[NAGDU] Harnesses with removable handles

[Yiska]

I plan on getting one of Julie's harnesses for this reason and the ease of
getting the harness on and off.
Yiska

On Feb 22, 2018 18:02, "Buddy Brannan via NAGDU" <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hi there,
>
> The dog doesn't seem to care one way or another about the handle, but
> having a removable one is handy.
>
> My everyday wear harness, or Hilde's more accurately, does have a
> removable handle. However, removing, and more, re-attaching, is a little
> difficult owing to the fasteners Nerissa used. The action for closing them
> is somewhat stiff, and the fasteners do not lock opened. Thus, I don't
> remove it often.
>
> The harnesses Julie makes use a plastic side release buckle. Think of
> those clips that close aa flap on a backpack or camera case. The ones she
> uses are larger ones, and I haven't had any failuers on them. I think
> Guiding Eyes also uses these, but they might use metal ones. The connection
> on Julie's handles is pretty sturdy with very little play, made more so
> because the metal stock she uses for the handles is lfat, so the buckles
> can snug up to the handle very closely. It's a pretty good design.
>
> Bridgeport also makes a removable handle. This would work with a Seeing
> Eye harness body, as it uses a fairly standard clip that would clip easily
> enough to the D-rings on the harness. However, i don't really like that
> they use bolt snaps as standard. There are far too many ways those move for
> my liking. I'm told, however, that Bridgeport will substitute spring snaps
> instead, which is probably a better option. Anyway, handles are hard, but
> this might be your best option for a drop-in replacement for just a handle.
>
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>
> > On Feb 22, 2018, at 7:47 PM, Tara Briggs via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all! I am hoping that some people who use a harness with a removable
> handle respond to this email. My dogs come from the Seeing Eye and the
> handle on the Seeing Eye harness does not remove. I know their harnesses
> that have easily removable handles. If you use one of those, why do you
> like it. When I get in to the car I usually remove my dogs harness. This is
> because it seems like it’s more comfortable for the dog and also sometimes
> the reflector tape has scratched up The dashboard on people’s car. So I
> removed the harness for those two reasons. It’s become just a habit. But I
> wonder if it would be more convenient to have a harness with a removable
> handle. I’m getting my next dog at the end of September. After I come home
> I could switch to one of these harnesses. Is it difficult for the dog to
> make the switch? How do you know which harness to get? Thanks so much for
> any help!
> > Tara
> >
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