I. Is the dog harness
good?
Compared to the collars we used to use in the past, the design of the chest harness will be more reasonable for dogs.
Because the collar will tightly strangle the dog’s neck, as long as the owner pulls the dog leash hard, it will easily cause the dog to have difficulty breathing. And the length of the collar is not easy to control. If it is tied too loosely, the dog will easily escape, but if it is tied too tightly, it will easily affect the normal breathing of the dog.
The chest harness transfers the force point to the dog’s chest, retaining part of the force below the neck. When the dog rushes forward, the owner can safely pull the dog leash without worrying too much about hurting the dog. In addition, because the chest harness is worn on the dog in a figure-8 shape, it is relatively difficult to break free, so we do not need to make the dog too tight to avoid affecting the normal activities of the dog.
Second, how to choose a chest strap?
When purchasing a harness for a dog, the following principles should be followed:
First, the overall length of the harness should be determined according to the dog’s bust, so purchase Check out the product details.
Second, it should be comfortable to wear, because different breeds of dogs have different preferences for different materials and sizes of chest harnesses, so we have to try more, but the point is not to choose some rough materials, which will hurt to the type of dog hair and skin.
Third, some dogs are more excited when they go out, and may rush forward quickly. Therefore, when purchasing, it is necessary to ensure that the chest harness has a certain strength, which can quickly control the dog’s actions .
Fourth, because the dog has to go out every day, the frequency of use of the chest harness will be very high, so the material selected should be strong and durable, and do not choose some one-time products because of beauty.
Fifth, the workmanship of the chest strap should be excellent, the stitching part should be smooth and flat, there should not be too much thread or glue, the metal chain buckle should not be too heavy, and the workmanship should not be too rough, so as to avoid the dog’s skin cause some damages.
Third, the use of chest straps and precautions
1. How to use
Lay the chest harness flat on the ground, unfold it into the shape of a number 8, then place the dog’s two front legs in the two circles of the figure 8, and then fasten the buttons on the back Once buckled and attached to the leash, the dog’s harness is ready.
Note that the chest strap, like the collar, should not be tied too loosely or too tightly. Generally, it is more appropriate to control the width where two fingers can be easily inserted. In addition, do not put the leash too long, try not to exceed 1.5 meters, to ensure that the dog’s movements can be controlled at any time.
2. Precautions
① When crossing the road and entering and exiting the elevator, we need to pay attention to tighten the leash to avoid accidents with dogs.
② When taking the dog out with a harness, the dog should walk parallel to the owner or follow behind. If the dog rushes forward, call it back in time, then reward the dog and train the dog to walk safely. good habits.
③ When the dog is about four months old, that is, after the dog has been vaccinated, we can let it gradually contact and get used to wearing the chest harness, so as to prepare for the smooth going out in the future.
④ Don’t forget to keep an eye on the dog’s pace after going out, and be prepared to tighten the leash at any time if the dog has a large movement.
