Dog harness - what you need to know.

What are dog harnesses good for? 
Dog harnesses can create a snug fit around your dogs body which will prevent your dog escaping easily, especially in overwhelming environments if they were to panic. They are comfortable and can be beneficial for a variety of health conditions which have been discussed in my other blog "harness vs collars”. The design of a harness creates an element of control so which may be favourable for training puppies or for dogs that can be particularly strong.

How should a harness fit my dog?
A dog harness should fit comfortably around the neck, chest and tummy. You should be able to fit 1-2 fingers underneath all areas of the harness. This will ensure that the harness is snuggly fit, however, it will prevent any rubbing or sore - pay attention to underneath the armpit. A correctly fitted harness should not affect the dogs mobility and they should seem happy and comfortable on their walks.

How do dog harnesses go on?
The style of the harness will affect how the harness goes on. Our first range of harnesses pass over the head and a strap passes through the forelegs with a buckle fastening the chest area. Our harness design has one buckle away from the ears as our Jack Russell, Bertie, is quite sensitive to noise and doesn’t like harnesses clicking behind his ears.

Which harness style is the best? 
Non-restrictive dog harnesses are classified as harnesses that do not prevent any natural movements. When choosing a harness style avoid anything that restricts the shoulders from moving naturally. The Y shaped harness is a great design that advocates the correct shoulder movement from your dog as long as it is fitted correctly.