How do you attach the leash or do you just use a regular dog collar? I like to keep my excitable dog under control. Suggestions?
34516
The leash does not attach to the vest. Use the collar you normally use. If you use a harness, the harness would be worn under the vest. You can attach the leash to the harness through a zippered opening at the top of the vest.
34517
Use a regular collar. I even use an Easy Walk Harness with mine (underneath the vest)! LOVE this vest and so does Kody. I sewed my Service Dog patches to it as well. It is very visible and wonderful for this purpose.
34518
There will be enough room for you to have a standard collar around the neck, If you have a harness, there is a slit in the top of the vest where you can connect the leash. Hope this helps :)
34519
There is a zipper between the shoulder blade area that can be opened for a leash to connect to a harness, if that is what you are using. I don't use it, since I get better control with a neck collar up high behind the ears.
1312958
Buy a stainless tag and secure it on a collar that doesn't hang loosely on the dog's neck. It sounds like the collar you're using is too loose
1689354
I always use a harness on all of my pups (shih tzus). I bought this lead strictly for a training class. You have more control with a harness & leash. Hope this helps!
1931607
I use a harness for my dog ,better if you stop real quick ,will not hurt dog much safer than a collar
1516387
It may loosen occasionally, I have to tighten mine after every 3rd-4th ride. What worked best for my dog's pulling is a nose harness, she was a different dog after we started using it on walks and did not pull at all. When I ride with her, I put the nose harness on her but attach the bike leash to her body harness not the nose harness. Just having it on keeps her in check. You might want to check that out, got mine at Petsmart for $14.
1003301
I can't answer your question because I don't tie my dogs in the yard. It's an excellent harness to "walk" your dog in. I have two, in different sizes for different dogs. My smaller dog is very hyper and active. It calms her down when we walk with the harness. My larger dog is typically not good just with a leash on the collar. She walks so much better with the harness. Because the harness goes around the body, it tends not to pull. Sorry for the long answer, but I can say it's an excellent harness and DO TRY TO WALK YOUR DOG IN IT.
770763
I'm not sure what you mean, exactly, are you planning to run the line to keep her in your yard when you are not home? Some dogs learn that the collar is what makes the difference, others don't ever figure it out. Honestly having it both ways is complicated and not something I would recommend.
518424
I never remove the collar. That's a good way to forget to put it back on and now your Pooch can roam freely. Sounds like that rumor was started by someone's Dog.
110116
I have labs that pull also. This collar prevents the dog from backing out of it and getting loose. Mine still pulled with this collar. My vet recommended the easy walk harness and it works like a charm. It makes it difficult for them to pull because the strap crosses over their front legs. Amazon has the best prices!!
475224
Attaching it to the collar would be awful. Think about what would happen in an accident. Your dog would get thrown forward and then stopped abruptly by the neck... Get a harness or let your dog loose.
1380012
I think a harness is best for an energetic dog especially if s/he won't be closely supervised. My experience is that the dog is less likely to get tangled, injured or free with a harness as opposed to collar
1200211
Actually there's no loop for the leash. I just clip it on the harness' handle. O.o
1446680
It is not a good idea to tie a dog out unsupervised. As the other reviewers mention, the dog can chew through the nylon, can get wrapped up in and around anything within the radius of the leash, and the clip on the leash can stick open from "working" by the collar loop; all resulting in a loose and unattended pet. A fenced run is usually a better answer. Agression issues are often generated from tied dogs too. Talk to a trainer to verify.
1115703
I haven't had any problems with attaching a leash. The front doesn't come up so high that the collar is covered so leash goes on as usual. There is an opening if you are using a harness. The Thundershirt really makes a difference with our little dog during storms, I would recommend it for sure!
947426
We attach it to a harness just because we feel a harness is more comfortable for our dog. I would think you could attach it to a regular dog collar too.
1200210
You are supposed to clip the leash onto a regular color, so a Gentle Leader will work great. Our dog pulls too much on collars and it rubs his neck so we actually clip the leash around the buckle in front on top so the pack is the only thing he has to wear.
1115699
No, there is no clip or other fastener to attach a leash. You would need a separate collar.