Harness for long lead and pully dog?

elsien

I'm planning to get gitdog a long horse type lead so he can let off a bit more steam when we're out and about in the park.
The problem is, what to attach it to so I keep control when he takes off after a squirrel, or whatever. I use a half check for familiar pavement walking, but need a halti in the park and in new places as he gets over-excited and goes all tunnel vision on me.
I don't want to use the halti with a long lead in case he damages his neck when he takes off at speed, however I would like to be able to stay upright. I've been looking at harnesses, but the mekuti type ones seem to be for close up lead walking and I need something that will allow him a bit more freedom without me ending up paragliding.
Any suggestions?

con1888

I used the Walk R cise http://www.swellpets.co.uk/dog/dog-harnesses-1579/nylon-harnesses-1609/sharples-n-grant-walk-r-cise-medium-harness-494138.html?ref=shopping&utm_source=product-search&utm_medium=googlebase&gclid=CPez3rinxLoCFTDMtAodyQwALg

( not where I bought it but so you get an idea)

I had good control with it and also it has a front clip which can help if using a double end lead for extra control.

krlyr

To be honest I'm not sure if there is any particular harness that gives more control when using a longline without posing a risk. You could possibly use one with a front chest ring like the Mekuti or similar and attach the longline to the front but I'm not sure if that would jerk the dog around too much.

Instead of relying on equipment, I would practice your method of using a longline. Reeling it in and out, rather than just leaving it all slack can help. Interacting with the dog, so it's not hunting out squirrels, keeping a close eye on the horizon to spot said squirrel before doggy does, etc. is how I work when using longlines. Oh, and wear gloves! Cyclist gloves work well for warmer weather, and fingerless ones make it easier to handle treats, lead clips, etc.

I often give mine a little more freedom without going to full longline by using training leads. I'll leave their headcollar on but just have the training lead clipped to the harness, and on its longest setting. They then get about 6' or so of freedom to wander, but if I spot a dog/cat/squirrel up ahead I can quickly clip the lead back onto the headcollar and we're sorted. It's not ideal, but it's the safer option - I certainly wouldn't risk having them both on longlines if I'm on my own, so I make do with this method (and make the walk interesting by throwing the odd jog in here and there, a bit of scentwork sniffing out some treats, etc.)

MrsAtobe

Have a look at the perfect fit harnesses from Dog Games, they come in the three different pieces. You can get them with or without a front ring as well.

sharloid

http://www.sassdogequipment.co.uk/dog-harnesses/tracking-harness/I use harnesses from SASS when my huskies are on a long line. They're not too expensive, made to measure and very strong. I wouldn't trust anything with plastic clips for use with a long line.

Here's my boy with his SASS harness and long line.

rising_from_the_ashes

Someone on here (and another forum I use) makes dog collars / harnesses / walking belts http://indi-dog.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=60

I can't remember her username on here (she's not on here too often) but I'm sure if you got in touch with her (via her website) she might have some suggestions