Suggestions for AKC approved tracking harness?

VaBeachFamily · 08-08-2012, 10:22 PM

Cullen started his tracking in Schutzhund, so we used a collar under the front leg, and we are now moving in another direction ( I followed his lead) and we are going with AKC tracking starting this Fall with a local club. I know they have regulations about the harness that is allowed to be used, and would LOVE someone to point me in the right direction. Websites, what I can get at normal stores, etc. I like the ones I see on Bridgeport, but not sure it is what they let you use for this style?

Kayos and Havoc · 09-05-2012, 03:33 PM

www.pawmark.com

I buy all my harnesses and lines there.

Don't know if you found one yet as your thread is a month old now. You can see I don't come on very often.

Jax08 · 09-05-2012, 03:53 PM

I have a ComfortFlex as recommended by my trainer
Clean Run: ComfortFlex Sport Harness

VaBeachFamily · 09-06-2012, 09:43 PM

Thanks guys! The ComfortFlex concerns me because I heard from a local tracking group trainer that it cannot or should not? cross the throat/neck?

Oddly enough, I was walking around Lowe's with Cullen and tried out a harness they carried and it fits and resembles the SureFit, so I bought it with a gift card. Still learning to fit it properly ( not too tight, but not too loose) and hoping it works! Will keep everyone posted ( if it works well, even better, seeing as it was only around 11 bucks!)

Jax08 · 09-06-2012, 09:45 PM

I don't know. I asked my trainer who trains in SchH and AKC with many titled dogs and the ComfortFlex was fine. She said the only requirement was it needed to hook on the back. Regardless, the ComfortFlex is great for training.

VaBeachFamily · 09-10-2012, 08:17 AM

What do you mean by Hook in the Back? this one... the paw goes through one side, and thenthe part that wraps around the ribcage area clips with a clasp on the side, is that in the back, or does it have to be the ones that are held together on the back of the dog by the leash clasp?

Jax08 · 09-10-2012, 08:44 AM

the leash needs to hook on the back

VaBeachFamily · 09-12-2012, 07:42 PM

Oh, OK, awesome! I will try to get a few photos of the one I bought while Cullen is wearing it, see if you guys can give me an opinion on it?

08-08-2012, 10:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,383	Suggestions for AKC approved tracking harness? Cullen started his tracking in Schutzhund, so we used a collar under the front leg, and we are now moving in another direction ( I followed his lead) and we are going with AKC tracking starting this Fall with a local club. I know they have regulations about the harness that is allowed to be used, and would LOVE someone to point me in the right direction. Websites, what I can get at normal stores, etc. I like the ones I see on Bridgeport, but not sure it is what they let you use for this style? __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

09-05-2012, 03:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
Kayos and Havoc Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: McAlester, OK Posts: 17,377	www.pawmark.com I buy all my harnesses and lines there. Don't know if you found one yet as your thread is a month old now. You can see I don't come on very often. __________________ Kathy URO3, UCD Aleshanee Windridge "Kayos" CD,TDX,RE,CGC,HIC,TC (1/20/03) UAG1,URO2, UCD Xtra!Xtra! V. TeMar "Havoc" CDX,GN,RE,CGC,HIC,TC,BH (6/4/07) Tidmore's Rising Star Lydia "Mayhem" CGC, (4/4/12) At the bridge Lucky, Wolf, Max

09-05-2012, 03:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,018	I have a ComfortFlex as recommended by my trainer Clean Run: ComfortFlex Sport Harness __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

09-06-2012, 09:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,383	Thanks guys! The ComfortFlex concerns me because I heard from a local tracking group trainer that it cannot or should not? cross the throat/neck? Oddly enough, I was walking around Lowe's with Cullen and tried out a harness they carried and it fits and resembles the SureFit, so I bought it with a gift card. Still learning to fit it properly ( not too tight, but not too loose) and hoping it works! Will keep everyone posted ( if it works well, even better, seeing as it was only around 11 bucks!) __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

09-06-2012, 09:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,018	I don't know. I asked my trainer who trains in SchH and AKC with many titled dogs and the ComfortFlex was fine. She said the only requirement was it needed to hook on the back. Regardless, the ComfortFlex is great for training. __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

09-10-2012, 08:17 AM	#6 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,383	What do you mean by Hook in the Back? this one... the paw goes through one side, and thenthe part that wraps around the ribcage area clips with a clasp on the side, is that in the back, or does it have to be the ones that are held together on the back of the dog by the leash clasp? __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

09-10-2012, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 19,018	the leash needs to hook on the back __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

09-12-2012, 07:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
VaBeachFamily Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,383	Oh, OK, awesome! I will try to get a few photos of the one I bought while Cullen is wearing it, see if you guys can give me an opinion on it? __________________ ~Kristi in Virginia Beach Mommy to my 8 year old son... and ~ Cullen Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Black/Red Male : 12/16/09 ~ Panzer Vom Sandstranden, Purebred GSD, Sable Female : 11/29/10 ~ Gizmo , Amstaff, Brindle/White Female : 5/5/2000

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