Dog harnesses stop your dog pulling - the truth behind the sales pitch

Before beginning I would like to state quite categorically that Pet Treats are not against dog harnesses. As a business we have a great selection and actively promote there use. Pet Treats do however feel that it is important to understand the benefits and pitfalls of using a dog harness instead of a collar to combat unruly dogs.

Comfortable dogs don’t necessarily make comfortable dog walking

First of all I would like to point out the fact that a dog harness is a great way to walk your dog and they will often feel more comfortable in a harness than a collar whilst out walking. However, a dog harness will not necessarily stop your dog pulling.

It is a common miss-conception that a dog harness will provide an instant cure for dogs that pull. It would most certainly be a very simple and profitable response to sell every person that raised their dog pulling as a problematic issue a harness. Whilst using a dog harness may resolve the problem it is important to understand that it may also escalate the problem

Many people believe that by connecting their dog lead to the D ring of a dog harness instead of a collar will allow them to regain the initiative whilst out walking their dog. On that point I would like to say that you may be lucky. Some dogs will undoubtedly relax more when walked on a dog harness rather than when attached to their owner through a collar and lead. A collar and lead can at times be quite uncomfortable around the neck, especially if the wrong type is used or the collar is fitted incorrectly.

Whilst it is true to say that your dog will possible walk better on a harness because of the above, it is also important to draw your attention to the following:

Harness the force

It is a common fact that slay dogs are attached to their slays with harnesses and not dog collars. This is because a dog can pull far more efficiently and with a greater degree of power through a dog harness than a dog collar. The domestic dogs that we take into our homes as pets are no different to slay dogs when it comes down to the ability to pull harder in a harness than a dog collar. So be warned if you put a dog in a dog harness and they still decide to pull, you have a problem!

Understand what you already have before you switch

Before you spend money on a harness to resolve such a problem, ensure you are 100% happy with fitting and using the collar and lead that you already have correctly. Also begin training and socialising your dog from a young age or as soon as you take responsibility for them. Dogs generally pull because they have not been trained to do otherwise. It is therefore highly recommended to seek professional help to keep your pet on the right track.

Choose a dog harness

If you decide that a dog harness is the right choice for you, please visit the dog harness section of our website. I am sure you will find a dog harness to meet the needs of you and your dog.

Happy Walking!
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