Need a Good Harness

cshepherd9 · 05-05-2011, 07:55 PM

So, I have posted before about working with Willow's reactivity and in dealing with that I have tried a lot of new things. One thing I have tried recently is a harness while we are walking. I REALLY like the results. I originally bought a cheap one just to see if it was something I wanted to use and I don't like the fit of it on her so I have been looking around the net for something better. I found this No Pull Harness | Designer Dog Collars | Wiggles Wags & Whiskers
but wanted to see if anyone has ever used it or know of someone who has? Or if anyone has a really good harness they use and could recommend?

**Cassidy's Mom** · 05-05-2011, 09:25 PM

I've never seen those before, but I found this testimonial on the website:

"The Ferrari of Dog Walking Harnesses"
Grisha Stewart, MA, CDPT-KA, CTP - Ahimsa Dog Training, Seattle, WA

If Grisha likes it, it's good.

BAT | Ahimsa Dog Blog

I have Sense-ation harnesses and I like them a lot. This one has some additional features.

liv · 05-05-2011, 09:27 PM

I use an Easy Walk Harness to help with Onyx's reactivity, but found it fits better (at Elisabeth's suggestion) upside down.

Chicagocanine · 05-05-2011, 10:30 PM

I have the Sense-ation harness too, but I stopped using it once I tried a Halti because the Halti has been SO much more effective while I was working on Bianca's reactivity.
I'm currently working on moving her to a buckle collar because her reactivity has improved so much.

Josh's mom · 05-05-2011, 10:57 PM

We use a harness we found on for dog trainers.com. It's the H6 harness
Dog harness , Dog collar , Dog leash , Dog muzzle - Dog training equipment from Trusted Direct Source - Home, Dog Supplies

Since hopefully Josh will be a working dog we wanted to get him used to a harness similar to the ones the police dogs in our area use, it has a wide strip across the chest then one under the chest, nothing between the legs to impede his movement. It also has a handle which is great for holding on to unruly puppies. It's pretty easy for me to control him and it's lightweight and pretty cheap.

cshepherd9 · 05-06-2011, 07:49 AM

Thanks to all for the responses. I have the Easy Walk right now but like I said, I don't like the fit. I never thought to put it on upside down. I might try that until I get the new one. I am still researching until I decide.

Cassidy's Mom - I have been working with a new friend that I met through my trainer and she has the harness I linked to and she practices BAT with her dog. She is going to bring me the DVD's when we get together on Monday. I am always willing to try new things and see what will work best for Willow. Thanks!!!

bmarcus · 12-27-2011, 03:51 PM

I tried the Easy Walk Harness for my dog, but to be honest it didn't make it so easy to walk her. Prior to that harness, I tried several others... almost every harness out on the shelf. It seems like I spend my free time trying to find a humane harness that actually works. A few weeks ago I purchased the Horgan Harness, which has made a world of difference. I really recommend the Horgan Harness. Before, I couldn't leave for vacations because NO ONE could walk my dog besides myself. Now, I have a trip planned in a few weeks and I'm leaving her with my neighbors without any worries that she would get away when she tries to take off. I really recommend this Harness, I have no doubt that it really works. A friend recommended it to me so I went on google and typed in Horgan Harness and it came right up. I'm not sure if they are in stores, but I ordered mine from their website and received it very fast. I hope this helps!

AbbyK9 · 12-27-2011, 06:51 PM

*spam*

What ever happened to simply TRAINING your dog to walk nicely?

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-27-2011, 06:54 PM

I liked this one for my younger dogs

How to fit the Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness - YouTube

spidermilk · 12-27-2011, 08:01 PM

I have used the Easy Walk when my dog was younger. Now we are transitioned to a normal flat collar but if we are going somewhere extremely exciting I may still take the Easy Walk with me.

I had a lot of success using the Easy Walk *while* training my dog to walk nicely.

The harness you linked looks really nice too!

