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Doggy harness advice please.
Topic Started: 28 Jan 2013, 12:25 (745 Views)
jaycee
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I need help to find a harness to use when handing over and exercising on transport runs. Some dogs prefer a harness, and I've had one who tried to eat the lead but was much better in a harness. I've got the fleecy lined ones for our lot, but don't feel they are secure enough for unknown dogs.
It needs to be easily adjustable; up to now I've moved anything from a teeny Staffy to a Grey.
It needs to be secure; one that they can't suddenly put the brakes on and back out of.

I don't need it to restrain the dog in transit, we have crates for that, just at handover. Any wise ones who can help please? Or has anyone got such a thing which they don't want? Perhaps for a donation to the poundies or a rescue?
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BunterJo
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TBH, I've found that dogs can back out of many harnesses :err:

When transporting unknown dogs I am always a bit wary about handling too much. For that reason, I would avoid a step in harness. The Mekuti type ones can be adjusted all ways, so can usually be made to fit well. Again, not found one that is quick and simple to adjust either.

Both Brown Bee Collars and Monkey Dog Wear make harnesses. There are loads of others too :)

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Something else I always do is use a double ended lead so I have one end clipped on the harness and one on the collar for extra security. I know many people who use slip leads for handovers on transport runs as well. While I loathe them and would never use one for walking purposes, I see they can be very useful for this purpose. The dog does not need to be stressed by over-handling and they are secure (as long as it has a stop on it). I've also seen them used alongside a harness and lead for security purposes.
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Seth's Servant
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Sef was a nightmare with harnesses when I first got him and escaped out of all the supposedly unescapable ones. So difficult when they're scared and don't like being on a lead (mind you Sef didn't do it because he was scared, he escaped to chase after other dogs :mad: :rolleyes: )
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28 Jan 2013, 12:39
TBH, I've found that dogs can back out of many harnesses :err:

When transporting unknown dogs I am always a bit wary about handling too much. For that reason, I would avoid a step in harness. The Mekuti type ones can be adjusted all ways, so can usually be made to fit well. Again, not found one that is quick and simple to adjust either.

Both Brown Bee Collars and Monkey Dog Wear make harnesses. There are loads of others too :)

Brown Bee Collars

Monkey Dog Wear

Something else I always do is use a double ended lead so I have one end clipped on the harness and one on the collar for extra security. I know many people who use slip leads for handovers on transport runs as well. While I loathe them and would never use one for walking purposes, I see they can be very useful for this purpose. The dog does not need to be stressed by over-handling and they are secure (as long as it has a stop on it). I've also seen them used alongside a harness and lead for security purposes.


I also make harnesses and while I make padded escape proof ones they are fiddly to adjust as I think most are if you want it to fit well. Is there any way you could run to ruff wear harnesses? They are expensive but very good and seem to help a lot of dogs feel more relaxed. I've had a fake version of one before which worked fine too but wasn't such a good fit.

One option might be a lined lead that you can then turn into a harness with a collar on the dog. Can't find the instructions with a quick google but it is dead easy to do. You just need some padded leads, preferably around 1.5 mtr, bit longer for huge dogs maybe. I always use soft lined ones, wide for big dogs, as they don't rub and experience has taught me they work better.

For transport runs I made myself fleece lined fixed martingales in various different sizes and did them with a large back piece so I could open them wide to slip over the head without worrying the dog as much. That in addition to a harness gave me the extra security. Or that and a flat collar and two leads.
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