[NAGDU] light weight harness

Mon Sep 3 03:23:35 UTC 2018

I can say the same.  The harness made by Julie is great, and I will not use anything else.
Jordan

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> On Sep 2, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Nimer Jaber via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I want to say that I have done business with Julie, and I am very satisfied
> with the harness I have purchased. Definitely recommend this harness.
> 
> Thanks.
> 
> On Thu, Aug 30, 2018 at 8:14 AM Tracy Carcione via NAGDU <nagdu at nfbnet.org>
> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks; very interesting.  Thanks for feeding my geeky side.
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson
>> via
>> NAGDU
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 4:55 PM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Cc: Julie Johnson
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>> 
>> I just weighed a harness I make and a leather harness I bought years ago
>> from LDS leather.  Both harnesses are of a size to fit a 60 pound Lab with
>> the same relative length handle.  For clarity, the leather harness is made
>> in the typical American style, like what most of the programs use.  The
>> handle length on the two harnesses are slightly different, but are the
>> same
>> relative to where the grip lies on the dog's back.  This is because the
>> handle attachments on the two harnesses are not in the same exact place.
>> 
>> Here are the numbers:
>> OTG handle 13.4 ounces
>> leather handle 11.8 ounces
>> leather harness body 1 pound 4 ounces
>> OTG harness body 9.7 ounces
>> On the Go harness and handle 1 pound 7 ounces
>> leather harness and handle 2 pounds
>> So while the On The Go handle is slightly heavier, the overall harness and
>> handle is a bit over a half a pound lighter.
>> 
>> Of course this is based on the leather harness I have here and every
>> program
>> 
>> uses a slightly different set up, so your mileage may vary.
>> 
>> Julie
>> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com
>> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
>> also find my products in the Blind Mice Mega Mall
>> <
>> https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory_Departments?storeid=19
>> 16046>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Tracy Carcione via NAGDU
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:47 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Cc: Tracy Carcione
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>> 
>> I am not convinced that the new handle OnTheGo is using is lightweight.  My
>> OnTheGo harness feels about the same weight as my TSE harness does, though
>> I
>> haven't actually weighed either of them.
>> However, the new improved OnTheGo handle is un-wobbly, and can be detached
>> easily, which is nice.
>> Tracy
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NAGDU [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Julie Johnson
>> via
>> NAGDU
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 2:29 PM
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>> Cc: Julie Johnson
>> Subject: Re: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>> 
>> Well, actually, yes!  I'm the owner of On The Go and can help you out.  My
>> web site is:
>> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
>> I can be reached by email at: julielj at neb.rr.com
>> and by phone at: 402-363-8997 <(402)%20363-8997>
>> 
>> welcome to the list!
>> Julie
>> On The Go with Guide-and-Service-Dogs.com
>> http://www.guide-and-service-dogs.com
>> also find my products in the Blind Mice Mega Mall
>> <
>> https://www.blindmicemegamall.com/bmm/shop/Directory_Departments?storeid=19
>> 16046>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dennis via NAGDU
>> Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2018 1:23 PM
>> To: nagdu at nfbnet.org
>> Cc: dennis
>> Subject: [NAGDU] light weight harness
>> 
>> New to the list. Have had my first guide dog for a year now.  Looking for a
>> lightweight harness.  Marion suggested "on the go" I've scoured the web and
>> cannot find this harness.  Any suggestions?
>> 
>> Dennnis
>> 
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