Want to know the types of dog harness and how to use them correctly? We’ve compiled some tips to help you narrow down your options so that you can easily select and use dog harness or dog leashes skillfully. Make sure that your dog is safe and comfortable during daily training and walking, and enjoy a wonderful outdoor time!
In daily outdoor activities, it is enough to use a P-rope dog training leash, dog collar and dog harness. If your dog often pulls on the leash, then consider using a front button harness head halter and so on. This article mainly introduces the use guide of the first three kinds of daily traction dog leashes.
P-rope dog training leash
P-rope training leash usually has some clear methods of use and training. Although it is particularly portable, ordinary people are only suitable for doing some daily training. Try not to use it as a common leash for walking dogs.
Wearing skills: Pay attention to the direction of the leash when wearing it. If you wear it incorrectly, the traction rope will not only have no effect but even hurt the dog! If properly worn, it is tightened only when the dog pulls on the leash, and will naturally loose and slide when it’s relaxed.
If you are used to walking the dog by right side, put the rope into the dog’s head(facing the dog) as shown in Figure 1.
If you are used to walking the dog by left side, put the rope into the dog’s head(facing the dog) as shown in Figure 2.
If you put the leashes upside down, it will be difficult to relax, and you will feel stuck when you pull them, which is dangerous for dogs. This must be avoided.
Dog Collar
Collars can be used when dogs grow older and have been trained not to pull on the leash. There is almost no feeling when the collar is worn correctly, but the dog that has not been trained with it will hurt the neck and trachea, which is not suitable for dogs with respiratory diseases.
Y-shaped buckle dog harness
The strap of the harness on the dog’s chest is Y-shaped, which is the most common style and the basic dog leash suitable for novices.
Its design avoids the trachea and throat and prevents the neck from being strangled by the harness.
Suitable for medium-sized dogs, small dogs are easy to escape, fleshy dogs are easy to be scratched by, and long-haired dogs may get stuck and tangled.
Wearing skills: Open the buckle on the abdomen, put the chest strap handle upward into the dog’s neck, bypass the buckle around the dog’s abdomen and buckle it, then attach the traction leash to finish wearing.
Vest type dog harness
This one is a modified version of the Y-shaped harness. It has various styles, but it is not very practical. Good wrapping but not strangulation, it may grind to the armpit of the dog’s front leg. It is fixed with a single button, which is convenient to put on and take off, but it is also the easiest to escape. It is worn in a Leg-first way(step-in type), which is suitable for dogs who don’t like to have things go over their head and don’t want to wear an over-the-head harness. Daily walks are available.
H-shaped dog harness
The front and rear double traction design has the highest safety factor and is unable to escape. The H-shaped structure fits the body, and the abdominal pad disperses the load and does not affect the gravity of the dog’s body during activities.
Suitable for small and medium-sized dogs, big dogs who often pull on the leashes can also be corrected with this type of harness. Most H-shaped harnesses can be adjusted, which is more suitable for growing puppies. Daily walks and basic training are available.
Saddle-like dog harness
This is a simplified version of the professional harness of working dogs. It pulls upward and is more suitable for medium-sized and large-sized dogs. Dogs with full bodies are also suitable. When used by French bulldogs and Corgi, will not squeeze their front legs, very comfortable. Suitable for outdoor sports and daily walks.
Starting to use Dog harnesses too early will affect the physical development of dogs, and it is not recommended for puppies. When your dog is one year old and does not pull on the leashes, the harness can be used.
Selecting and using dog leashes or dog harnesses is an important task related to the safety and comfort of pets. Hope this guide can help you learn more about the characteristics of various kinds of dog leashes and make the best choice for your dog!
