[nagdu] harnesses

Wed Nov 10 18:13:51 UTC 2010

Indeed, it's just the handle that's in need of the mod. I believe LDS Leather might be able to hook you up with just a handle, it's something I'd also be interested in checking out. You're right though; TSE doesn't seem at all interested in exploring a removable harness handle.
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On Nov 10, 2010, at 1:00 PM, Jessica Pitzer wrote:

> I have a dog from GDA, I have a detachable handle, and it does not
> come off unless I take it off, and we work everyday, i'm not sure that
> GDA would sell you a harness, but you could ask, here's a thought, i'm
> not sure what a TSE harness looks like, but if you have o rings on
> both sides, or even d rings, or s hooks, you might be able to get  a
> handle only from GDA to attach to your TSE harness as its the handle
> that is modified not the harness I do believe.
> Jessica and Kip
> 
> On 11/10/10, Marsha Drenth <marsha.drenth at gmail.com> wrote:
>> And see I tried doing this, maybe I didn't speak to the right person. Anyone
>> have any other suggestions.
>> 
>> Marsha
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Jenine Stanley
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 12:25 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] harnesses
>> 
>> Al,
>> 
>> 
>> I can only speak for the Guide Dog Foundation, but I'm sure it's the same
>> for other schools. We do not provide harnesses to graduates of other
>> programs. The harness is, based on the agreement every graduate of GDF
>> signs, ours and must be returned to us upon the dog's retirement or the
>> inability to use it in the dog's work any longer.
>> 
>> If someone does need a modified harness, I'd suggest talking with his/her
>> school as many schools are making individual modifications.
>> 
>> Jenine Stanley
>> jeninems at wowway.com
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Albert J Rizzi
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:42 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] harnesses
>> 
>> The guide dog foundation has a harness much like the one you speak of or
>> need. then too, I think there are people on this list who in fact make
>> harnesses  as well. Would another school be able to sell you a harness or
>> provide you with the same? not sure how that works with grads from different
>> schools.
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf
>> Of Marsha Drenth
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2010 10:27 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: [nagdu] harnesses
>> 
>> Hi Listers,
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I know we have discussed this subject a lot on here, so forgive me for
>> bringing it up again. So I called SE yesterday to see if they would even
>> think of developing a harness for a grad, who needs a removable handle. And
>> they said they have tried, but can't make one that the handle does not
>> deattach while working the dog. So here is my dilemma. With me in cars, and
>> on the go just much more in general. I am in desperate need of a harness
>> that has a removable handle. I have seen the new GDB harness, with the quick
>> release handles. Does anyone have one? And have you noticed if the handle
>> deattaches while working the dog? And is it possible for me, a guide dog
>> user to get my hands on a GDB harness? My first pup was from GDB, but when I
>> retired her, they took back the harness. But that was not an harness with
>> the quick release handle either. Didn't know if anyone else has a dog from
>> one school, but uses a harness from a different school. Do the schools frown
>> upon this? Exchanging of harness and dogs? If this doesn't work, I am
>> seriously thinking of purchasing a PawPowers harness.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks for letting me ask questions,
>> 
>> Marsha
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