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A dog harness can be a better option than a leash around the
neck. With a dog harness, the pressure is distributed over your
dog's shoulder, instead of focusing directly on the neck. Dog
leashes can lead to and aggravate existing neck problems in dogs
if one is not careful with their usage. If you own a small breed
dog or a puppy, a dog harness is a much better idea than a dog
leash. However, it might not be the right fit for a larger dog,
as a larger dog will be able to pull on the leash quite hard.
Whether a dog harness is suitable for your dog or what kind of
dog harness you should get for your dog, depends entirely on your
pet's size, activity level, and temperament.
Dog harness checklist
These are some boxes your dog harness should be able to tick โ
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It should fit well โ Should you get a front
clip or a back-clip harness? Back clip harnesses are usually
preferred over front-clip harnesses as dogs tend to tangle
their front legs in the front-clip variants. However, they
offer you more control over the dogโs movement, whereas the
back clip harnesses only offer limited control.
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It should measure up โ You want your dog
harness to be of the right material and good size. If you are
buying your puppy a harness, keep checking the fit as your
puppy will grow out of the first harness in a matter of weeks.
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Is your dog interested in wearing it? โ Take
your dog to a pet store and try out different harnesses. If
your dog seems excited, you will know you wonโt have a problem
getting him to wear it. By visiting and trying harnesses at a
pet store, you will also be able to assess how easy/difficult
it is, to have your dog wear their harness.
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Do you need padding โ While some short-haired
breeds can use extra padding in their harness to protect
against abrasions caused by rubbing? Other races will do
perfectly well without padding.
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Check if it is compatible with your leash โ
You might want to try out your leash on the harness from time
to time, for added protection. Check for whether you can attach
your dog leash to your newly purchased dog harness.
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Do you need to invest in harnesses with reflective
material? โ Reflective material will make your dog
more visible when you take him out for walks during late
evenings/dawns.
The above checkpoints should help you buy your dog the dog
harness he deserves and the one, he can benefit from. The next
time you intend to buy a leash to train your pup, consider
investing in a dog harness instead. It will keep your pup safe
from being gagged if the leash isn't handled carefully.
The GoPro Dog Harness Gives You a Dog's Eye View
Ever wonder what the world looked like through your dogโs eyes?
Well, now you can get one step closer to seeing what they see
thanks to the Fetch mount dog harness for the GoPro camera.
GoPro is a video camera specifically designed to stand up to all
you can dish out. Everything from skydiving to white water
kayaking is being captured and cataloged thanks to this tiny,
durable machine. You can mount it on your head, your skateboard,
your car, your chest, and now your dog thanks to the Fetch mount
dog harness.
DO I NEED A DOG HARNESS CAMERA?
If you are an outdoorsy
person or just curious about what kinds of trouble your
dog gets into, the Fetch mount gives you a chance to pop a camera
right on their back (or chest), hit record, and see the world
from their point of view.
Check out this video to see the special dog harness in action.
Pretty neat, right? And because it is a GoPro, this camera will
take whatever kind of beating your dog can give it (unless
they get it into their mouth-- then all hope is lost!)
So if you want to find a fun new way to share all the excitement
of your hikes or games of Frisbee, check out the Fetch dog
harness and start maximizing your outdoor enjoyment while saving
the memories for years to come.
The Dog Harness Dangers You Should Avoid
There are many advantages to using a dog harness. But there are
also downsides. Itโs important that you educate yourself on these
downsides and potential dangers and know how to avoid them for
the safety of your dog. There are various types of harnesses
available in todayโs market. While some of these harnesses serve
to make a fashion statement, others help in curbing the pulling
habit that your dog might have taken up with his regular collar
and leash. Harness safety depends entirely on your dogโs activity
levels, the type of harness, and your dogโs breed. Here are a few
things you should keep in mind about harness safety.
What Are Some Of The Potential
Risks Of Using A Harness?
A tight harness can be as dangerous as a noose around your neck.
If your dogโs harness is too tight and your dog is still pulling
at it, it might cause chest injuries that range from mild to
fatal.
- For smaller breeds and breeds with tracheal collapse or
issues relating to the trachea, you might want to opt for a
halter with a back clip instead of a front clip. The harnesses
with front clips tend to put too much pressure on the throat
area.
- Front-hook harnesses can sometimes limit your dogโs shoulder
moment and also affect his natural gait and stance. These types
of harnesses are not ideal for dogs that are involved in sporting
activities.
- The head halter, harnesses that go around your dogโs muzzle
are a special case. While some dogs tend to get used to it rather
quickly, others have difficulty. Most dogs hate the sensation of
something completely covering their muzzle. They might try to
fight this by rubbing it on the ground, rubbing against your leg,
and even pawing at their nose. If your dog races ahead and you
pull on the harness to bring him to a stop, he might be jerked
back, which leads to neck injuries.
- Never let your dog sleep in his harness. If the harness gets
caught on your dogโs crate, the harness becomes a choking hazard.
Not only can it be dangerous, but it can also be uncomfortable.
- Wet harnesses left on your dogโs body for a long period of
time causes skin infections. Remove the wet harness as soon as
you get home and make sure itโs dry again before you put him back
in it.
- Sometimes, harnesses tend to cause skin irritations under the
chest and around the armpits. So monitor these places closely, at
least twice a week to ensure that the harness sits comfortably
and doesnโt harm the skin.
Make sure that when you buy a harness, you take your dog with you
and ask for as much assistance as necessary. When it comes to
harnesses, itโs never a โone size fits all' situation.
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