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Post by rhysmom on Mar 20, 2010 8:13:15 GMT -5
I walk Rhys in a regular step-in harness. I threw away the strangle collar that came with him and got a regular collar and a harness and he seems to do better in the harness. Only pulling if he sees other dogs or sometimes people.
However, the harness rubs his poor little pink belly. I sewed felt onto it and that helps but on long walks or when he's running on his line a lot when we play it seems to rub still. Are there any harnesses or tweaks you could recommend to prevent rubs?
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Post by Courtney on Mar 20, 2010 13:36:02 GMT -5
I've seen harnesses with sheepskin on the inside...that would probably be more comfortable. Have you ever tried a Martingale collar?
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Post by rhysmom on Mar 20, 2010 15:19:06 GMT -5
Courtney, no I haven't tried a martingale collar yet, they're surprisingly elusive around here. I am starting to look for one online though. I really want to stick with the harness though because I like him to have that for when he's on his line.
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Post by maryellen on Mar 20, 2010 16:32:45 GMT -5
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Post by rhysmom on Mar 21, 2010 7:23:02 GMT -5
Maryellen, oooh! Great sites!! Thank you, those harnesses look nice and comfy, I'll definitely be looking into one of them! And so many choices with the collars!!
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Post by maryellen on Mar 21, 2010 9:03:11 GMT -5
trendy hounds has awesome prices,and if you go on their clearance section you can get a leash/collar set for dirt cheap
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Post by pistis on Mar 21, 2010 11:06:18 GMT -5
I LOVE that walking/running harness by WeightPull!
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Post by RealPitBull on Mar 22, 2010 15:26:44 GMT -5
I LOVE that walking/running harness by WeightPull! OMG me too, that is such a nice harness!!! |
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Post by rhysmom on Mar 22, 2010 15:41:34 GMT -5
I LOVE that walking/running harness by WeightPull! OMG me too, that is such a nice harness!!! They look great! does anyone here have one? Looking for input before I buy hopefully... I emailed the owner to ask about the "fur" material but haven't heard back yet. It looks like it might get hot over the summer? |
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Post by maryellen on Mar 22, 2010 18:21:16 GMT -5
i know a few people that have them and love them. i have 2 of their weight pull harnesses and they are really great .. anyone that has bought from Missy V has been totally satisfied with her harnesses.
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Post by maryellen on Mar 22, 2010 18:24:10 GMT -5
the brindle dog on the photos is Khan from another forum, and the black dog is my friends dog Sicily an the white dog on the bottom right is wednesday another friends dog, i have seen both harnesses in person and they are made fantastically.
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Post by valliesong on Mar 23, 2010 1:12:30 GMT -5
I plan on getting that harness for Aiden. Since he wears his all the time and has baby skin (half shar pei, which makes it even worse than pittie), he needs something like that. I do worry about the heat with the fur though. I have the belly strap of his harness wrapped with coflex right now. Last year I used a cut up sock. He wears clothes all winter, so those take care of it when it is cold.
I know most people will say not to leave a harness on, but Aiden can't wear a collar due to his back, and with multiple dogs and cats), I need to be able to grab him. I think all dogs should wear a "handle" for safety reasons. Not to mention I need a place to hang his tags.
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Post by loverocksalot on Mar 23, 2010 7:43:47 GMT -5
I have both sense-ible and sense-ation harness www.softouchconcepts.com/ I have two one wich I bought mole skin from cvs in the dept where you find dr. schols and shoe inserts. it has sticky on the backside. I stuck it on and it lasts for a while before it comes off. On the other I used the fuzzy stuff off an old sporne harness I dont use anymore and sliped them over the straps. I prefer a harness that the leash clips on the chest. As this harness does not stop the dog or force the dog not to pull. he just does not have his chest power when he tries to pull making it better for my ole back. He does not pull alot but will like you said sees a dog wants to sniff something etc. His harness rubbed him raw on simple walks as he has a naked belly. But the mole skin and the fuzz stuff really helped. I like that harness you posted ME except rocky would pull the heck out of me with the ring on his back. That looks similar to his car seat belt. Wonder if it would work for that too. |
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Post by loverocksalot on Mar 23, 2010 7:46:47 GMT -5
I think I do have a use for that weightpull walk run harness. I have been thinking of taking up biking and getting one of those bars that you attach dog too. That harness might just be perfect for that purpose.
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Post by rhysmom on Mar 23, 2010 18:33:18 GMT -5
I think I do have a use for that weightpull walk run harness. I have been thinking of taking up biking and getting one of those bars that you attach dog too. That harness might just be perfect for that purpose. Me too! If you do it let me know how it goes, I can't afford one of the attachments right now (argh, just finished all Rhys's vet stuff and neutering, now its the horse's turn for his yearly vet visit...) |
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Post by valliesong on Mar 23, 2010 23:23:55 GMT -5
I talked to them at the weight pull site and they said they can put a D-ring on the front for a few extra dollars. That is what I am going to have done, as Aiden does better with the leash attached in front as well.
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Post by rhysmom on Mar 24, 2010 16:52:20 GMT -5
good idea! I'd like to try that with Rhys too.
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I look forward to learning much here