Enjoy the benefits of our harnesses, whether you are dealing with an enthusiastic puller or you’re looking for a more enjoyable way to enjoy the outdoors together. Using this guide you can ensure that your harness is on correctly, providing your dog with the unparalleled combination of comfort, control and style.
In order to ensure your harness is on correctly, the first step is to establish what size harness is best for your dog. Refer to our videos below along with our size guide to make sure your furry friend is in the right size harness.
Although fitting our Gencon Airmesh or Walk-through harness is instinctive by nature, we are all aware that anything new for you and your dog requires a bit of practice. The process for each harness is slightly different, so take a look below to see how you should be putting your harness on your dog.
The Airmesh Harness
The Walk-through Harness
A good way to tell the correct orientation is by the buckle on the underneath strap. The end with the buckle and fastener should be on the dog’s belly, with the other end moving freely along the strap going across your dog’s chest. Please refer to our photos and videos to check that the harness has been put on correctly!
As we mentioned previously, we recommend practising with your harness at home, ideally when your dog is calm and has already been exercised. Similarly to our headcollars, we advise that you always associate the new harness with something positive for your dog. An example of this could be fitting your harness while your dog is eating or simply delivering a treat or a toy if your dog doesn’t react. Ultimately, your dog will then associate their harness with future walks, providing sufficient motivation.
