Dogs Harnesses

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Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 08-07-2005

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dogs harnesses

Harness your dog!

There is an old saying "when you know better, do better." That extends to everything in life, to how treat our pets. These days most veterinarians recommend that dogs wear harnesses instead of collars. The harnesses are better for most dogs, are easier on the dog's neck and back.

The harnesses come in a multitude of styles, there's something for every dog and dog behavior problem; if your dog is an escape artist, an extractor, a rabbit hunter, or have medical problems. Not all harness is good for all dogs, but there is an appropriate style for each dog.

The first step to finding the right harness for your dog is to measure it correctly. Manufacturers do not make art dog breed or weight - they use the measurements. The circumference is the most important number. Take a tape measure and wrap it all the way around your dog's chest just behind his front legs. If she lets you - it is left for a moment to make sure it is not "blow" to his ribs and set up if you feel it loosen. You should be able to obtain one or two fingers between the tape and your dog, but that's all. If you move too, just returned a couple more times and try again.

When you sure to have an accurate measure, think about why you are getting Fido a harness. Their reason for being will determine the type that is best for you and your dog.

If your dog has a particularly sensitive or neck problems the trachea a "collapse", like many small dogs prone to seek a "step in the harness." These are very easy for you and your dog, just put front paws through Fido, draw along the back and close it. The closure should rest between dog's shoulder blades, "" well away from your neck.

If your dog is an escape artist "," shoulders hunched over and moving backward look for a harness with hook and loop closures on the neck and girth. These seem jackets and harnesses should fit snugly, without much room for adjustment, or escape. They have the advantage of being easy to put on, I was just back from Phydeaux and soft the straps together in the neck and girth.

If your dog tends to pull down the street - try a harness ring with the belt in the front of the chest. These seem to work by magic, the picture of his dog on you every time you start moving away.

A particularly harness popular style is almost like a human-wear overalls, covering the chest that distributes any pressure from the strap across the chest of the dog, instead of concentrating on neck. These usually glide over Fido's head, one leg goes through an armhole "and the strap is brought under the belly and intertwined. Most mesh fabric and sporty function.

There are dozens of variations and unique styles of dog harness. Materials range from leather, cotton to polyester. There's one to suit every dog and situation. Find a store locally or online, with a large selection from many manufacturers. Do not be shy to ask for recommendations, employees of the shop you choose should know the strengths of each product they carry.

About the Author

Hope Saidel is the co-owner of Golly Gear, a bricks-and-mortar and online small dog shop featuring fun, affordable and practical products for small dogs, including many kinds of harnesses. She has trained and competed in Obedience with small dogs for over a decade and is President of the North Shore Dog Training Club.

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Dogs Harnesses

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Posted by admin | Posted in Dog Care Tips | Posted on 08-07-2005

Tags: collars,, dog, dogs, harnesses, pets, service dogs harnesses, small dogs harnesses

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