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I am so confused when it comes to harnesses... I've sifted through some other threads but I'm still not too sure on the no pull harnesses for training.
I was using an easy walk harness to train and Winston has gotten a lot better with the loose leash walking so I picked up a mesh puppia style harness. He definitely pulls more on this harness so I think he might need a bit more loose leash training before he is completely ready for a back clip one. He does generally listen to me when I correct his pulling and praise proper behaviour, but the issues is that he pulls in the first place. What I like about this harness is that he doesn't choke himself when he does pull (the very first harness I got him was a step-in and it was bad for choking him).
I have been researching a bunch of harnesses and there are just so many out there it's insane. The easy walk I currently have is getting small so I will have to get a new one for training either way but my main issue with it is that the leash gets tangled up in his feet when he walks. I also think that the chest strap isn't big enough for him, and the fit in general is finicky (he is definitely more comfortable in the mesh harness).
What harnesses have you guys found work for a puppy/dog that pulls?
I am particularly curious about the following styles:
- Freedom Harness Freedom Harness http://ahimsadogtraining.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=MCH-0082
- SENSE-action Harness http://www.softouchconcepts.com/product/sense-ation-harness
- Premier Sure Fit Harness (not technically designed for pullers but it does have a ring at the front and I have heard good things about it) http://www.pawandorderonline.org/Premier-Pet-Sure-fit-Harness-p/4115.htm
- Sporn Mesh Non-Pull Harness http://sporn.com/training/mesh-non-pull-harness/
- Any other harnesses designed to help with loose leash walking training
I was using an easy walk harness to train and Winston has gotten a lot better with the loose leash walking so I picked up a mesh puppia style harness. He definitely pulls more on this harness so I think he might need a bit more loose leash training before he is completely ready for a back clip one. He does generally listen to me when I correct his pulling and praise proper behaviour, but the issues is that he pulls in the first place. What I like about this harness is that he doesn't choke himself when he does pull (the very first harness I got him was a step-in and it was bad for choking him).
I have been researching a bunch of harnesses and there are just so many out there it's insane. The easy walk I currently have is getting small so I will have to get a new one for training either way but my main issue with it is that the leash gets tangled up in his feet when he walks. I also think that the chest strap isn't big enough for him, and the fit in general is finicky (he is definitely more comfortable in the mesh harness).
What harnesses have you guys found work for a puppy/dog that pulls?
I am particularly curious about the following styles:
- Freedom Harness Freedom Harness http://ahimsadogtraining.com/store/proddetail.php?prod=MCH-0082
- SENSE-action Harness http://www.softouchconcepts.com/product/sense-ation-harness
- Premier Sure Fit Harness (not technically designed for pullers but it does have a ring at the front and I have heard good things about it) http://www.pawandorderonline.org/Premier-Pet-Sure-fit-Harness-p/4115.htm
- Sporn Mesh Non-Pull Harness http://sporn.com/training/mesh-non-pull-harness/
- Any other harnesses designed to help with loose leash walking training