Choosing The Right Dog Harness For Your Pet

By Lucille Lamb


Using a dog harness is growing more popular among pet owners. It increases comfort and reduces the possibility of injury. This is especially important if you are traveling in a vehicle as a pet could easily be flung out of the car during a collision. Using harnesses is also great or teaching your pet not to pull during walks.

There are a number or reasons people use dog harnesses. First, the design is safer and much more comfortable than collars. The reason for this is because they distribute the force to their chest instead of their neck. This will also keep him from slipping out underneath the collar and also helps reduce choking risks.

It is very important to use harnesses if you are planning on taking your pet with you while you are driving. Dogs that are restrained will be safer traveling if they are restrained in a seat belt. In fact, there are harnesses designed especially for using in a car. They work by restraining your dog in an accident or even just a quick stop. Also, this can help drivers stay focused because the animal will not distract them as easily. It may also keep the pet from escaping when you open the door. Some states are considering bills to require pet restraint.

One big issue with walking large dogs is that they pull and can be hard to control. Pulling is also dangerous, especially with small dogs, as it can hurt their neck. The harnesses are designed to tighten around the chest, this causes the dog to walk back. This gets their attention and they will pay more attention to their owner.

Harnesses can be especially helpful with young animals or during training; this is of vital importance when training working animals. There many varieties but usually they are either leather or nylon. Both work equally well, although the nylon is typically less expensive. These include extra features that include full padding to help with training in protection and agitation. These protect both the animal and the trainer.

A number of different types of harnesses are made. There are those made specifically for service animals. They have a grip for the disabled person so they have a hold on the animal. These also have more padding, which is important when your animal will need to pull a wheelchair. There are others designed for sled dogs.

Some harnesses are built into pet clothing. Of course, these are generally only worn by small or hairless dogs. It is very important that you make sure to buy the correct sized collar or harness. You should measure your dog to ensure that you have a snug fit.

The most important decision in choosing a dog harness is the fit. However, you should also think about the purpose; is it to assist with training, to stop pulling, or to use on a working dog? One you have made these decisions then you can easily choose the correct device.




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