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Escape Proof Dog Harnesses
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There are several escape proof harnesses on the market, but some I think are not very well built. My dog is a Labrador cross and needs a large very strong harness.
Most of the escape proof harnesses have three straps going around the body instead of the normal two straps. They have one strap around the neck, one around the chest and another further back. That is probably the one I need. There is also one on the market that only has two straps but they do not have a chest plate and look a bit uncomfortable.
Has anybody tried these escape proof harnesses?
Most of the escape proof harnesses have three straps going around the body instead of the normal two straps. They have one strap around the neck, one around the chest and another further back. That is probably the one I need. There is also one on the market that only has two straps but they do not have a chest plate and look a bit uncomfortable.
Has anybody tried these escape proof harnesses?
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Thanks very much for that. I have just tried to source this locally at a couple of branches of national pet store chains and a local pet shop and cannot get one. Are they only available online? If so, have you any tips on trying to avoid counterfeits?
Buy from reputable retailers.
Don't be sucked in by the cheap price.
If our Beagles got off lead on a long hill walk they'd almost certainly be lost or killed, so we take this stuff very seriously!
Thanks for this. The webmaster is a nice harness. Also those leads with the extra D-ring are a good idea. I worry about clip or harness failure as my dog is strong.
If you need a budget friendly alternative Trixie do an escape proof harness called the Stay harness. It is basic as just webbing straps with an extra strap behind the ribs.
Best to avoid anything shaped with a strap that goes across the chest as these interfere with the natural movement of the shoulder.
Much better to stick with a Y fronted harness (goes down the chest between the front legs)
Proper add up 28/12/2019 £21750
36kg of muscle. You can use an extendable lead or a duel ended lead. As it has a metal part on the top for the clip and also one on the chest.
We progressed from a duel lead to an extendable now he is better behaved.
We have used it 2 years now. We used to have a (probably fake) Julius specifically for the dog walker to use but she lost it.. We have a different dog walker now who we trust with the expensive harnssses:rotfl:
It goes over the head and has the front panel and just the clips around the midsection but has never once come undone/off and he rolls a lot.