[nagdu] harnesses

Wed Nov 10 18:27:10 UTC 2010

Albert and Tracy,

I contacted GDB about harnesses when Mitzi was ready for in-harness
training...  The person to whom I spoke seemed stunned that I would ask
about purchasing a harness from them.  So I mentioned that I was an
owner-trainer....  Turns out they (according to her, at least!) have
opinions about that sort of thing, which she informed me of in no uncertain
terms, until I managed to end the conversation with some semblance of
courtesy remaining on my part.  I figured the harness issue was clearly
moot.

Then I found out about On-the-Go (now Pawpower!) and haven't looked back.
/grin/  My original sport harness is still in great condition, comfortable
for her poodleness, flexible, easy to snap the handle off and on at need --
or to remove and replace at need -- washable, etc., etc.  The sport style
works really well with my narrow, deep-chested dog with the dancing shoulder
action.  It's adjustable for curl growth.  The communication is terrific!
Doesn't always stop me from forgetting to listen, but we can flow along over
all sorts of ups and downs and around without missing a beat.  /grin/  I
have a lot of fun, but it really does seem to scare some of the sighted
people, who are convinced I'm going to break my neck at any second.  Nope!
Not so long as I'm listening to my poodle through my harness handle!

I'm looking forward to getting to know the Laveau style harness, too.  Once
I get the new handle in the proper length ordered.  /smile/

Anyway, I'll be interested to know what you find out about being from one
program and getting a harness from another.

Tami Smith-Kinney

-----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 7:42 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.

Albert J. Rizzi, M.Ed.
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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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