(Part 2) Best dog collars, harneses & leashes according to redditors
We found 2,374 Reddit comments discussing the best dog collars, harneses & leashes. We ranked the 1,195 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
I got one for my dog (and a new collar) back in January. Now she is stealthy like a ninja.
FWIW, I really do recommend you keep your collar on your dog, it really is better for their safety, and the noisy tag thing is easily addressed. It only takes a moment of carelessness to leave the door open and they can get out. Microchips are a good backup, but the easiest way to be sure you get your pet back is to make sure they have their tags on.
Don't be an idiot and drive with your dog on your lap.
She won't be so cute when you get in a minor collision and she splats into the windshield.
Spend $5.99 on this and bring her to a dog store to find a harness that fits her properly.
Enjoy her. I love my little corgi! :D
If you live in an area where a lot of people keep their dogs off leash, you have to take precautions with your dog, and you need to forget feeling embarrassed about it right now. You have to do what is necessary to keep your dog safe and other dogs safe, and you also can't sacrifice your dog's exercise.
Here's a way to let people know your dog isn't dog-friendly without even having to say it: Amazon: "NERVOUS" yellow warning leash. You can also get leashes that say "NO DOGS" or "CAUTION."
Use a front-clip harness on your dog and be polite and friendly with people. Carry a crap ton of treats with you so you can distract your dog whenever an off-leash dog approaches.
I highly recommend you read a (very short) book called Feisty Fido by Patricia B. McConnell.
Do you live in the US?
I don't, but have gotten the impression that unsecured dogs is the norm there.
Anyway, you use something like this. Or a nice crate.
I've heard somewhere that a crate is safer, but I've got no idea why. We use a crate which we've secured with the seatbelt running through it. He's very calm during rides and being left in the car alone.
https://www.amazon.com/Quiet-Spot-Pet-Silencer-Black/dp/B0017JE522
I just don't think you can win this battle; best thing you can do is mute the noise the tags make. Neutering may help a lot more than anything else.
It’s absurd to drive without strapping in a dog. Not only is their life in danger, but so is every passenger’s in the car.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNULPO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_7ImTCb4QDR9GE
I bike with my dog and use this bike attachment, this harness and also [this] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IJQDC/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) for her paws. She loves it. Here's some pics.
To stop people from approaching you and your dog, consider getting one of those leashes that warns people off with large print. In case my description is too vague, here's one I found off Google's search engine: https://www.amazon.com/NERVOUS-PREVENTS-Accidents-Warning-Advance/dp/B00BXL66IU
There are other brands that produce these. You might even consider getting one done up.
If there's a real change your dog might bite someone, please consider a muzzle for standing in lines and other activities that will involve being in a close proximity to other people.
As angry as you were that a man threatened your dog, he was responding to a legitimate threat. You really do need to protect the general public against a dog that can lunge and bite.
Do you have a dog? Take him/her for a daily walk.
If you don't have a dog, you can pick up one of these for like $6 and do it anyway.
Simple
I would suggest a muzzle as well, unless she wants her car to be broken into by other dog lovers. What would happen if the police broke the window to her car to save the dog and the dog attacked them? I'm sure he'd go straight to the pound. A muzzle is much cheaper and safer.
OR
http://www.amazon.com/NERVOUS-PREVENTS-Accidents-Warning-Advance/dp/B00BXL66IU
3 years ago I got my husky, and suddenly theres husky puppies popping up all over the neighborhood. Please know what your getting into with a Husky. They need at least 1 hour of full mental and physical exercise each day... simply expecting them to be a house-dog is just cruel to this particular breed.
Me? I have him pull a 3 wheeled trike in winter, a bike in autumn/spring, walks in summer, all 45 minutes long. One hour dog-park visits on weekends. Daily combing, 30 minutes of toy play every day I get home from work. He's broke two of these (never buying them again) and we've resorted to having simple heavy duty industrial bungee cords and a heavy duty harness.
Even after 3 years I don't understand him. He doesn't care for fetch, or understand the point of tug-of-war, he just looks at you funny when you throw something. He's crazy smart (knows how to open kitchen drawers, twist the front door knob, and knows how to unlock the gate to get into the living room).
My dog was in a fire at 6 weeks old when his parents & 5 brothers/sisters died... and has had severe territorial aggression (disturbed while sleeping can result in a deep bite to your foot or arm) issues we've never been able to address (even with behavioralists and medication). He's a big fan routines though.. which is great because I suck at them so we help each other out.
All in all, a husky is a lot of work, it's a relationship built on respect rather than "I am the master, you are the pet." You get an amazing friend that is beyond just being a dog. Huskies are independent, have strong personalities, and can tell when your having a stressful day so they'll always be there for you when you need them.
Hi, consider using putting him in a harness (secures across chest, not neck) and getting a clip that attaches to the seatbelt. Along these lines.
Both of my dogs can wiggle out of their harnesses if they're really determined! I got the Ruffwear webmaster harness because it has a third strap that goes around the tummy, so they can't back out of it.
I can say, I LOVE this harness. Neither of my pups has managed to get out of it yet, and they are Houdini-dogs.
You could try a tag that lays flat on the band of the collar, like this one. My pup managed to lose three regular tags before I switched to this kind. It has an added bonus of not jingling!
This sucks. Seems like the owner went out of their way to do everything correctly.
Unfortunately if you are going to tether them inside with windows fully down, you need something like this https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6
I would strongly recommend grabbing something like the harness I have linked below. It still allows your pooch the mobility (albeit a tad more limited) but most importantly can help reduce the risk of injury in an accident.
