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These days most veterinarians are recommending that dogs wear harnesses instead of collars. Harnesses are better for most dogs; they’re easier on the dog’s neck and back. Harnesses come in a multitude of styles, there is one for every dog, whether your dog is an escape artist, a puller, a bunny-chaser, or has medical issues. Not every harness is good for every dog, but there is an appropriate style for every dog.

To find a correct dog harness for your dog you should first measure him/her properly. Manufacturers don’t make dog gear by breed or weight - they use measurements. Girth is the most significant number. Take a tape measure and wrap it all the way around your dog’s chest, just at the back her front legs. If she’ll let you - leave it there for a moment to make sure she’s not “gasping” out her ribs and tighten it up if you feel it slacken. You must be able to get a finger or two between the tape measure and your dog, but that’s all. If she wiggles too much, just come back a couple more times and try it once more.

For dogs with a typically susceptible neck or problems with a “collapsing trachea,” as a lot of small dogs are prone to, look for a “Step-In Harness.” These are extremely easy on both you and your dog. If your dog is an “escape artist,” bending her shoulders and wriggling back, look for a harness with hook-and-loop closures at the neck and girth. These harnesses look like jackets and must fit tightly, with no room for adjustment, or escape. If your dog has a tendency to pull you down the street - try a harness with the leash ring at the front of the chest. These seem to work magically, drawing your dog into you every time he starts pulling away.

A typically well-liked harness is styled essentially like a human-wear dickey, with chest coverage that distributes any strain from the leash across the dog’s chest, instead of concentrating it at the neck. Most feature mesh fabric and sporty looks. These usually slip over dog’s head, one paw goes through an “armhole” and the strap is brought up below the tummy as well as gripped.

Dog harnesses nowadays are available in so many varieties and distinctive styles like Crystal Love Heart Harness Vest. Materials vary from leather, to cotton, to polyester. There is one to go well with every dog and situation. Look for a store, locally or online, with an extensive range from several different producers. Don’t be timid about asking for advice.

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