Where do you buy Service Dog vest/leash?

I put my last dog's name on his vest. It never occurred to me someone might nag him by using it (no one here ever did). The reason I did it was because people like to jump to the conclusion that just because he was a Poodle must automatically mean he's a girl, right? Grr! :boxing:

I can't really explain why it bothered me, but asking me about "her" all the time even though I made sure he wore blue and his name (Reese), everyone still automatically jumped to the unappreciated conclusion he was a she!

I don't have need of a mobility dog, so I haven't gotten a mobility harness. I have considered training my next dog to "Exit" for my Anxiety. The shop I have used is called Pup'parel, but I just checked. I don't think they have any mobility harnesses, but you may be able to get some (non-Poo) patches on there!

There's also Ruffwear I know a lot of people use. I was checking it out recently and may get my next dog one as she comes into her adulthood/fully trained SDship. Ruffwear doesn't have patches, but they have all sorts of harnesses and coats on there. You can always hire a seamstress or learn to sew if you don't know how to sew patches on. Glue? LOL! I don't know. They also have leashes. I swear I want a hands-free next time!

And to the person who posted the link of the SPoo SD patch? :adore:

That is an awesome leash. I had a smaller version for my cairn that we got from "camp bow wow" dog trainer 7 years ago. Then when we got the boxer almost 4 years ago I bought one for my him, same as yours. For Renn I only use it sometimes as we don't really do long walks yet but it is quite comfortable and good and I also like I can put it over my shoulder or around my waist (not that I have one anymore, lol) and then I have more freedom. You know I never thought of not telling people the dogs name b ut in retrospect I wish I would have. I can be out walking and my neighbors see us and the yell Hi Renn or they are in their car Hi Renn. Its not good and distracts him from doing what he is suppose to be doing. I know the few that do it and I also know if I ask them politely not to they you ld be highly insulted so now I avoid them at times.

I know this is a few months old but hey, it's a long training process with an SD and I know it took me at least three months to find a vest I liked (I'm picky?).

I suggest looking at Henry & Genevieve on Etsy (link here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HenryandGenevieve?ref=l2-shopheader-name), specifically their capes with a mesh back, if you're worried about overheating. My Storm had one of those because she doesn't do as well in hot weather as cold and I wanted something lightweight but sturdy. Not the cheapest but the seller is amazing and will work with you on anything you need, and I've had one of her vests literally go through a nor'easter on the side of the road, likely run over a few times, along with daily use for about 6 months, a cat occasionally getting at it and playing, and it's still in marvelous shape and lovely. (specific type I used for Storm is https://www.etsy.com/listing/535313...-dog-mesh-cape-vest?ref=listing-shop-header-2 and it is pricey but SO great and made exactly how I wanted; now that Storm has career-changed, it's in a drawer waiting for the next SDiT to come into my life)

Downside of a cape like that is less room for patches (just the two sides, not the back, can take them) but it can be great for summer!

Also to respond to someone who mentioned Ruffwear, also expensive but I love them and they have a service dog (and other working dog) discount, so it's a little better. I love their hands-free leashes and have found them durable, adjustable, and very lightweight. I wouldn't use them with a toy poodle but for my 50lb mutt they're perfect. Another potential for a hands-free is Halti's leash, which isn't adjustable but has multiple D-rings and if one works as a waist/over-the-shoulder sizing for you (and it has for me, a larger woman, and my short-but-wide dad and my petite mom) it can be very nice. Sturdy, black or red as options, available in stores more readily than Ruffwear so you can get a feel in person.

Apologies for reviving an older thread, just wish I'd seen something like this at the beginning with Storm and had a few options to add to the mix. New to Poodle Forum so if this is bad form (posting on something from a few months ago), mea culpa.