These things aren't expensive if you shop around. I think these things should be in everyone's kit!
Sorry for shit formatting, on phone..
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000MD3NOK/ref=redir_mdp_mobile?pc_redir=T1
For your dogs safety, I would invest in the doggy seat belt.
http://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1421859160&sr=8-2&keywords=Doggy+seat+belt
You should look into an Easy-Walk Harness. The leash clips at the chest and it prevents the dog from pulling. They work really well, and without it (just using a collar), my Golden will pull me down the street- and I'm a big guy. He's very prey driven too (squirrels, chipmunks, etc.). It's like walking with a totally different dog when he's not wearing it.
Its your dog and you can do as you wish, but a lot of people (myself included) aren't big fans of those pronged/pinch collars. They are painful and if not used correctly, can cause harm.
In any case, I'n not here to start a controversy, he's a beautiful dog. Enjoy him!
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edit: clarity
This is the one I bought earlier this year. Walking my bulldozer has never been easier.
Yep, you have several options here. There are people that embroider your dog's information right onto the collar (Etsy would be a good place to check out for this), or you can get a small metal plate that attaches flat to the collar with rivets, or you can get a slider tag like this. Since your dog is still a puppy, the slider tag may be a good option because you can transfer it to a new collar if he outgrows his current collar.
>How often should you stop
Consider their schedule already - try to maintain their bathroom/meal/exercise schedule while on the road. Dogs thrive on routine and in scary new situations like moving across country, it can be their 'rock' to get through the transition. You will likely need to stop 4 or 5 times for potty breaks, 2 or 3 times for meal breaks (try to find restaurants that allow dogs or parks for a picnic) and once or twice a day for some exercise (long walk after a picnic/meal, finding a local dog park to let them off leash, playing obedience games in the hotel, etc).
>Is there any way to find out the closest dog parks to the highway
When you are in the car and about ready for a break - get out your smart phone and do a local search for 'dog parks'. You should be able to find them fairly easy in all major cities you pass through (smaller towns are less likely to have areas like this). If you find yourself in the middle of no where and need a break - many places will have signs for states parks, nature areas or rest stops that you can take some long walks through. If possible - plan to stop at some of the bigger 'attractions'/parks and maybe spend an afternoon hiking. Your dogs will be much more tired for much longer with a nice little adventure (and it is good for the humans, too. Being stuck in a car driving across country is tough on everyone).
>Anything I should know/be prepared for before taking a 2,200 mile trip with the pups?
ICEFANG Dog Harness Medium Breed,Tactical Molle Dog Vest,No Pulling Front Clip, Hook and Loop Panel for Dog Patch,Metal Buckle (M 25"-30" Girth), CB-2x Metal Buckle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1YVRC8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_w19kDb850Z7PW
So far so good, I did the 4 metal clips because Arya is a puller and I didn't want to have to worry about the plastic ones breaking, got it this morning and I'm already regreting not getting the black or grey one for sheer looks alone. The tan is a great color but she's all black... Shoulda never let the wife decide. Lol.
As far as a review goes I can say without question it's tough as nails, but I wouldn't trust the front clip ring, not nearly as tough as the back connection point. Worth the money in my case and way better than the ones found in pet stores around me.
We use Outward Hound backpacks and LOVE it. We had another brand, can't remember the name, that kind of fell apart.
For water, we use the Gulpy water bottle and I bait it with a small amount of chicken broth to encourage her to drink.
We use Musher's Secret on her paws to keep them healthy. I feel like it's really beneficial, especially since we're urban runners and mostly run on the sidewalk or on our levees out here (with a ton of small rocks that could cut up her paws).
Due to her leash reactivity, we use a yellow leash with the words NERVOUS printed on it. It helps, A LOT.
Finally, we do use Doggles on the few days where it's really, really windy. I don't want crap getting kicked up in her eyes, just like I don't want crap getting kicked up in mine! We get some SERIOUS smiles when she models those.
And for her human companion, I do have a couple running shirts with a dog carrying tennis shoes on them. I'm proud to brag about running with my furry friend.
Sounds super duper cute and I totally loved it when I first got my pitty.... but it is unsafe for a pupperdo to not be buckled in to the seat! Something cheap and safe like this, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNULPO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_c-yzCbSR4SV9W, would keep your pupperdo safe in case of an accident ❤️❤️❤️
I like these slide on metal tags. They fit a basic belt buckle collar, but you can get them onto quick release buckle collar if you're willing to take it apart and sew it back together. This is the collar on my dog right now along with this id tag. No sewing necessary. I'm pretty happy with it, but I also am a fan of the fun patterns that Blueberry Pet offers.
Fair enough. It doesn't directly put pressure on the neck, but if your dog fights it at all, he could potentially put a strain on it.
I have a front-clip harness for my boxer - he walks nicely, but if he gets excited he can slip his collar. Dude has a tiny head to neck ratio. XD Anyway, he's also a huge baby and will only tolerate harnesses that have padding around the underside to keep from rubbing his delicate skin. My personal favorite is the Freedom No Pull harness - it has velvet lining around the underside to prevent chafing.
https://www.amazon.com/ICEFANG-Harness-Medium-Tactical-Pulling/dp/B01N1YVRC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?adgrpid=58484103757&gclid=CjwKCAjwtO7qBRBQEiwAl5WC2wC47ExuTJ8YcH4eIQjTF3zZTtO_p26CkRqMocdxIgwhnWIG22q5wRoCOzwQAvD_BwE&hvadid=292307065423&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9032751&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=4892008951851146245&hvtargid=kwd-427952066350&hydadcr=14565_9765757&keywords=icefang+tactical+dog+harness&qid=1566338519&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExNEJPRFI1WE1PMVhTJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUExMDA2NDc2M0o5NEk5TTBOV0dITSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzc0OTEyMVVTTlJVOFZPRVlVSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
We have this harness for our puppy and it comes with a little seat belt attachment. It’s going to take your puppy some getting used to (our puppy whined for many of the first few times) but it will keep her from getting into trouble in the back.
