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Body
Harnesses & Head Halters For Your Puppy Or Dog
You may want to consider having your puppy
use a body harness instead of a collar, especially for smaller-sized
dogs. Body harnesses are secured with adjustable straps that
fasten across the puppy's chest and over its front legs.
There are various styles of body harnesses is to choose from,
but the majority of them have the basic metal D-ring which
clips to the leash and is located on the strap that runs down
the dog's back. They can be used instead of collars which provide
a much safer environment when the puppy tries to pull away.
In this regard, the puppy receives the tension from the leash,
instead of his or her neck, which could result in a spinal
injury. Puppies are specially prone to running and darting
every chance they get, even when on-leash. By removing the
pressure from the dog's airway, body harnesses are a safe and
effective alternative to standard neck collars.
Other Types Of Body Harnesses
There is also a wonderful body harness that is specifically
designed to discourage your dog or puppy from pulling away.
It is manufactured so that the cords of the harness go down
and under the front legs, then routing backup to where the
lead attaches. When the dog attempts to pull, the cords automatically
press on his armpit region, thereby stopping the dog in his
attempt to pull away.
Another type of body harness designed to deter your puppy
from going in his own direction is known as a “no pull” harness.
This type of setup as a rain located in the center of the chest
strap with a leash is attached. It is a simple these on that
allows the leash to turn the dog's body away from the direction
he is trying to go into. If he tries to pull one way, the dog's
body will inadvertently be shifted into the opposite direction.
Are Head Halters Considered A Safe Alternative?
Many dog owners prefer the use of head halters as an alternative
to a body harness. There are several types of head halters
available and all of them are designed to prevent your dog
from pulling the leash.
Regardless of the specific type, all head halters have a strap
that goes around your dog's muzzle and then another strap that
is securely placed around the neck. If the dog pulls away,
the halter will force his head towards the opposite direction
in which he is trying to move into.
Head halters work just fine but there are some drawbacks.
For one thing, and halters look very similar to muzzles, and
when strangers see a dog with a muzzle, it is assumed to be
unfriendly. Some people may get nervous or give harsh stares
toward your dog, others may react in a rude manner.
Another drawback is that most dogs do not get used to a head
halter quickly. It takes quite some time for them to adjust
to the strange fitting. It may take up to two to three weeks
in some cases. If your dog reacts extremely negative towards
the head halter, he may start to associate walks on the leash
with an unpleasant experience. And let's face it, walking outside
with you should be your dog's favorite pastime, so take notice
of your pet's reaction and try not to force a head halter on
your dog if it does not appear to be working out.
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