Harnessing the Walk: Choosing the Right Harness for Your Dog Tightening Harness There are variations of the body harnesses that will tighten and add pressure if the dog pulls. The slight tightening can be uncomfortable for the pet, which causes him to lessen or stop the pulling and walk on a looser leash. The tightening harnesses can be beneficial for hindering pulling in the more determined pet. However, it’s essential to check on the type of tightening the harness causes, as some variations can cause a sharp pain when the dog pulls, which is not recommended. If you use a harness that tightens, ensure it is a gentle, non-pain-inducing pressure. Pain-inducing harnesses should be avoided because pain is associated with a host of risks, including increased aggression. Pros: Most harnesses that add slight pressure to a dog when he pulls don’t cause pain, making them a valuable device for rehearsed pullers. They are generally easy to put on a dog. Cons: As with most pull-discouraging devices, the dog doesn’t necessarily learn to walk on a loose leash. Instead, they learn not to pull in that specific type of walking equipment. For this reason, a tightening harness is simply a training tool to use while you’re training your dog to walk on a loose leash. It can also be a lifelong management tool if the owner prefers to walk his dog in a harness rather than a collar. Some tightening harnesses can cause pain. Pain can create negative associations with the harness and surrounding elements, such as other dogs and people. ___________________________________________ Front-Clip Harness Front-clip harnesses have the leash attachment in the center of the dog’s chest. Trainers often choose front-clip harnesses to lessen the dogs pulling on the leash. The chest clip gives the owner control over the direction the dog is moving and allows for the dog to be redirected to face the owner if needed. Pros: They give more control over pulling on the leash, jumping up or other poor leash manners. They provide directional steering, allowing for the dog to be turned around when needed. Cons: Although front-clip harnesses provide more control than most traditional collars or back-clip harnesses, dogs with serious behavior issues, such as aggression, may need a walking tool offering additional control, such as a head halter ___________________________________________ Tightening Harness There are variations of the body harnesses that will tighten and add pressure if the dog pulls. The slight tightening can be uncomfortable for the pet, which causes him to lessen or stop the pulling and walk on a looser leash. The tightening harnesses can be beneficial for hindering pulling in the more determined pet. However, it’s essential to check on the type of tightening the harness causes, as some variations can cause a sharp pain when the dog pulls, which is not recommended. If you use a harness that tightens, ensure it is a gentle, non-pain-inducing pressure. Pain-inducing harnesses should be avoided because pain is associated with a host of risks, including increased aggression. Pros: Most harnesses that add slight pressure to a dog when he pulls don’t cause pain, making them a valuable device for rehearsed pullers. They are generally easy to put on a dog. Cons: As with most pull-discouraging devices, the dog doesn’t necessarily learn to walk on a loose leash. Instead, they learn not to pull in that specific type of walking equipment. For this reason, a tightening harness is simply a training tool to use while you’re training your dog to walk on a loose leash. It can also be a lifelong management tool if the owner prefers to walk his dog in a harness rather than a collar. Some tightening harnesses can cause pain. Pain can create negative associations with the harness and surrounding elements, such as other dogs and people. ___________________________________________________________ Favorite tightening harnesses: Easy Walk Harness by PetSafe: Clips on the dog’s chest, with gentle tightening if the dog pulls. premier/View.aspx?page=dogs/products/behavior/easywalk/productdescription One of my favorite Freedom No-Pull Harness: Clips on the dog’s back, with gentle pulling if the dog pulls. In addition, the harness can be used as a back- and front-clip combination harness. Some models include a double-ended leash to attach to the top and front, though these may need to be purchased separately. Fit on these may be a little looser during non-pulling times, increasing comfort, and snugger during pulling to help turning Vid: https://youtube/watch?v=PtNU_Tes68U _____________________________________________ Review: The Front-Clip Harness gooddogsco/2014/03/review-front-clip-harness/ 2houndswholesale/Freedom-No-Pull-Harness-Training-Package-Black-Silver.html
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