I use the Freedom No-Pull Harness, made by idk who, but it has dual clips--front and shoulders-with a two-pronged leash and you can decide how you want to clip on. On the chest and shoulder, if he/she pulls? Just on the chest w/ the leash extended to turn around to face you when excited or just on the shoulders to give a long lead? Multiple points of control. It also has like velvet on the under strap, which I feel doesn't chafe my girl's sensitive skin.
Also I live by the ocean, and the harnesses go on all through the beach time fun--lots of salt and saltwater, plus we're accidentally horrible at taking care of them (we take the off once they get into the car, and then forget to rinse them) tbh because they're on Amazon for like $30, no rust at all in the last... approximately 9mo. So, that's my vote.
Edit: here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/Freedom-No-Pull-Harness-Training-Package/dp/B005OPZXZ8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409293098&sr=8-1&keywords=freedom+no+pull+harness but there's different variations on what to buy, the two-pronged leash, no leash, colors, sizes, etc.
https://www.amazon.com/Eagloo-Harness-Walking-Handle-Reflective/dp/B075GG99Z8?crid=1IBG2UGX9TYXG&keywords=harness+for+large+dogs&qid=1536878093&sprefix=harness&sr=8-4&ref=mp_s_a_1_4
This is the one I have. Clip the leash in front and if he pulls it will turn him to one side, it really annoys Orion.
Quiet spot. It's amazing. You can buy it on amazon. Quiet Spot Pet Tag Silencer, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JE522/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7HJVub19S2QXV
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0017JE522/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_7HJVub19S2QXV
Pet Tag Silencer
It seems like something trivial, but my dogs are very energetic and love to wrestle and run around the house. Sometimes at all hours of the night. We used to take collars off at night, but with the addition of a dog door (which is on my list of best purchases ever as well) we don't like to take the risk that they may get out of the yard somehow. They're microchipped, but the tags we got with our phone number on it would probably make it even easier, should the unforeseen occur.
Honestly, I've tried the "pet specific" ones and they sucked. I switched to dremel and haven't looked back. Sorry I can't help there, but have you tried doing some positive reinforcement training with the dremel? Try to get him used to the noise without using it on him and working on moving closer?
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This looks very similar to the harness I bought for my dog. She doesn't pull much now, but when I was first training her, it helped a lot. We used a leash that attached to the collar and the front clip of the harness. When she got excited to meet a person or dog, we used the harness clip to keep to keep her from choking herself.
I've seen a lot of people recommend the Freedom No-Pull Harness. I actually just got one for myself last week and so far I love it. Previously, I had been using the head collar for my dog who had a tendency to pull. But after a while I started really watching her and realized how stressed she was with it on. The trainer I use highly recommended the Freedom harness, which she uses with her highly reactive dog, which combined with her positive training methods have had amazing results.
You could also pop over to /r/dogtraining to read some of the advice they give out there. It's worth pointing out that their sidebar "prohibited" list includes recommending dominance as a training solution. It might be worthwhile considering consulting with a trainer who uses other methods.
PetSafe Easy Walk Harness
Alternately, you can try the Freedom Harness, which works better for some dogs.
I have the PetSafe 3in1 Harness and I really like it, but haven't taken it in the water. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071S2XZRW
Someone mentioned yellow leash concept-I have this yellow leash that says "nervous" for one of mine and a green one that says "friendly" for the other. Generally, people don't read them. The only people that have really noticed, and complimented, are workers in pet stores and the vet. I still encounter parents that let their children come running up to grab at the dogs. I verbally warn them before they get close when I notice and point out the leash and redirect them to the other dog if they ask nicely if they can pet. Sometimes I tell them no altogether. Also guilty of "lecturing" kids and parents about how to properly approach a dog. BUT if anything did ever happen, I at least can show I have taken steps to help avoid certain situations. I've even had people then say "oh it's ok I have dogs too". As if that somehow equates to knowing how to handle my dogs. Same thing with people who have unleashed dogs and they use the whole "oh mine is friendly". Sorry for the rant. You got me going now!! lol https://www.amazon.com/NERVOUS-PREVENTS-Accidents-Warning-Advance/dp/B00BXL66IU. This doesn't help with other peoples' unleashed dogs but it is an aid to your defense should something happen. The other thing we have done is worked with the nervous one to help her not be so anxious around people and other dogs. We always have treats/reward on hand. First we started giving treats to strangers to toss to her from a distance. Then as she became more comfortable we'd let people get closer and closer. A year later and now she lets strangers pet her and sometimes even seeks out strangers to get pets with or without treats! Maybe try something similar with dogs? See a dog out the window-good girl and treat. Leashed in your yard and see dog across street-good girl and treat. A strange dog approaches and she doesn't react or you successfully redirect attention-good girl and treat. And so on.
