Harness recs for deep chested breeds?
Harness recommendations?
I’m on the search still for the right harness for my one year old standard poodle that both fits her securely and doesn’t cause her discomfort.
Heres what we’ve tried…
- TUG harness from Amazon- fairly regular harness with one strap behind the legs. This was fine until she backed right out of it since she has such a skinny head/neck/shoulders.
- Ruffwear Flagline. Upgraded to this one since it has a second strap behind the legs in hopes it was ‘escape proof’. Well she did still back out once, but more importantly than that she HATED getting it on. I think it caused discomfort, originally I thought it was too close to her legs and rubbing.
- Saker Bomber. I thought this is it! Nearly a $200 harness, surely it will be perfect. Well, no escapes yet, but she also HATES it. She’s dipping her back down and arching uncomfortably when it goes on. It is adjusted so it isnt digging into her legs- but I think the issue is due to her body shape when shes standing its fitted perfectly but when sitting its quite tight around her.
- PHOEPET No Pull Harness. I bought this as a cheap option post-surgery for taking her into our fenced in backyard since its so easy to put on but now it’s become out regular harness most days (unless in public where I used the Saker so she cant slip out). It fits terribly though, i tighten it around her, but then she’ll put her head down and its sliding forward gaping. I think this just isnt meant for the shape of a deep chested dog, also it definitely rubs behind her front legs.
- Petsafe Easy Walk. Returned immediately, i tried multiple times and just could not get this to work with her shape. She’d lean forward and it’d be up her neck.
So… I’m looking for a magical harness recommendation that:
\- isnt easy to escape
\- isnt going to squeeze her stomach uncomfortably when sitting
\- doesnt fall forward / actually fits a deep chested dog
\- Is relatively safe for the car. If i cant find a harness that works and meets this criteria, I’ll have to look into car crates which is an option but I really like the harness/tether car solution for her.
Any thoughts?! Shes also a puller. We’re working on that, but its difficult to not let her pull when shes about to slip right out of a harness.