Best Dog Harness

Now, there are two varieties of dog harnesses!

• Front Clip Harness: One of the newer training products, this harness works great! It’s designed to prevent your dog from pulling on a leash by controlling his  shoulders. The leash attaches in the front by the chest.

• Regular Harness: Body harnesses can replace a flat buckle collar. On one exception, I feel strongly dogs should wear their ID tags at all times. So if your pooch will parade proudly, wearing his harness at all times with attached ID and Rabies tags, then go for it!

Front Clip Harness Pros

• Dogs are generally comfortable with the feeling and pressure when wearing a harness.
• It removes pressure off your dog’s neck.
• It’s easily adjustable even when dog is wearing the harness.
• There are a variety of colors and sizes.
• It’s machine washable.
• Pet parent sees instant results.
• Straps push on acupressure points, which is very calming for hyper and easily excited dogs.

Front Clip Harness Cons

• It will not stop a very strong pulling dog (dog with a strong reinforcement history pulling on a collar or harness).
• It can be a bit confusing when putting on your dog. However, manufacturers provide easy-to-understand directions.
• It should never be left on an unattended dog. They can get caught on things or chew through the harness.

Fanna’s Favorite Front Clip Harness

I love the Freedom No Pull harness! I’ve tried so many versions (I have 10 versions and 6 prototypes ), and I always come right back to this brand. It’s tried and true! Why I like it:

• It can clip a leash in the front, back or both. This means it can be used in many different ways depending on your dog’s needs and history of pulling on a leash.
• There are a variety of colors, sizes and textures (even velvet for your stylish pooch!).
• It allows for full shoulder movement (it does not restrict shoulder while walking or running).
• The straps are positioned to teach a dog to redistribute his weight into his back end and touch on specific acupressure points for calming.

View how to fit and attach a Front Clip Harness in this video.

VIDEO: No Pull Harness Fit Review

Body Harness Pros

• They can be worn everyday.
• They don’t put pressure on a dog’s throat.
• Dogs learn to wear them easily.
• There are hundreds of styles, fits and collars.
• Most are machine washable.
• They can attach ID and Rabies tags to the D-ring.

Body Harness Cons

• They’re not recommended if your dog pulls on leash.
• They fit snug. You should barely fit one finger between the dog and the harness strap to avoid chaffing of coat and skin.

Fanna’s Favorite Body Harness

My favorite is the Walkin Sync Body Harness! Trust me here: I’ve tested so many dog harnesses that boost new training features, and I always come right back to this one. The research behind this harness is amazing, and I use them on my dogs, especially Sobek, my Rottweiler (his body harness is brown if you see him wearing it in our videos).

Tell us your favorite front clip harness and why in the comment section below!

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