Posted: Sun Jun 15, 2008 7:10 pm Post subject: harnes advice please
im looking to get a harness for megan to help her to stop pulling .which is the best one to get please what size and whereonline to get one thanks sue xx
We had an anti-pull harness for Poppy (don't get an "ordinary" harness as they allow the dog to pull more) I think the make was ancol.
Here were are on holiday in France a couple of years ago:
We got the large size first but it was too big for Poppy so went for the medium but it is tight on her now she's fully grown (we don't use it anymore so it's not a problem ) so if I bought one now it would be a large.
The only problem we had was the cushioning wasn't quite long enough on the harness and it did rub a bit under her legs. But I saw a dog with one this week and they seem to have sorted that and put nicer cushioning on there now.
Not sure about online shops - I'll have a look for you
Sorry, but do you really think a harness will help her to stop pulling? Think about this - What is used to help animals pull things i.e. husky sled, horse and cart etc. - yes, thats right a harness!!! A harness only assists the animal to pull and it actually makes it more difficult for the handler as with a harness on the dog can actually put more of its weight into the pulling and hence it has more power...
I hate the bloody things to be honest - can you tell!!!
Personally I would be working extra hard on her heelwork and lead training, and maybe if you're not that confident use a halti or canny collar etc. Training heelwork and stopping dogs pulling isn't easy, its a right royal pain to train, but it does pay off with training and consistency.
I'm with Rach. If you REALLY have to use something, then Canny Collar/Gentle Leader, etc is the way to go.
Your lass is a big heavy girl so with all that weight behind her she will rub her armpits raw with any type of anti pull body harness, no matter how much padding it has on it.....and if you get an ordinary harness she will drag you along like a steam train.
You just can not beat training, training and MORE training. I know it's boring and time consumming, but if you are consistant, you'll be able to walk her anywhere on just a flat collar or even off lead (obviously not along the roadside though ).
It does take months of consistant practise and NEVER letting them getting away with even the slightest tug but it is SOOOO worth it in the end.
thanks so much for your help after reading your replys i think im going to get a halti head coller i think thats what you call it .me hubby and my son are all working hard on her training but they are better than me, she is very strong im 5ft 2inches 55 and not that strong .but im trying really hard to train her .she is a sweetie but somtimes she has a mind of her own you know what they are like any tips i will certanlly try thanks again suexx
Funnily enough, I prefer a harness with Chloe, the vet suggested I use a halti with her but as she ain't that strong I don't have the problem with her pulling into it. The vet tech wasn't too chuffed with me when I said I didn't like halti type things, as she uses them on her dogs, and I can understand why they are needed sometimes, but my pet peev, if you like, is seeing them on young pups. If you get one make sure its a good one that doesn't contort their face, some poor dogs I've seen have had all their lips pulled over, or bands rubbing across their eyes from the owner just not bothering to make sure it fits correctly, hopefully the ones recommended won't do that, and good luck sorting the pulling problem.
Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 12:14 pm Post subject: Re: harnes advice please
mrsmam wrote:
im looking to get a harness for megan to help her to stop pulling .which is the best one to get please what size and whereonline to get one thanks sue xx
What about a harness that is pictured below, an easy walk harness that conects to the front. Has anyone used this? whats it like?
I agree with the training bit so keep on training. The Halti, my dog hates! As soon as we stop walking she rubs her face along the floor and on my legs to get it off.
Whilst I agree that training is needed to teach a dog to walk nicely some people need additional tools to help them achieve that. An anti-pull harness won't allow the dog to pull (if fitted & used correctly) and you can train them to walk properly whilst using it to allow them to be eventually weaned off.
I have also seen dogs that have done themselves serious damage with head collars because owners don't know how to fit them or use them for walking etc. We know one lady who uses hers with a retractable lead!
Harnesses (and other types of collar, lead etc) aren't always a cop-out for a lack of traning on the owners' part
Whilst I agree that training is needed to teach a dog to walk nicely some people need additional tools to help them achieve that. An anti-pull harness won't allow the dog to pull (if fitted & used correctly) and you can train them to walk properly whilst using it to allow them to be eventually weaned off.
I have also seen dogs that have done themselves serious damage with head collars because owners don't know how to fit them or use them for walking etc. We know one lady who uses hers with a retractable lead!
Harnesses (and other types of collar, lead etc) aren't always a cop-out for a lack of traning on the owners' part
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) so if I bought one now it would be a large.
.but im trying really hard to train her .she is a sweetie but somtimes she has a mind of her own 