A pet seat-belt or harness may be the best choice for you. I also believe that it is a ticket able and a pullover able offence in NJ to have an unrestrained animal in the car. I would look into getting something like this https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6
or
http://www.1800petmeds.com/product.jsp?id=prod64430&sku=64430&AFFID=GG&ID=1726189483&adpos=1o6&creative=45746555546&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclid=CjwKEAjw8Jy8BRCE0pOC9qzRhkMSJABC1pvJLdzBm0y8WxR70cM9nDK5lC1plx9hPwfwEnaESO3bERoC5zjw_wcB
or
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=274
or
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/pic/article.cfm?aid=274
Kurgo Dog Harness | Car Harness for Dogs | Large | BlackPet Safety Seat Belt | Certified Crash Tested Harness | Car Seatbelt | Tru-Fit Enhanced Strength Style https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_frCyDbAVN53GC
That's what I got! It's a harness and then it wraps around a clipped seatbelt. They can still move around, but then if the car stops, the seatbelt stops and holds them in place.
Seconding the recommendation for an Easy Walk harness! Also, when you're walking, take a bunch of high-value treats with you. (Hotdogs, dried liver, anything smelly and awesome) As soon as you're approaching another dog, start treating her (as a distraction). She'll have to choose between jumping around in excitement or getting awesome treats from you.
At the dog park, when she's starting into behavior that you're not comfortable with, try saying "Ok!" in an upbeat, positive way. If she responds, reward her (and the other dog too, with permission of the owner, if they also respond). Her behavior isn't bad, so you don't want to punish her for getting into her play mode, but you do want to train her to take a break when you ask her to. Because "ok!" plus treats is a good thing, she'll start to see taking a break as a good thing, rather than "mom is dragging me away from fun, why should I listen?"
Buy a harness, a harness is less likely to rub any areas raw as long as it fits properly. Front clip one will help "turn" the dog so they won't pull as much. A Gentle Leader can also work wonders by turning the head, however if the dog lunges at birds/cars/dogs/cats/etc. I wouldn't recommend.
Get a plain leash, retractable leashes actually encourage the dog to pull (since the dog has gotten used to pulling to get farther out).
You can exercise the dog indoors and only go out for potty breaks if you don't want to buy stuff just for the weekend. Play games like fetch or mental games like scavenger hunts (find hidden treats), or put treats in old water bottles, DIY toys work wonders. If the dog doesn't know any tricks/fetch you can start teaching games like sit, down, shake, roll over, etc. All good mental games.
Edited to put Shearaha1's harness suggestion.
When you say Easy-Walk harness, you're talking about this harness, correct? Because the replies you're getting all read to me as though they're talking about retractable leashes, like this.
I adore my Easy-Walk harness. I use it for my dog who is 60 lbs of pure excitement pulling in every direction. I don't know anything about using it on puppies, or even on smaller dogs, though. I will say, my dog would still pull like crazy on a regular harness, and would manage to choke herself while doing so. With a front-clip harness like that, she can pull all she likes and there isn't anything even close to her throat to choke her, which is nice.
Hopefully someone with more puppy experience can let you know more about the harness, but I don't think it would hurt. Part of teaching a dog not to pull is showing them that pulling gets them nowhere. My dog had 10 months of learning poor leash walking skills before I got her, and has every reason to think that pulling will get her where she wants to go. A front clip harness from the start would prevent the puppy from getting anywhere by pulling, so he'd never learn that pulling gets rewarded, which sounds like a good idea to me. But I'm still a novice dog owner so maybe I'm not thinking about this the right way.
I would definitely start with a flat leash over a retractable. I personally hate retractable leashes and I hate seeing other dogs being walked on them because of how little control the owner has. The Slackline leash looks nice.
I was thinking about this, and I think it'd work easier to use http://www.amazon.com/Invisible-Dog-Leash-Great-Gag/dp/B0006GK8GE instead of balloons. Then use foam to create the outline of the children.
If you put brackets around some words before the link and parentheses around the link it’ll actually make the words in brackets your link. like this
OH. MY. GOODNESS. The Springer Dog Exerciser literally changed my life.
My brother impulsively got a husky. He dumped the poor dog on my parents. Being a husky, he was full of energy, and needed to be walked every day. He was never leash trained and my dad wasn't consistent enough for my training to stick.
Not only is he able to run, TRULY run, like he's been bred to do, but I don't feel unsafe. I don't feel out of control. I'm able to manage and control him very easily. I was terrified of joring with him in case he bolted off... but with the Springer, he's an angel. And it's so much fun. I look forward to doing it every day, instead of dreading him pulling my arm off.
Even if he tries to bolt off, the way it's built keeps me stable and safe. I've only fallen once, and it was very minor and my fault since I wasn't using a proper bike.
https://www.amazon.com/Springer-Dog-Exerciser/dp/B0017NM4OE
I use these. They're relatively cheap, but they take a while to ship.
It's this: http://www.amazon.com/Springer-Dog-Exerciser/dp/B0017NM4OE
Expensive, but worth every penny for me as I can bring him to work this way and save on doggy daycare! Also, he loves it. He's terrified of bikes up until the moment I'm sitting on it and then complete trust and excitement to go running.
Just my two cents - I would add a seat belt receiver to the top inside of these and “plug them in”.
Something like this attached to the inside top of the cage:
L-Life Auto Car Seat Belts Safety Buckle 2-Pack Car Seat Belt Buckle Holder - Easy Installation - Holds The Seatbelt Receiver in an Upright Position,12CM Car Parts https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L2Z32N3/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_36SBCb2ZFDM1F
Similar harness to what we bought...
PAWABOO Dog Safety Vest Harness, Pet Dog Adjustable Car Safety Mesh Harness Travel Strap Vest with Car Seat Belt Lead Clip, Suitable for 11 lb-33 lb Dogs, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNULPO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Z5SBCbRB07RMN
I use this flexi lead with my border collie. Despite him having a very solid recall, there are strictly enforced leash rules around here. That's how we get around them and still get in some fetch.
