[nagdu] Relieving harnesses and leather martingale collars

[Star Gazer]

You can also just order them too. 
You probably want to explain to your dog guide school the nature of the
problem, so they are aware, but you don't need them to provide this harness.
The two issues are separate.

-----Original Message-----
From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Shannon Dyer
Sent: Friday, May 10, 2013 10:50 AM
To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
Subject: Re: [nagdu] Relieving harnesses and leather martingale collars

Hi, Natasha.

I have a friend who spoke to GDB about relieving harnesses. Apparently, they
don't just give them out to everyone on class, but, it appears you can call
them and explain your issues and ask to try one.

I hope this helps.

Shannon and Ace
Shannon Dyer
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On May 9, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Natasha Baebler <guidingpaws at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello fellow dog guide people,
> 
> My beautiful little black lab guide and I have just survived a really
rough patch. Persistence has paid off, however, and I get to keep my girl!
Anyone who follows me on Twitter (guidingpaws) saw the saga. However, I have
no intention of being quiet about the experience. I just need to take the
emotion out of my write-up before I can really elaborate publicly too much.
> 
> AnyWho, sense Marie is here to stay, I have two questions about equipment
sources.
> 
> Currently, Marie wears a collar that is two thirds nylon (purple!) and one
third chain. This type of collar works very well for us, as Marie is a super
sensitive girl with a stubborn streak. Since Marie's harness is all leather
her color being nylon has always kind of bugged me. Does anyone happen to
know of anywhere that makes a leather and chains martingale (partial/limited
slip) collar? Google has failed me.
> 
> Second, I've recently heard of other guides with Marie's relieving
sensitivity having success with a relieving harness/belt. This is something
I would desperately like to try with Marie for a plethora of reasons. The
only source I am aware of for a relieving harness is the elusive Pawpower
creations. I've worked with that individual for other equipment with mixed
results in the past. So, I'm looking for another source. Anyone know of
anywhere?
> 
> Natasha and The LittleBlackDogT
> guidingpaws at icloud.com
> Sent from my iPhone
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