Reasons that speak for a dog harness
The point of pull is on the chest and not in the neck area as with a collar. An incorrectly applied collar to the sensitive neck can cause serious damage to the cervical spine or larynx. For example, if your dog runs off the drag line and reaches the end, the collar will pull directly on the neck. The pull can't be distributed across the chest and upper body, so it's a much larger surface area, which significantly softens the jolt.
But it all comes down to the right size and fit, so your pet can move freely in the harness at all times. A harness that is too tight and constricting feels to the dog much like an ill-fitting backpack with constricting straps feels to us.
In these situations a dog harness is suitable
A harness, unlike a collar, consists of more connectors that wrap around the neck and chest.
A dog harness is suitable in the following situations:
- Your dog is not yet walking calmly or pulling on the leash.
- You are working with a drag line.
- You go jogging with your dog or let him run beside you while cycling.
- In case of danger you can intervene quickly.
Comfortable and robust material
The harness for your dog should be easy to clean and tear-resistant. Therefore, most models are made of webbing or nylon. The material is robust and relatively weatherproof. Also, you can buy the models in different colors and designs.
The width of the strap is important. So the train can be better distributed on the dog's body. Too narrow straps cut in unpleasantly when pulled.
We pay attention to a high quality of our materials, so that your dog feels comfortable with the dog harness. In addition to the practical everyday harness COMFORT WALK PRO HARNESS, we offer a luminous harness with LED light and reflective fibers. So your dog will always be seen and safe even in the evening and in the dark. Attention: It serves as an addition to your actual harness or collar.
The dog harness must fit snugly
A dog harness must not be too tight or too loose. The size depends on the dog. With us you will find variants for small and large dogs.
The models are flexibly adjustable, but for the ideal fit you need roughly the size that comes closest to your dog. You need to consider the following criteria:
- Chest circumference,
- Neck circumference and
- Weight of your dog.
Be sure to let your dog run without a harness at home, so he can completely relax and lie comfortably in his dog bed or dog pillow.
Chest circumference of the dog
To determine chest circumference, measure just behind the front legs at the widest part of the rib cage. The tape measure may be tight, but it should not constrict your dog.
You always need the chest circumference for a dog harness. For the COMFORT WALK PRO HARNESS this measurement is sufficient, because it is a light and robust everyday harness.
Neck circumference of the dog
You measure the neck circumference in addition to the chest circumference when you choose the Lighthound harness. The neck outlet is lower on harnesses than on a collar, so place the measuring tape loosely at the bottom of the neck.
Weight of the dog
You can easily find out how heavy your dog is. Just ask your vet to weigh your dog during a checkup. Often weighing is also part of the annual checkup. With a small dog, you can also try the scale at home.