Archive for the ‘Dog Harnesses’ Category
Spring has officially begun with pet owners walking their dogs more frequently or perhaps the dog walking the owners. If this sounds like you then having the right dog harness is the solution to having a relaxing walk.
Using a dog harness is a great alternative to the standard choke collar when walking a dog that pulls and tugs taking you for a walk. The right one will make all the difference. If you have tried a dog harness, where the leash attaches on the top or along your dogs back, then you have noticed the difficulty in training.
The best harness is a no pull dog harness where the leash attaches in the front at your dogs chest. The design of this dog harness is such that it will zap the strength from your dog when they try to pull. Owners of this harness have said the issue was corrected on the first use.
We have a brand new car and a dog the seems to be a constant state of shedding. Since we like taking our dog everywhere, we go so we decided to buy a dog car seat cover to contain the hair. The seat cover works great! All the hair stays neatly on the dog seat cover which is washable as well as easy to install.
The straps keep the dog car seat cover in place so when our dog walks across the seat the cover does not slip. We have tried blankets and old sheets but they never stayed put while this dog car seat cover worked perfectly.
If your dog pulls and tugs when you go for a walk then you are not alone. Pet owners have struggled with this issue for some time. Below is a customer review of the Easy Walk dog harness:
A “must” for any dog (4 out of 5 Stars)
This is the 3rd dog I have purchased one of these harnesses for. Your dog simply cannot pull or walk in front of you. They will “heel” naturally. The only problem I had is that this little darling decided she did not like her harness and chewed it up. Little does she know a new one is on the way.
I have a 190 lb English mastiff, with HUGE barrel chest. I have not found a seatbelt to fit him until now. Kurgo Tru-fit Dog Car Harness with all the straps extended as far as they will go, it just fits around him. I bought this dog harness just to see if it would fit and was very surprised when it did. The information part of the page doesn’t give measurements, just weight ranges for dog car harness sizes so I will list them below for all that are interested. It comes from the dog harness package itself.
SIZE NECK SIZE CHEST GIRTH WEIGHT
Small 12-20″ 16-22 ” 10-25 lbs
Medium 16-25″ 18-28″ 25-50 lbs
Large 18-30″ 24-34″ 50-80 Lbs
Xlarge 24-35″ 28-44″ 80+lbs
When I went to the pet store yesterday I intended to buy only food for my dog Mickers, but when I left I had several toys and an adorable dog harness. I know I shouldn’t buy so many pieces of pet paraphernalia, but I simply can’t help myself. All I could think about is how I wanted to show it off.
Today I put the purple rhinestone-studded harness on Mickers and took her for a walk in a park nearby. I must have had five people come up and compliment me on the harness. One woman asked me how much it cost, and when I told her $24 she was amazed. I bet next time I see her, her dog will have the same harness on.
Most new dog owners have trouble walking with their dogs because they will insist on pulling on the leash. Especially when it comes to larger dogs, this can be a hazardous habit. To assist your dog in learning to walk with you, rather than pulling you down the street, here are a few options to consider:
~Step In Dog Harness – these will pull back on the dog’s front legs, slowing them down, and also allow the owner more control when walking the dog.
~Choke Collars – despite their name, these collars are made of chain links and do not ‘choke’ the dog, but rather pinch their neck when they pull too hard.
~Nose Collars – these collars work under the same principles as the choke collar, but instead pull back on the dog’s nose should they pull too hard.
With all of these solutions, over time the dog will learn to walk with you and the special equipment won’t be necessary.
As a dog owner, there are several schools of thought when it comes to choosing from a dog collar, martingale collar, and a dog harness. The right choice depends on several factors and the first question to ask your self is, “what goal am I trying to accomplish.” If teaching your dog to walk properly on a leash, a dog harness is perfect.
Without realizing it, most dog owners improperly place a choke collar on their dog which can cause damage to their throat if your dog is puller and tugger on the leash. For walking the seemingly uncontrollable dog, outfitting him or her with a no-pull dog harness is the best choice.
No-pull dog harnesses are made from soft nylon with the leash attached to the ring in front of the chest instead of the top of the back. When your dog tries to pull ahead on a walk, a quick tug on the leash and the harness zaps the power out of your dog forcing him/her to walk properly.
To prevent your dog from dragging you down the street, there are a number of measures you can take to successfully train them to walk in stride. For larger dogs, a choke collar is advisable. This collar gives the dog a small pinch whenever they pull on the leash too hard.
For smaller dogs, a nose collar and a small dog harness is advisable because they will pull back on the dog’s head (nose collar), or front legs (harness) whenever they pull too hard, and train them gradually to walk with you. In addition to these methods, praise and treats following a tug on the leash or when the dog walks with you in stride will go a long way.
Every year around this time, we take a trip up North to see the fall colors. This year we took our Golden Retriever (Madison) with us on the road. We invested in a dog seatbelt and buckling Madison in off we went. Having her in a dog seatbelt gave her added protection and gave us piece of mind.
After arriving at our destination unnoticed by us, several squirrels ran by the car and Madison’s instincts went into high gear. The only thing that kept her from jumping out of the car was the dog seatbelt. We were able to attach her leash right to the dog seatbelt and off we went enjoying the rest of our day.
There are so many choices these days that you can find a dog collar, dog harness and dog leash to suit almost any need. There are dog harnesses that look like a muzzle but allow your dog the freedom to do just about anything they normally would. They are great for those larger harder to control dogs, when walking they tend not tug & pull.
Collars come in every shape, size, and color. From fashion dog collars with a little bling to spike collars and training collars. Depending on the type of collar you decide on, ensure you can hang your dog’s tags as well as control him/her when walking. Most pet owners have both, one dog collar for walking & training and one for tags.
Leashes too come in many different selections. From leather to nylon, long and short, choosing the right length is very important. Most cities have a leash law and most of those require a dog leash no longer than six feet. Most leather dog leashes come in only a six-foot length while nylon dog leashes can be up to 50 feet. Having a leather training dog leash is great and then a longer dog leash when they learn to walk is also worth having.