A harness is always better than a dog collar as it does not cause choking. Harness distribute weighted uniformly on a dog’s body and are comfortable to wear. Harnesses also provide multiple points of attachment so that your dog’s legs do not get tangled when you take him for a run. Harnesses give you extra room to grab your dog and lift him if he requires assistance. A dog weight harness has extra weights added that may help to burn extra calories and muscle gain when your dog goes on workout rounds.
How to set up the dog harness?
Slip the harness on the dog and tighten it once it is on. You must ensure a snug fit of the harness and check the fit by putting your finger between the dog and the harness.
The following are the steps to be followed while fastening the harness on your dog:
1. Slide the harness over your dog’s head. Do not tighten anything at this point.
2. Adjust the chest piece to touch your dog’s chest and belly.
3. Fasten the buckles of the chest piece for a tighter fit.
4. Adjust the sides of harness for a snug fit.
5. Adjust the belly straps.
6. Adjust the neck of the harness to fit comfortably without choking.
What are signs of poor fit for a dog harness?
Your harness may be of improper size or fit if you notice the following signs:
1. Loose fur around the harness.
2. Chafing around harness area.
3. Dog wiggling free.
4. Back piece of harness rotating freely to sides.
5. The dog is unable to walk due to strong resistance from tightly fitted harness.