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Hi!

I am new at this forum. I have got a dog and now I would like to buy things to him. First of all, I don't know how harness to buy. I am searching on the Net, I found a lot of types, but I don't know which one would be the best.

Any suggestion or experiences with harnesses?
 
katiehache said:
Hi!
I am new at this forum. I have got a dog and now I would like to buy things to him. First of all, I don't know how harness to buy. I am searching on the Net, I found a lot of types, but I don't know which one would be the best.

Any suggestion or experiences with harnesses?
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Welcome to the forum!

It depends on what sort of dog you have, is it a puller?

If it is a whippet, these harnesses are made with whippets especially in mind... http://www.collarsrus.co.uk/#/harnesses/4543202271
 
Hi and welcome....... As said does your Whippet pull on the lead or have a back problem? ..... if not then IMO harnesses can cause more problems than they are worth ..... :))
 
I have only bought a whippet harness to 'Public Transport' train my new rescue whippet coming soon, thought that a harness was just a double precaution for hopping on and off buses and trains, just so she can't back up quickly!

But yes I agree I wouldn't use one otherwise!
 
Thanks for all suggestion. :thumbsup: Maybe have you already heard about julius k9 products?

I really like these products but I don't know what kind of quality. But the appearance is very impressive.

Who are using this or experiences with this? :unsure:
 
I've had some bad experiences with harnesses. I never use them now except for the odd occasion when I have to transport a dog that does not travel well in a crate. Then I use one which is specifically designed for that purpose, a safety harness.

Edited to say that if the harness is for a whippet I have not yet found a whippet that cannot wriggle out of a harness. I have tried ones specifically designed for the breed and still had this problem.
 
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One of my whippets is very fear aggressive with bigger dogs after a couple of incidents when collies/ GSDs have gone for him. I was advised by Sarah Fisher (TTouch) to use a harness and balance lead as it reduces the tension around their necks which can put them into aggressive mode and also sets up a pulling contest between dog and owner. Having said this, both harnesses I have bought have had to be modified to fit a whippet - small ones don't fit around their chest and medium ones are all loose at the front.

I still use the harnesses though, as it really does reduce Grover's aggression when meeting other dogs. Also, two of my dogs get bald necks no matter what kind of collar I use and using a harness means they don't pull so the hair is growing back. :))
 
oh, thanks for the comments. Now I am totally confused, which would be the best for my dog. :wacko: Then, what do you think which would be better: harness or rather collar? When I was looking for harnesses on the net, I saw there are a lot of type, their training is other. What are you using for their dog? harness or collar? ;)
 
How old is your dog? Has it been allowed to develop the habit of pulling? Why not train it to walk on a lead and collar?
 
Is there a particular reason why you want to use a harness rather than a collar? For most sighthounds I've always felt that a well fitted martingale or fishtail collar is the most secure way to walk them. If I used a harness or headcollar then I'd use it with a double-ended lead attached to a normal collar as well for safety.

I've never personally got on with harnesses, I find it much more difficult to control and communicate with the dog with a harness - but that's possibly just me and my dogs being used to collars. The only exception is if I'm training a dog using a long line, then I'd always attach it to a harness so that if the dog does take off at a full run they aren't going to injure their neck when they reach the end of the line.
 
katiehache said:
oh, thanks for the comments. Now I am totally confused, which would be the best for my dog. :wacko: Then, what do you think which would be better: harness or rather collar? When I was looking for harnesses on the net, I saw there are a lot of type, their training is other. What are you using for their dog? harness or collar? ;)
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there is absolutely no need whatsoever to put a whippet in a harness, it looks stupid and it is extremley dangerous, as they are very easy for the dog to escape someone made a comment about using one for a dog that is aggressive when meeting other dogs, if used in that context what will happen is the dog will wriggle and back out of the contraption and then will either attack or be attacked

a collar is perfectly fine for any dog
 
OK. thanks.

Firstly, I was looking for harnesses because I thought that is better for my dog. Because these products seem more comfy, and when I pull him, I don't effect to his neck. So I thought for that reasons is better harness.

Then, do you advice collar? This would be the best solution?
 
If your dog is pulling then you could try a " Gentle leader " I recently got one and it is superb . The small size fits a medium sized whippet .