05-05-2011, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
cshepherd9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 416	Need a Good Harness So, I have posted before about working with Willow's reactivity and in dealing with that I have tried a lot of new things. One thing I have tried recently is a harness while we are walking. I REALLY like the results. I originally bought a cheap one just to see if it was something I wanted to use and I don't like the fit of it on her so I have been looking around the net for something better. I found this No Pull Harness \| Designer Dog Collars \| Wiggles Wags & Whiskers but wanted to see if anyone has ever used it or know of someone who has? Or if anyone has a really good harness they use and could recommend? __________________ Candie And my Girls..... Dallas - ACD mix, 9 yrs Willow - GSD, 3 yrs, CGC

05-05-2011, 09:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,959	I've never seen those before, but I found this testimonial on the website: "The Ferrari of Dog Walking Harnesses" Grisha Stewart, MA, CDPT-KA, CTP - Ahimsa Dog Training, Seattle, WA If Grisha likes it, it's good. BAT \| Ahimsa Dog Blog I have Sense-ation harnesses and I like them a lot. This one has some additional features. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

05-05-2011, 09:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
liv Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 486	I use an Easy Walk Harness to help with Onyx's reactivity, but found it fits better (at Elisabeth's suggestion) upside down. __________________ Liv Kokoda - GSD - 31.03.09 Onyx - GSD - 05.09.09 The man on top of the mountain didn't fall there --Anonymous

05-05-2011, 10:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,517	I have the Sense-ation harness too, but I stopped using it once I tried a Halti because the Halti has been SO much more effective while I was working on Bianca's reactivity. I'm currently working on moving her to a buckle collar because her reactivity has improved so much. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

05-05-2011, 10:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Josh's mom Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 212	We use a harness we found on for dog trainers.com. It's the H6 harness Dog harness , Dog collar , Dog leash , Dog muzzle - Dog training equipment from Trusted Direct Source - Home, Dog Supplies Since hopefully Josh will be a working dog we wanted to get him used to a harness similar to the ones the police dogs in our area use, it has a wide strip across the chest then one under the chest, nothing between the legs to impede his movement. It also has a handle which is great for holding on to unruly puppies. It's pretty easy for me to control him and it's lightweight and pretty cheap. __________________ Judy Josh (GSD)- 8/10/10 Daisy (ragdoll cat) 10 yrs old Romeo (ragdoll cat) 9 yrs old Caspurr (ragdoll/snowshoe mix) 8 yrs old

05-06-2011, 07:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
cshepherd9 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 416	Thanks to all for the responses. I have the Easy Walk right now but like I said, I don't like the fit. I never thought to put it on upside down. I might try that until I get the new one. I am still researching until I decide. Cassidy's Mom - I have been working with a new friend that I met through my trainer and she has the harness I linked to and she practices BAT with her dog. She is going to bring me the DVD's when we get together on Monday. I am always willing to try new things and see what will work best for Willow. Thanks!!! __________________ Candie And my Girls..... Dallas - ACD mix, 9 yrs Willow - GSD, 3 yrs, CGC

12-27-2011, 03:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
bmarcus New Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 1	I tried the Easy Walk Harness for my dog, but to be honest it didn't make it so easy to walk her. Prior to that harness, I tried several others... almost every harness out on the shelf. It seems like I spend my free time trying to find a humane harness that actually works. A few weeks ago I purchased the Horgan Harness, which has made a world of difference. I really recommend the Horgan Harness. Before, I couldn't leave for vacations because NO ONE could walk my dog besides myself. Now, I have a trip planned in a few weeks and I'm leaving her with my neighbors without any worries that she would get away when she tries to take off. I really recommend this Harness, I have no doubt that it really works. A friend recommended it to me so I went on google and typed in Horgan Harness and it came right up. I'm not sure if they are in stores, but I ordered mine from their website and received it very fast. I hope this helps!

12-27-2011, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	spam What ever happened to simply TRAINING your dog to walk nicely? __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

12-27-2011, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
spidermilk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 317	I have used the Easy Walk when my dog was younger. Now we are transitioned to a normal flat collar but if we are going somewhere extremely exciting I may still take the Easy Walk with me. I had a lot of success using the Easy Walk while training my dog to walk nicely. The harness you linked looks really nice too!

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