I got it!! Large Dog Harnesses

    • Gold Top Dog

    I got it!! Large Dog Harnesses

    I'm thinking about getting Apollo a dog harness. A regular one, not an "easy walk harness" or anything like that. I'm thinking, since he is reactive sometimes on a leash with a regular collar maybe if I try a harness he will respond to it differently. Any opinions? He's never had a harness on.

    We're clicker training, but I feel like we're getting nowhere with his leash reactivity towards dogs that are coming towards us. I've been turning the other direction when we see a dog and he started to get grumbly (I don't turn until he reacts)...but how long am I going to have to do this?? Seriously, we walked up and down the same street 3x because of 3 different owners walking their dogs. I felt like a moron! He is responding to the clicker in regards to obedience, but he pretty much had that down already.

    • Gold Top Dog

    If he might throw a reactive fit, you will want a harness he can't slip.  Kenya has a Ruffwear webmaster we use for biking, but it's basically a general harness.  It's designed so a dog can back out of it. 

    • Gold Top Dog

    You're right, I do not want him to slip it.
    What kind would you recommend?

    • Gold Top Dog

    Liesje
    Kenya has a Ruffwear webmaster we use for biking, but it's basically a general harness.  It's designed so a dog can back out of it.

    ^ That's what Cherokee has too. I had to shorten the strap that runs in between the front legs, because it sat too high on her neck and made her cough (sensitive neck..which is why she wears a harness in the first place), but aside from that..it's absolutely perfect. Definitely no chance of slipping out. My favorite part about it is the ever-so-convenient handle. That's come in very handy a buuunch of times.

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    • Gold Top Dog

     I'll 3rd the Ruffwear Webmaster, the large should be plenty big enough as it is a little too big for Bugsy.

    Fantastic harness - that will allow him to pull like a train should he so desire Stick out tongue

    Looks like it might be hard to find but worth it - lots of places did have it on sale

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    I just called 3 EMS and 1 REI and the Weymouth Dog Shop...all sold out! Sad

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     I did a google search and some still have it in, just checked eBay and only one on there XS.  If I find one somewhere I'll let you know.  It is a great harness so hang on, the full price is like $40

    edit to say,

    looks like they updated it and the '08 version is $50

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    I found it on campmor.com for $37.99, large, in black, plus shipping (2nd day) it will be $54.94... I want to get it before I go away Friday.

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     Campmor is great but yowsa that shipping hurts Indifferent It is really great though!

    Just looked at it and that is the '08 version so a really good price!

    Have fun Apollo!

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    I just found it on backcountryoutlet.com for $27.97 Big Smile Woohoo! You know I'm ordering it now (in red)! I did the 2nd day shipping, came out to $38.22, not too bad!

    • Gold Top Dog

    Quick question about the Web Master...
    Will it make Apollo hot because it's padded?

    • Gold Top Dog

    One thing about reactivity- if you wait till he growls to turn around, you're waiting too long- try turning around 5' earlier.

     Reactivity SUCKS. :P Indy's gotten over it but it took a LONG time.  
     

    • Gold Top Dog

    I agree - you're not making any progress on the reactivity because you're waiting too long. He needs to stay in his comfort zone at all times. I personally doubt a harness will help.

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    I had no idea I was waiting too long.
    I though as soon  as he showed any signs of reacting to turn around, but I will work on watching him better and trying to keep him in that comfort zone at all times.

    • Gold Top Dog

    I think he looks cute in his new harness...
    We haven't gone for a walk with it yet, but I'll let you all know how it was.

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