Incorrect sizing also leads to the risk of the harness being too big for your dog. This can lead to them slipping out of it when they are on a walk and running away. Make sure your dog is comfortable with the noise of the clips first by simply clipping the harness up while you’re holding it, so they can hear the sound and you can see how they react. Where the figure-hugging Ruffwear Front Range is quite heavily padded and therefore a little hot to wear when the temperature rises, this skimpier, bikini-like model is thinner and lighter and much better suited for use on hot summer days.

You could feasibly use this harness all year round, although you’d be better off also investing in the standard model for winter use. But for the summer months, there really isn’t a better-fitting and more convenient harness than this one. The heavy-duty plastic clips are seriously large and we wonder if this combination of wide webbing and large clips is the reason the whole harness tends to shift over to one side after a few minutes wear. That said, at no time did the dog – an elderly Labrador – appear to be in discomfort. We suspect the smaller sizes use narrower, thinner and more supple webbing, which should ensure the harness remains in better position. If you’re looking for the perfect dog collar and lead set for training your furry friend then we highly recommend a harness. Offering your four-legged friend ample support, our designer dog harness and leads sets are especially great for pups who aren’t yet used to walking on a lead or haven’t learned their manners! Take the tape measure and use it to measure the broadest part of your dog’s chest – usually the area right behind the armpits. The Rabbitgoo harness provides style and quality, and it’s impossible to deny. It has everything you need to retain control over your dog while also ensuring they are comfortable and secure.As a result, they often turn around or stop completely. They don’t just discourage pulling, they can help to eliminate it completely. They are a great training aid and cause no pain or discomfort. Harness or Collar? Once fitted onto your cat, this harness is easy to adjust; but the plastic clips are a little stiff to use. However, this also means the harness is secure; there’s no danger of the clips coming undone. A lead is included in the price, making it great value for money. Another handy feature is the traffic handle – a split section of non-stretchy webbing positioned very close to the dog’s harness. It’s imperative that you use this handle when approaching a road or walking on the pavement. The great thing about this leash is that there’s at least two feet of stretch in the webbing and that’s extremely useful when running because there’s less chance of the animal pulling you over if it suddenly veers off to chase a rabbit. Some dog harnesses are also fitted with a soft handle at the top, so you can easily grab the dog if it wants to get involved in a fight or is simply too keen to meet another pooch. Given that dogs will usually exit water at the same place they went in, these handles are also a godsend for helping dogs out of rivers or lakes with steep banks. Do I still need a collar?

Julius-K9 is a huge player in the world of canine wear. The company started out supplying harnesses for police and emergency rescue dogs and has applied some of its original designs to a wide range of consumer pooch models.There aren’t many downsides to this harness, but the sound of the Velcro could scare nervous cats. The harness is padded, though, which reduces noise and makes the harness more comfortable for your cat to wear. I like that this no pull dog harness comes at such a reasonable price, and the range of sizes for this harness makes it very appealing. It does have a couple of downsides, but it remains flexible and versatile as well as an excellent option for a training aid. This is designed as a no-pull solution for most dogs, with both a lifting action and front control steering. It’s a great design for flat-nosed dogs who cannot wear a headcollar. Whether you’re looking for something strong and durable from Ruffwear, a luxury leather combo from Dogs & Horses or a fun yet sophisticated set by Hiro + Wolf, we have something for every taste. Give your four-legged friend the exercise that they need to stay fit, healthy and happy with our matching dog harness and lead sets.