[NAGDU] Important Read/Respond Ideas for Possible Products to Make available in the Independence Market

Mon Sep 19 22:04:28 UTC 2022

Hello everyone! One of the things I was thinking of was signs for the
harness that say Do not pet guide dog. Something like that. Something that
has clear printing but also includes a pouch to carry small items like
extra poop bags. Just an idea!

On Mon, Sep 19, 2022, 5:47 PM Cindy Ray via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> With all due respect, almost everybody on the list is familiar with Julie
> Johnson. The question was designed to see
>
>  If there might be a need or desire for the Nfb independence market to
> sell guy dog items. I think there would be several benefits. First of all,
> it would continue to end the myth that the Nfb is against dogs. Secondly,
> it is an opportunity for people to buy several things for several different
> reasons from the same one stop shopping place. The question is do people
> want things and if they do, what would they like to see Carried. We aren’t
> all going to use the same things , nor will we feel like shopping at the
> same location.
> we aren’t all going to buy from there or from Julie  Johnson or any other
> place. I personally would not like a pouch big enough to carry too many
> items in on my dog harness. I need my hand on it, and it feels like extra
> baggage. I can’t imagine something big enough to carry water, but I think
> that’s too much to ask of the dog.. I think it’s a valid question, and I
> think this discussion is a very good one. Cindy Lou Ray, Moderator, Cindy
> Lou Ray
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 19, 2022, at 3:57 PM, rebecca.young1264--- via NAGDU <
> nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >
> > Good afternoon, I am pretty sure a lot of you are aware, but you do
> know that Julie Johnson, with on the go guide and service dog gear provides
> almost all of these things that have been suggested? As far as the backpack
> for the dog to carry! That’s kind of hard when they’re wearing a harness. I
> carry a big enough backpack that I can carry for both of us. too much water
> and that backpack is going to be more than that dog can handle plus it’s
> harness and guide you safely. I don’t think it’s too much to ask for me to
> carry my dogs items!
> >
> > Becky
> >
> >
> >> On Sep 19, 2022, at 3:34 PM, Brent Franklin via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> I wasn't going to comment, but the below post has inspired me.
> >>
> >> I'm thinking move away from leather products all together. So my idea's
> are
> >> really good leashes and harnesses all made out of nylon.
> >>
> >> Basically any material except leather please.
> >>
> >> Cheers.
> >>
> >> Brent.
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
> >> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Al
> Sten-Clanton
> >> via NAGDU
> >> Sent: Tuesday, 20 September 2022 6:22 AM
> >> To: Stacie Gallegos - NAGDU via NAGDU
> >> Cc: Al Sten-Clanton
> >> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] Important Read/Respond Ideas for Possible Products
> to
> >> Make available in the Independence Market
> >>
> >> Greetings!
> >>
> >>
> >> I just ran out of whatever leather cleaner I got a few years ago.  I
> >> wonder if the market could sell one or two good products for making our
> >> leashes and harnesses spiffy.  I had a hard time finding something back
> >> in early 2020, before the pandemic.
> >>
> >>
> >> Al
> >>
> >>
> >>>> On 9/19/22 14:58, Stacie Gallegos - NAGDU via NAGDU wrote:
> >>> Hello Everyone,
> >>>
> >>> I hope this message finds you well and your week off to a great start.
> I
> >>> know this isn’t a list to discuss football, but please allow me to say
> how
> >>> happy I am that my beloved Patriots took care of business in
> yesterday’s
> >>> game. Now for the heart of this message.
> >>> During our August Board Meeting, Al Elia mentioned that the
> Independence
> >>> Market is considering the possibility of having available for purchase
> >>> products for our guide dogs. This was the topic at last night’s Guide
> Dog
> >>> Matters. Although the group was small, I think we have a nice list in
> the
> >>> works. I”m sending this email to request from folks your thoughts on
> >>> products that you would like to see available in the Independence
> Market.
> >>> Please respond by this Friday, September 23, 2022. I’ll add the
> responses
> >>> we receive to my list, and get them sent up. Thanks in advance for your
> >>> suggestions. I look forward to hearing your ideas.
> >>>
> >>> —
> >>> Stacie Gallegos / Secretary
> >>> National Association of Guide Dog Users
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