more ask me questions about her. I often hear mothers
telling their kids that my dog is working and not to pet her. I don't
know if the sign is responsible for this, but I am keeping it either
way because I think that it is at least partially responsible because
it makes her look more official.

I don't know about other harness signs, but the one I got was from
GDUI, and it is bright yellow (which reflects and stands out very
nicely against Demi's black fur); it has a picture of a hand patting a
dog's head with a red slash through it and the words "PLEASE DO NOT
PET WORKING DOG." Since sighted people seem to respond well to
pictures, I thought that would be a good idea. I also love the pouch
because I can keep Demi's gentle leader in it...

I believe that I got my sign about four days after ordering it. There
was no email confirming that it had shipped, which was frustrating,
and when I tried emailing the address on the website to ask for a
receipt, I got an email back saying that the address was no longer in
service...But I did receive it.

Yes, people still pet my dog occasionally, but there was a definite
decrease in that after getting my sign. before, I would often become a
bit anxious when going to certain places with Demi because of people
distracting her, and I definitely don't feel like that anymore. I also
love Jameyanne's suggestion of telling people it is a safety hazard to
interact with a working guide dog; it is very concise and much better
than my more long-winded explanation when people ask...

Rachel and Demi


On 9/16/16, Nancy VanderBrink via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hate to say this but I Have one and people STILL pet Doc.  I do like the
> pouch though.  I'll sometimes put my keys or wallet in it and of course bags
> - handy when I wear pants with no pockets.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 15, 2016, at 7:55 PM, Lisie Foster via NAGDU
> <nagdu at nfbnet.org<mailto: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<mailto:lisiefoster at yahoo.com>
> Sent from my iPhone
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