They cannot pull and it means they have to walk well on the lead . There is no cruelty involved .

If your dog is walking well on the lead then as others have said a broad leather collar known as a " fish tail Collar " due to the shape is good .

If you go on to Ebay an search for whippet collars there are loads for sale .
 
Hula said:
If your dog is pulling then you could try a " Gentle leader " I recently got one and it is superb . The small size fits a medium sized whippet .They cannot pull and it means they have to walk well on the lead . There is no cruelty involved .

If your dog is walking well on the lead then as others have said a broad leather collar known as a " fish tail Collar " due to the shape is good .

If you go on to Ebay an search for whippet collars there are loads for sale .
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Agree with Alison on this one...I have two gentle leaders purchased last year as I have two pullers Oscar and Archie....they behave brilliantly for

me when Im walking three....now four....and I wouldnt be without them now. Mine also wear a fish tail collar.

heres the link to the gentle lead.

http://www.buygentleleader.com/View.aspx?p...der/description
 
katiehache said:
OK. thanks.Firstly, I was looking for harnesses because I thought that is better for my dog. Because these products seem more comfy, and when I pull him, I don't effect to his neck. So I thought for that reasons is better harness.

Then, do you advice collar? This would be the best solution?
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I still cannot see anywhere what kind of dog you have?

I put a harness once on one of my early Whippet pups and it was rubbing under her armpit. If you have a whippet or a lurcher you should get one of the wide soft sighthound collars, if you have a staffie you need something very well made and strong. So unless you tell us what sort of dog you have nobody can answer your question.
 
I still cannot see anywhere what kind of dog you have?

I put a harness once on one of my early Whippet pups and it was rubbing under her armpit. If you have a whippet or a lurcher you should get one of the wide soft sighthound collars, if you have a staffie you need something very well made and strong. So unless you tell us what sort of dog you have nobody can answer your question.

Yes, I have a whippet.
 
masta said:
katiehache said:
oh, thanks for the comments. Now I am totally confused, which would be the best for my dog. :wacko: Then, what do you think which would be better: harness or rather collar? When I was looking for harnesses on the net, I saw there are a lot of type, their training is other. What are you using for their dog? harness or collar? ;)
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there is absolutely no need whatsoever to put a whippet in a harness, it looks stupid and it is extremley dangerous, as they are very easy for the dog to escape someone made a comment about using one for a dog that is aggressive when meeting other dogs, if used in that context what will happen is the dog will wriggle and back out of the contraption and then will either attack or be attacked

a collar is perfectly fine for any dog
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The idea is that with a harness on, he won't become aggressive ;) Grover is just a highly strung dog, even though he has been brought up exactly the same was as his litter mate Roscoe. I also use a double ended 'balance' lead so he can't get away. With a lead attached only to his collar, a nervous dog automatically gets into a fight/flight situation and can injure his neck. Also, their stance can make them look more aggressive, creates tension in the neck that makes them FEEL more aggressive and so can create tense situations with other dogs. The harness and lead balances him so he feels safer. He is definitely much, much less aggressive towards other dogs when on the harness, and because he looks less aggressive in his stance, dogs don't go for him like they used to. It was a good solution for us becasue having one aggressive dog hanging by his neck when walking three together is not a controlled situation. Combining a harness with TTouch and a clicker has worked for us.

I would always recommend a martingale collar for a normal whippet, but Grover is not a normal dog. :blink:
 
I would only put a harness on a dog if I wanted him to pull something that is what they were originaly designed for so there is a good chance it will encourage your dog to pull.Use a collar and lead it is the best way to have good safe control over you dog. :thumbsup: Maybe some obedience classes as well ,they are a good way to build up confidence and understanding between owner and dog.Good luck with your new whippet. :luck:
 
Hi All

Have a look at this web site www.DOG-GAMES.co.uk

I have both my Whippets in a harness from this site and they get on well with them

I was advised by my vet to change to a harness due to the dogs pulling and ending up with neck injuries

The lady who makes these products is very helpfull you may have seen her at Crufts ?Sally Hopkins

The harnesses are made to fit your dog

Regards WHIPMAZ
 
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