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Fitting a dog harness.
The minimum you need is an ability to adjust around the neck and chest.
Adjust the harness to fit your dog.
Make sure you cannot pull it over his head.
If you take your dog out on epic journeys this harness will work for you though be aware that the style can be a hard fit for dogs with a broad chest and narrow waist.
Even though the harness is based on your dog s weight the chest size of a 65 pound lab is different than that of a 65 pound weimaraner.
The step in variety are usually limited when it comes to adjustment so we recommend you go with the over head harnesses as they generally offer four or even five points of adjustment.
Too tight and a harness can cause rubbing to the point of creating sores.
It s not a magic fix for pulling.
Introduce the harness slowly with plenty of rewards and encouragement.
We recommend a harness with at least 4 5 adjustment points to make the harness fit the best.
Whichever dog harness you choose ensure you measure your dog to get the correct fit.
Be patient and remember a harness is simply a tool in your pet parent journey.
The importance of proper harness fit.
An improper fit can inhibit your dog s movement as well as cause injuries.
There are some harnesses that are designed with a continuous loop or one piece of webbing so you can adjust the harness to fit nearly any dog.
The principle is the same pull the harness over your dog s head and fasten the belly straps to the shoulder straps.
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Some harnesses can be tricky to figure out but they re easy once you get the hang of them.
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