I usually kick a tennis ball, sometimes lofting it over his head. He's learned how far the lead allows him to go and 99.9% of the time just stops and waits for me to walk toward the ball so he can pick it up. But it's unusual that a ball gets past him.
Of course, I'm inviting wads of downvotes saying I use a flexi lead here on /r/dogs. It's just not done. Let the downvoting begin!!
It’s been great, this is her second one actually. We got her one as a puppy that she outgrew. I picked it up off amazon, this is the one:
https://www.amazon.com/ICEFANG-Harness-Medium-Tactical-Pulling/dp/B01N1YVRC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=tactical+dog+harness&qid=1569679940&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEzUjdES1c2Rk9RMEpEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTQzMjY3MTZTTzhWSUhVUEo5MSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzc0OTEyMVVTTlJVOFZPRVlVSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl
Gentle Leader Head Collar
OR
Freedom Harness
Would be my top two choices.
The flexi lead I have is This one. My dogs do not pull, though one has on ocassion tried to take off after a rabbit and bolted the full length of the flexi(26 feet) without the tape snapping.
I bought the Large size which is rated for up to 110 lbs because it was the wider 'tape' style that I prefer, the smaller sizes appear to be the cord style on amazon.
We have this one and its pretty good. I am not the biggest fan of retractable leashes, though, so I think it only gets used about half of the time.
Or for $13 you can get this and have your dog safely secured in you car.
Then no pups through the windshield!
Bucky is a harness escape artist and his build sounds like your dog. I use the pet safe 3 in 1 harness (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S2XZRW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kqv4Db6V4N8NJ) and he can still slip from it but it takes him longer so I can stop him.
I also stay behind him because he can only slip it by backing up when I'm in front of him.
This is the harness I've been eyeing for Savage. I like how bright and pronounced the letters come off the yellow.
I know they make harness with other phrases/colors too.
Edit: https://www.amazon.com/NERVOUS-PREVENTS-Accidents-Warning-Advance/dp/B00BXL66IU
I apparently can't Reddit today.
Not the OP.
We went with this one https://www.amazon.com/Freedom-No-Pull-Harness-Training-Package/dp/B005OPZXZ8
It has the option of hooking in front or back or both. Front has worked best for us.
Edit; Does not help with reactive pulling but helps with general loose leash walking.
Here you go. Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness Training Package, Large, Blacklink
I see where you are going there, but the toy is often referred to as an Invisible Dog Leash.
> Is that a RoadID on your dog?
Same concept, but it is from an Amazon vendor
I use a harness that has both a clip at the front and at the back and a leash that can connect to both. He's a horrible puller, but on this harness, he's not nearly as bad, only in pet stores and around a lot of other people which is much easier to deal with in comparison to when I first got him in May. He's a 60 lbs pit/lab mix. The one I got is this one. It's easier to put on and it steers him toward the center when he tries to pull.
Max has sensitive skin too. This one is really good too. Instead of plastic clips it's got metal ones that latch into each other. Unfortunately he chewed it apart.
He has his on most of the time were home. He's strong as an ox and can be as stubborn as a mule.
another one
I use the freedom harness, it has velvet on the straps under the arms so it doesn't irritate my Mishka's chest/armpits. It doesn't have the martingale feature, but it does have the option of being front attaching or back attaching.
http://amzn.com/B005OPZXZ8
I see a couple of people with one of these, yeah? I had one like that when I was a kid!
I'm glad you found the information helpful!
No, I do not think your dog is a good off-leash candidate. A dog whistle isn't cruel, but it is another thing you would have to teach her... and I suspect an off-leash recall to get her to not chase a small animal will probably never be effective. Many, many dogs do not have the ability to be walked off leash without potentially bolting after something small and furry, and it sounds like yours is one.
[Super long Flexi leashes like this one}(http://www.amazon.com/Explore-Retractable-26-Feet-Supports-110-Pound/dp/B005NK5DEU/ref=pd_sbs_petsupplies_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=1T8RVZ40GZNRKNFFNPDP) can work well as a compromise between leashing and letting her run loose. A leash like that would allow her to run anywhere within a 26' of you, but prevent her from bolting.
And she's not being stubborn when she refuses to go outside. If she doesn't respond to "Yabbi, come on, outside," I'm not surprised at all. First, you talked to her in nearly a full sentence as though she is a human (she's not). Second, you gave her two commands (that I don't even know if she knows)- "come" and "outside."
If you want to teach "outside" as a command, sit her right inside the open door, hold up a tasty high-value treat, say "outside," and toss the treat out the door. Repeat this 5x/day, twice a day, for a week. Start to vary her starting position (closer or further from the door) and start practicing with the door closed. If she's toy motivated, you can substitute the treat by tossing a toy out, following her, and playing with it.
Eventually you'll start fading out the treats, but for now use them EVERY TIME you let her out. I can almost guarantee you she will reliably respond to "outside" by running to the door before too long.
Sure. The harness is the [Ruffwear Web Master] (http://www.amazon.com/Web-Master-Harness-Medium-Currant/dp/B005OTY7A6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411757936&sr=8-1&keywords=ruffwear+webmaster+harness). Those things run kinda big. Doogie here wears a small and he's a medium in almost everything else.
Then we went to the hardware store and bought a small, thin, flexible piece of aluminium. Using a pear of tin snips, we cut it to fit the space between the handle on the harness and the hole where the dogs' head goes.
