Harness for pup

Taylor · 08-23-2010, 04:11 PM

Whats your favorite harness for a growing pup? I was thinking of trying one for Strider. Any suggestions welcome.

crisp · 08-23-2010, 05:04 PM

I've never used a harness. Always started with a nylon collar. How are the harnesses?

Uniballer · 08-23-2010, 05:08 PM

I have a Gappay harness that I punched extra holes in so it can be used for agitation of a puppy.

Good_Karma · 08-23-2010, 05:11 PM

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paulag1955 · 08-23-2010, 06:13 PM

I'm using an Easy Walk harness for Shasta. I've never used a harness before, so I can't compare it to anything else, but she definitely walks better with the harness than with her collar.

Chicagocanine · 08-23-2010, 07:24 PM

It depends what you're using it for? Walking? To encourage pulling? To stop pulling? Schutzhund?

Taylor · 08-23-2010, 08:12 PM

just for walking. to discourage pulling while on walks.

onyx'girl · 08-23-2010, 08:18 PM

I bought a Premier harness for Karlo, he grew into it and then grew out of it. I got my moneys worth. He is/was handler sensitive, so pulling was never an issue.
I trained with him off leash, no collar and he only wore his harness when we went off the property to train.
If you want a no-pull, the front clips are the way to go, I have a Sensations(adult size)but the price may be higher than what the pet stores carry, and of course the pup will grow out of it-better to wait til your pup is grown to invest in one(unless money is no object

Rerun · 08-24-2010, 01:22 PM

Make sure if you choose to go with a harness to train the dog not to pull on the leash that you use a harness specifically made for that. If you just purchase a regular dog body harness, it will actually allow the dog to throw his whole body weight into pulling. Harnesses, by nature, are designed to help a dog pull. This is why they are used for sled dogs, schutzhund, etc.

Taylor · 08-24-2010, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rerun

Make sure if you choose to go with a harness to train the dog not to pull on the leash that you use a harness specifically made for that. If you just purchase a regular dog body harness, it will actually allow the dog to throw his whole body weight into pulling. Harnesses, by nature, are designed to help a dog pull. This is why they are used for sled dogs, schutzhund, etc.

Yes thank you. i was just wanting to know what people use to better get an idea of what will work. Im familiar with what harness's are for, just wanting to know what people like. Thanks.

08-23-2010, 04:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Taylor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 403	Harness for pup Whats your favorite harness for a growing pup? I was thinking of trying one for Strider. Any suggestions welcome. __________________ Taylor Mommy of 5 little girls, Arwen-10/15/06-Blk/Tan GSD and Strider 03-23-10 Blk/Tan GSD

08-23-2010, 05:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Good_Karma Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Upstate, NY Posts: 3,655	I like the Lupine products because they will replace anything your puppy happens to chew through, for life. Lupine® Homepage __________________ I'm Leah. Niko: Chief stick chaser, Jolly Ball licker and food taster. Titled in Kissing, Jogging, and Pestering the cats. Rosa: Mistress of the house. Titled in Kissing, Picking up dropped food, and Snuggling.

08-23-2010, 06:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,660	I'm using an Easy Walk harness for Shasta. I've never used a harness before, so I can't compare it to anything else, but she definitely walks better with the harness than with her collar. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

08-23-2010, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,270	It depends what you're using it for? Walking? To encourage pulling? To stop pulling? Schutzhund? __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

08-23-2010, 08:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Taylor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 403	just for walking. to discourage pulling while on walks. __________________ Taylor Mommy of 5 little girls, Arwen-10/15/06-Blk/Tan GSD and Strider 03-23-10 Blk/Tan GSD

08-23-2010, 05:04 PM	#2 (permalink)
crisp Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Palatine IL Posts: 492	I've never used a harness. Always started with a nylon collar. How are the harnesses?

08-23-2010, 05:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uniballer Master Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western New York Posts: 666	I have a Gappay harness that I punched extra holes in so it can be used for agitation of a puppy.

08-23-2010, 08:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 16,465	I bought a Premier harness for Karlo, he grew into it and then grew out of it. I got my moneys worth. He is/was handler sensitive, so pulling was never an issue. I trained with him off leash, no collar and he only wore his harness when we went off the property to train. If you want a no-pull, the front clips are the way to go, I have a Sensations(adult size)but the price may be higher than what the pet stores carry, and of course the pup will grow out of it-better to wait til your pup is grown to invest in one(unless money is no object __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Karlo

08-24-2010, 01:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rerun Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,534	Make sure if you choose to go with a harness to train the dog not to pull on the leash that you use a harness specifically made for that. If you just purchase a regular dog body harness, it will actually allow the dog to throw his whole body weight into pulling. Harnesses, by nature, are designed to help a dog pull. This is why they are used for sled dogs, schutzhund, etc.

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