My Easy Walk Harness

[BarbV]

Its fiddly for sure. But once you have it fitted, for pulling dogs it is a lifeline! I've seen Mastiffs turn on a dime in my store once using this harness. It uses natural momentum to turn the pulling dog back to you.

That being said, I've always been on the page of training first. I just plain prefer martingale collars because I can leave them on 24 x 7. So I prefer to train them not to pull first

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_6IZA-R4s

 

[JacqueZ]

My sheltie wasn't fully grown until about fourteen months, and I've heard similiar estimates from other owners, so yours should fill it out more in a few months.

 

[BarbV]

Its fiddly for sure. But once you have it fitted, for pulling dogs it is a lifeline! I've seen Mastiffs turn on a dime in my store once using this harness. It uses natural momentum to turn the pulling dog back to you.

That being said, I've always been on the page of training first. I just plain prefer martingale collars because I can leave them on 24 x 7. So I prefer to train them not to pull first

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Us_6IZA-R4s

I should also say that I'm a big fan of the Easy Walk got those untrainable dogs through regular methods.

 

[Laddie's Mom]

I used it for our long walk a few days back, it was OK,but, he still pulled, and when I would gently pull him back, he would cough, or "honk" as I call, he did it a lot on the walk, he did not seem to do it as much on a regular collar. I am concerned as to why this harness does this.

I hope this harness will eventually work. I took his measurements, and it is the right size, so, I guess we shall see, at least he did not pull as badly, so, we are getting there.

 

[Caro]

It won't stop him pulling completely, just pull him back when he does. They are most effective on heavy dogs that put a lot of weight behind each pull.

The honking seems strange, the front strap may be sitting too high on his chest - try adjusting the straps so it drops down a bit (loosen the top and tighten the underneath) and sits more like the pic below. Otherwise it may just be his reaction to the strange feeling of being pulled around. Keep using it because he needs a few tries to get the idea that pulling is uncomfortable.

 

[Emmasmom]

If he is pulling ahead of you and you want him to walk at your side, take a wooden spoon, put peanut butter on it. When you are walking him, lower it so he gets a lick, raise it, lower again a bit later, etc. He will learn that not pulling and walking nicely gives him a terrific reward.

 

[Toffee's Mom]

I wouldn't use that canned hissing sound that was mentioned, I recommend not to use aversion like that for a dog that gets scared or is hyper. It just builds up more frustration in the long run!

Mine both wear mediums and it's also a little loose in the front, but it works just fine. It's less for them pulling, but to not create barrier frustration if they do lunge, it's easier and less painful to get them back to focus on me. Usually use it when we're out in high stimulating environments, works great

 

[Laddie's Mom]

I have been using my new harness for a month now, I really am pleased with it, it is the only time that Laddie does not pull, he still does with a regular collar, it is amazing how it snaps him to attention. I hope when I start obedience with him, the pulling will stop no matter what collar I use, until that time, the Easy Walk has been a life and arm saver.

 

[Tabitha]

I have been using my new harness for a month now, I really am pleased with it, it is the only time that Laddie does not pull, he still does with a regular collar, it is amazing how it snaps him to attention. I hope when I start obedience with him, the pulling will stop no matter what collar I use, until that time, the Easy Walk has been a life and arm saver.

Glad to hear it's working so well for you.

 

[susanmccain]

I have been using my new harness for a month now, I really am pleased with it, it is the only time that Laddie does not pull, he still does with a regular collar, it is amazing how it snaps him to attention. I hope when I start obedience with him, the pulling will stop no matter what collar I use, until that time, the Easy Walk has been a life and arm saver.

I'm glad to hear that the harness is working for you and Laddie. I'm sure it makes for a much more pleasant outing when it is used. Congrats!