Drilled several very small holes around the edges of the cut piece of aluminium. Filed the holes and the edges of the aluminium so nothing would tear the fabric.
Parachute grade nylon thread. Sewed the aluminium sheet to the harness. The mount we stuck to the aluminum is the curved mount that came with the GoPro. They use this ridiculous 3M super tape on those things, and I haven't even noticed it starting to budge yet. I would check it regularly after outings though, if it starts to fail I'd rather I see it than just lose my GoPro. That dog gets himself good and far up the trail from us.
If you pause in the beginning of the video (0:18), you can get a close up of the whole setup. It was really easy. At the time, Go Pro hadn't released their own dog harness mount, so we just built one out of his existing harness.
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Get one of these for your backseat and let the dog have the back seat. It's fantastic. It comes with a couple leashes where one end is a seatbelt clip. He can't fall into the floor this way and has padding across the whole backseat. Plus it's waterproof. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CMZ11TX
Also get him a harness (chest-attach area) like this and seatbelt him in, either with the above or with this one's carabiner. Helps give him an anchor and keeps him safer. Keeps him away from you a bit better too, distracting you is the #1 safety factor.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00164ZWBG or https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO
To be fair, this is not always the case. My dogs are licensed with the city, however, I've stopped leaving their license tags on their collars because one or the other always manages to lose it at the park. After losing it a handful of times and having to replace them ($5 ea iirc) I just keep them on my keychain. That said, my guys are microchipped and I'd be fine with someone calling 311 if they managed to get out.
Looking at ordering something like this and adding license info to it in the hopes it won't be lost as easily.
I would looove to get this for my new puppy. :)
We use the Solvit harness when we got our dark brindle. I realized that 60lbs of "roaching fury" that isn't buckled down in a vehicle can potentially kill us all if we suddenly stop from a vicious car accident.
She wears a harness, and we attach the harness to the seat belt itself. She eventually lays down, but it will definitely be a mandatory accessory on any car rides.
Is it only a problem with the collar?
I'd reccomend one of these. An embroidered collar would work too.
Doggy seatbelt.
Find it for cheaper on Amazon! :)
~$4 including shipping - P26o Adjustable Pet Cat Dog Safety Leads Car Seat Belt
I use this I started training my dog how to walk on a leash when he was 3. Every time he would pull I would stop. It took a while but worked.
It might help to get a lettered leash that says something to the effect of "small dogs don't approach" or "caution" or something like that. Something like this is an instant visual to ask other people to at the very least think and hopefully ask first before approaching.
Amazing harness for 21 bucks if you are an Amazon Prime member. Kurgo Tru-Fit Crash Tested Dog Harness, Black, Large - Lifetime Warranty https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_gT2Cxb1AZM2KY
I volunteer at a shelter (and also have my own two pups) and transport dogs all the time. I have an old blanket that I use to cover the backseat of my '11 impreza and I attach this: http://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Direct-Seat-Belt-Dogs/dp/B00EPKH45U/ref=sr_1_1?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1408933823&sr=1-1&keywords=kurgo+seat+belt+tether
To the halters of the dogs. It's quick and easy to attach and you can adjust the length of the tether if you want to give them a little wiggle room.
Awesome!! I use this harness PetSafe https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071S2XZRW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share & clip leash to the chest loop. This helps guide my husky when they try to pull. I’ve tried the easy walk harness but I feel like that harness was really tight on their shoulder blades. This harness leaves a lot of space for her front legs to maneuver freely. You might have to try a few pending your husky’s frame.
These leashes have been great and good price BAAPET 2 Packs 5 FT Strong Dog... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R2JNDDV?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Pawaboo Dog Safety Vest Harness, Pet Dog Adjustable Car Safety Mesh Harness Travel Strap Vest with Car Seat Belt Lead Clip, Suitable for 11 lb-33 lb Dogs, BLACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNULPO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_cBU3AbABDTKQ6
I just bought this but we're waiting for our puppy to grow into it (accidentally bought it too large) so I can't comment on how it is. https://www.amazon.com/Kurgo-Tru-Fit-Crash-Tested-Harness/dp/B0064ACNLO/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1522867061&sr=8-5&keywords=kurgo+dog+harness
Lots of good info in that reply, thanks! After my previous comment I read about the 148/141 TA/QR end cap swap. Seems livable should I go with the trek.
I have a Springer Dog Exerciser that I use to take my dog out with me. We climb pretty fast but we don't bomb descents. That's not to say I wouldn't go without him, especially in hot weather but the mount takes some effort to remove.
It's a whole other topic but I've considered re-engineering the mounting receiver to work a little differently. That would make it possible to use a dropper.
Edit: my link formatting doesn't seem to work on my phone app. Sorry about that.
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Imho the ones that you attache on the collar will save you but the poor dog will suffer my great dane has a harness around the back like xSashy second link but nothing too flashy as that.
Edit: we have something like this but... XL imagine crashing into a wall and having a 70Kg dog flying around...
There's a quick release mechanism.
May I ask though, what would cause you to fall? Because if you're worried about the dog causing that, that's exactly what the WalkyDog prevents from happening.
It's mounted to your bike exactly where your center of gravity is, so you have your ENTIRE body weight "pinning" that connection point down. I run with my 70 lbs dog and am completely fine, but there are people who take out their 100+ pitties & GSDs without any issue at all. The combination of your center of gravity and the high tensioned springs the leash attaches to prevent your dog's sudden lunges from moving you or your bike.
As someone who used to be a full-time bike commuter (7.5 miles each way), I feel confident asserting that a WalkyDog (or a similar product) is SAFER that holding a leash in nearly every way.
