Dog Harness for walks?

[pblaetz]

Dog Harness for walks?

Bought this one recently. My 7 year old Springer likes it. He doesn’t pull seems to walk better than with the choker collar. Surprised me as I never understood why people would let their dogs pull them around with a harness. He’s well trained though and doesn’t really require a leash in public places. Won’t leave my side.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M6YASY1/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_ZG06CbZ4DAX0E

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[oneisnone]

A harness can actually increase the dogs drive to pull. I know with my dog, when I harness her up, she will really dig in and pull.
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Bingo! There’s a reason that working sled dogs wear a harness to pull. It allows them to pull harder and more effectively, and if you offer them steady resistance, the dog is going to think that pulling is the task you want them to do.

[hoghunter69]

pinch collar, i used on my lab, after the second day walk she stopped pulling, now walks right by my side with no collar or leash

[Uncle Saggy]

Wow.
He said the dog doesn’t have a behavior problem, just wondering about the difference between a collar and harness for walks

We switched to a harness for our old dog after he had a neck surgery..... he likes it and we like it much better than a collar for taking walks. Plus it has skulls and crossbones on it, so he’s stylin’

[Uncle Saggy]

If you damaged the dog’s throat, you used it wrong.

Let’s agree to disagree on this.

[Traildust]

Get a harness with the D ring up on the chest, not on the back.

https://www.amazon.com/No-Pull-Harness-Reflective-Attachments-Control/dp/B07GRNL3KL/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?adgrpid=55492073469&gclid=Cj0KCQjwla7nBRDxARIsADll0kAOTdJElmxBs9pyGe1muBYk5XbiLHAqMe_8FRCym2Y4wcu_GgzgvT8aArDSEALw_wcB&hvadid=274741642966&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9027801&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t1&hvqmt=b&hvrand=13623004804092818342&hvtargid=kwd-297772531628&hydadcr=14565_9765756&keywords=no+pull+dog+training+harness&qid=1558983064&s=gateway&sr=8-11

[hopedale]

Choke chain. Learn how to put it on properly and correct him when he isn’t healing by your side. It shouldn’t take long to break him of pulling you.

I used to be a big fan of the choke chain, but there is something better.

https://www.amazon.com/PetSafe-Gentle-Leader-Collar-Training/dp/B00074L4W2

[spotsanddots]

Saggy stated it correctly. Shes 11yrs old, down in her hips a little and no behavior problem. Just wanted to see if you guys had any preference for regular collar or harness for dog walks.

[bboswell]

If you go harnes you will likely need to add a 1/2 hitch around the flanks to offer correction and prevent pulling.

[S-3 Ranch]

Training collars

This worked well for us then we transition to regular chain or collar

[Uncle Saggy]

If you go harnes you will likely need to add a 1/2 hitch around the flanks to offer correction and prevent pulling.

Correction from what?
Sometimes my dog gets ahead of us and sometimes lags behind if he finds an interesting smell or something.
He might even lay down and roll on a mole tunnel.
Is this behavior something I need to correct ? LOL

[rosco11]

A simple choke chain that fits correctly is by far the best for training! I could use something different now but just stayed with the simple chain for the last 8yrs on my vizsla.. best $7 ever spent on a collar

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[bboswell]

Correction from what?

OP specifically asked about harness for a dog that pulls. A dog that pulls needs correction.

With a properly fit pinch collar you can correct the dog a few times and then have leisurely walks or you can use a harness and let the dog walk you.

[Tony Pic]

IMO harness' put all the control in the dogs favor. I cannot control my sons Lab with the harness on. He is able to pull me too much. Not a well behaved dog.
The harness they use is a "Kong". Well made and easy to slip on.

[sandhillhunter]

Gentle Leader (head halter) or No-Pull Harness are both humane and effective.


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