German Shepherd Leather Dog Harness for Walking and Training

Before you buy a harness for a dog, make sure you have measured it correctly. It is done with a tape measure that must not slack while measuring. Try to make your dog stand straight. In order to measure the sizes of the harnesse, you should take 3 main measurements:

Length from the top of shoulder to the bottom of the tail.

Chest girth in the widest part behind the forepaws. Add 2 cm for lean-body.

Neck girth should be taken at the location of the dog collar.

Learn more how to measure your dog to buy the right harness.

Choosing the right harness for your dog is a complicated matter. The harness must fit size, breed, physical strength and temperament of your dog perfectly. Find out how to choose harness for your dog.

The principle of accustoming a dog to a collar or a harness or a muzzle is the same. We will describe you the general process how to train your dog to a harness.

The harness protects health of the dog, especially its entire neck area from getting affected. As a result, the fragile cervical vertebrae, which are exposed to extreme stress, are preserved when wearing a collar, because not only spine may be affected, but any pressure or a shift may cause more continuous movement throughout the body, because the dog's body is bent. In addition, the trachea and the larynx are overloaded, so a drawing (or pulling!) made dog groan and cough. Learn more about the advantages of dog harness over dog collar.

If you hesitate over a choice between material for dog harness, this comparison article about leather or nylon dog harness will help you to take the decision.

Not every harness is produced with handle because it depends on dog breed and purpose of harness use. The harness serves for safe dog handling first of all. It doesn't hurt a dog's neck if it pulls on a lead and distributes loads along its body evenly. Dog harness is an essential attribute for dog walking, training, sport and work. Find out whether you need a dog harness with or without handle.

There are different metals and alloys that are used for dog harnesses fittings producing, but not all of them are solid and durable. Learn about the best suitable hardware for dog harness.

Leather harnesses are unsuitable for bathing, swimming and walking in heavy rain. Wipe the harness with a dry cloth and let it dry at room temperature if it got wet. Oil the harness with a balsam when it is dried.

The harness may change its color under the influence of direct sunlight.

Use a special ventilated bag of natural fabric to hold the harness and keep it from excessive dryness, dust and humidity.