Oh no! I’m sorry! It seems like your pup might be a regular Houdini for harnesses haha.
This might be a little intense, or maybe you’ve already tried this, but I’ve also seen people go for tactical-style harness vests like the one from Ice Fang. It has like a trillion different adjustment points for fitting and a front and back attachment point plus a “handle” as well.
But I’ve also heard pretty good things about the Gooby and Ruffwear harnesses too - as some other commenters have mentioned below!
We use this for tag silencing. It's a little pouch that wraps around all of the tags and keeps them in contact. It's even quieter than the rubber silencers, plus you don't have to worry about buying a variety of silencers when each tag might be a different shape.
Maybe a different harness? I use a Freedom No-pull that straps on the sides.
http://www.amazon.com/Freedom-No-Pull-Harness-Training-Package/dp/B00A7EXSA8
90lbs Doberman owner here. It can be done, it just takes a few dollars, and some practice with your dog.
The Harness:
Freedom No-Pull Dog Harness Training Package with Leash, Teal Large https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A7EXSA8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qMUpzb3JFZM49
The Leash:
PetsAlly Hands-Free Waist Dog Leash with Bag Dispenser and Training eBook, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HI7PP7U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_UCD8kJk2BXPTR
i keep two hands on the bars and run the leash between my fingers and the bar, so i can pull her back in, but if she ran around a pole the leash would slip off. she is only 35#, but if she were 80 i would not do this for fear of being pulled over.
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You might also check out a [springer](https://www.amazon.com/Springer-Dog-Exerciser-Biking-your/dp/B0017NM4OE/) it keeps your hands free and absorbs shock from the dog pulling. does a great job. i just got lazy trying to adjust it so i dont use it much but its on my todo list to get it set up again.
get a "nervous" or "caution" leash or harness.
http://www.amazon.com/NERVOUS-PREVENTS-Accidents-Warning-Advance/dp/B00BXL66IU/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1458766004&sr=8-15&keywords=dog+in+need+of+space
Some people are opposed to these, but a prong collar might be your best bet, especially with a dog of that size. They're designed to stop the dog from pulling. Another option is the pinch collar but I find those don't work as well with larger breeds.
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If you're averse to that, try a front clip harness or gentle leader. Front clip harnesses make the dog flip 180 degrees (so it's facing you) when they pull too hard. It kind of frustrates the dog and helps it stop. Leads work similarly, by pulling the muzzle down and away when they pull too hard.
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You gotta look into no pull and/or front clip harnesses. Something like this:
Eagloo No Pull Dog Harness with Front Clip,Walking Pet Harness with 2 Metal Ring and Handle,Reflective Oxford Padded Soft Vest for Small Medium Large Breed (Orange, L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075GG99Z8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_3vtKBbD7YCK0M
I’m not recommending that one in particular. It’s just the style.
Use a specially made attachment like Walkydog or Springer to physically attach your dog to the bike. Use a comfy non-restrictive harness on the dog for this attachment point. That way, dog can move normally, but when the dog pulls it doesn't make you fall or crash.
I'd also personally hold a leash connected to a collar for finer control, but the big thing is you don't want the dog's full weight to be able to pull on your arms or handlebars.
We bought this one. It clicks into the seat belt buckle and attaches to the dog's harness with a carabiner rather than a traditional leash clip, which hopefully makes it less likely to break in an accident. It also comes with an adjustable strap, which is useful for us so our little dog has enough give to lie down, but not enough to jump toward the floor and hang himself.
We have a seat cover already. We also use a seat belt tether most of the time.
I like the Waterboy idea. I think I'll get one.
The most important thing is not to ever give in, walks are not for meeting other dogs. If you let him meet other dogs one time out of every ten, then he will keep trying because there is always a chance. He needs to know that there is no chance of meeting the other dog.
If you are not using a harness, I suggest switching to a harness like a PetSafe 3-in-1 or similar design.
Excitement reactivity is common, the best way to address it is the same way you would address any other kind of reactivity.
Is he clicker trained? If not, that is the first step. This video and this other video will provide a basic introduction
For the reactivity, this video from Kikipup may help. She is a great positive reinforcement trainer who puts out a lot of free videos on many aspects of dog training.
Basically it is a lot of treats, every time the dog sees a stimulus (in your case another dog) click and treat. The key is (and this is the hard part) to click/treat before the dog reacts. As the person moves closer and the dog sees them, click/treat, keep doing it until he reacts. After he reacts, have her come back to you either with SIT or LOOK/WATCH (people use both words), when he does it click/treat. If you need help with these, Kikopup has videos and seeing the training will make a lot morse sense than reading my text instructions.
The second part of the training is to teach him that we don't meet people on walks, again this is hard because he is excited, friendly, and wants to meet people. If he knows that on a walk he never gets to meet people, he will want to do it less, so even if he is doing well, don't let him meet the people because that will set back this aspect of the training.
This will take time, so even when it gets frustrating stay consistent.
http://www.amazon.com/Solvit-62296-Vehicle-Safety-Harness/dp/B000MD3NOK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1376311936&sr=8-2&keywords=dog+seatbelt
This should be a law.
Thanks! He's wearing a PetSafe Easy Walk Harness (the green one)..these things are amazing and I highly recommend them. They attach at the chest so you can control their movments easier and it prevents your pup from pulling while you walk them. He's also wearing a RuffWear Track Jacket because we were going on a hike in the woods later that day.
https://www.amazon.com/HDP-Harness-Safety-Travel-System/dp/B000XKSUD6
Here, it won't take such cute pics but then hey at least your cute dog won't become a puppy projectile. Thanks.
I was warned of this type of harness when I bought one for my pup. However, I found that the front clip harnesses that are in a Y shape across the chest (something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Eagloo-Harness-Walking-Handle-Reflective/dp/B075GG99Z8) had much more positive reviews with fewer potential health hazards.
Slide-On Pet ID Tags. Personalized Dog & Cat Tags. Silent, No Noise Collar Tags made of Stainless Steel. Custom Engraved. (Open for Snap Closure Collars) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00416J9F6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bhEVCbB654VX0
I’ve gotten these ones from Amazon twice now. Once for her skinny puppy collar, and once for her adult sized collar. They aren’t the most beautiful, but they are functional!
http://www.amazon.com/Harness-Safety-Seat-system-12-28/dp/B000XKSUD6
Here is a really high-quality harness. I use these for my boys. They're padded, fully adjustable, and crash-tested.
Like please PLEASE get one of these for Chief. Keep that sweet baby safe.
Here is the mobile version of your link
We have two rescues. Toby, our staffy/Shepard mix who we adopted at 8 weeks, and he's now two. He moved twice with us within the first two months of having him. (we had to be out of our place a week before our new place was available, so we stayed with a friend...woo college towns). This past December we adopted a berry shy, very scared 11 month old boxer/Shepard mix, and she had been coming around very well. In the next few weeks we are moving about 2000 miles.
In the car with us we will be bringing their beds (for them to sleep on, if they choose to, at our hotel stops). Also a blanket, and some of their favorite toys, so they have the scents and comforts of home, and they will be with my fiance and I at all times.
If you're taking you pup on a long distance move, check out this website for dog parks, and other dog friendly places, to stop and play at. I also just bought my dogs some "seatbelts" to keep them safe should something happen on the journey.
If you are keeping the dog in mind, and keeping their needs in your priority list, I think you'll be just fine moving with a pup.
Good luck!
I use this one with a ruffwear harness. He loves road trips!
I use one very similar to this one. You really have to tighten up the strap if you want to keep the dog from flying forward though. Instead of using the seatbelt as an anchor, I use the LATCH hook that's up on the C-beam of the car. Unfortunately, that's pretty high up and it won't let her lie down. On longer trips I need to give her a little more slack and go back down to the seatbelt.
The belt serves three purposes as I see it: in some crashes, dogs escape and run away. The belt prevents that. It also keeps the dog from crashing around the car in case of an accident and getting hurt. It also stops the dog from becoming a missile and taking off your head in a high speed crash.
I have a 9 month old Golden Retriever myself. And he was/still is a bit of a puller also.
What type of harness do you use?
I purchased the Freedom Harness about a month ago to try and address the issue.
And it has been working pretty well. I think its important to have the dual attachment lease (at chest and back) to help turn the entire body back to you. He's since seemed to learn that he needs to walk slower. And when he does pull, he acknowledges the correction.
Beyond that, I dont have much in the way of advice.
Amazon.com. Link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OTY7A6/
We've used this harness since our pup was a baby: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OPZXZ8/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?qid=1420233767&sr=8-5&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
The part that goes under their front legs is made from velvet so there is minimal irritation if there is rubbing.
Also, it comes with a two lead leash so you can clip one of them to their collar and the other to either the front or back of the harness.
I bought this car harness which is crash tested:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0064ACNLO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And then used webbing that I used in search and rescue for helicopter liftouts (you can buy it at REI and other sports stores) to make a two point retention harness. Just tie the webbing to the child safety points in the rear seat and then tie them to a climbing carabiner. All you need to do when the dog gets in is clip the carabiner to the harness and you're good to go.
This is a very inexpensive retention system that leaves the dog a fair amount of motion but in the event of a car wreck will prevent them from moving too far forwards or up. They still have some motion side-to-side but that's going to be native to any retention system that leaves the dog room to move around or lay down a bit. If you don't want to have that then you can use the 3rd child safety point and another length of webbing; though, to be honest, my dog can only move about 6 inches in any direction which is just enough to let her be comfortable while still protecting her in case of a car wreck.
If my description doesn't help let me know and I can get a picture of it.
You mentioned you tried the leash to seatbelt and choking himself. I'm guessing it's latched to his collar? If so, try getting a harness and it use for car rides. This way if he pulls, he won't choke himself. We have the seatbelt clip one.
Here you go. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01KNULPO6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_hHpFDbH365E72
We've spent a lot on our Samoyed thus far, but the best ~$40 we spent was on the PetSafe Easy Walk Dog Harness.
Samoyeds are born to pull sleds and work, so we struggled with our puppy pulling a lot when we walked. After 5 months of pulling using a normal collar on walks, we tried out the Easy Walk harness and the pulling stopped instantaneously. For my wife who was having a bit of a hard time controlling the puppy as she got bigger, it's been a life saver. Overall, it's a lot nicer to walk when the dog isn't pulling.
With that said, the harness alone doesn't stop bad pulling behavior, it just makes it uncomfortable for them to do so. To actually fix the behavior will require training, but in the meantime, walks are much more enjoyable when the dog walks next to you.
How long is a piece of string? If you can manage it, why not have a 30-foot leash?
A long, loose line seems like it might be difficult to manage though. If so, the longest retractable I know of is this Flexi-leash: https://www.amazon.com/Explore-Retractable-26-Feet-Supports-110-Pound/dp/B005NK5DEU
The advantage is it gives you a bit of a chance to sort of reel her in when other dogs are approaching without having your hands full of wadded up rope.