Is there a way to prevent my dog from backing out of this harness? I do make sure it's tightened securely on his body, but he's gotten out of it.
1873135
I love these harnesses, but one of my dogs did the same thing. This has only happened once. Do you have the soft part of the harness in the back? You should be able to tighten both sides enough so he can't pull out. I usually hold the leash up a bit so he can't pull backwards. I do love the quick release.
1873136
Brenda, I have to think you have a harness that is too large for your dog. I can't imagine how it could back out if the size is correct.
1873137
Once I adjusted the thin straps so they fit well from her chest over her shoulders and tightened the lead to the soft straps. my dog couldn't back out of this harness.
1873138
I had the same problem until I figured out you have to make sure both soft straps are around the legs as well as the thin straps are on each side and then tighten it securely. I have 3 dogs and each one has one. Won't go for a walk without them.
1873139
Make sure harness is right size. We have g had no difficulties using the harnesses with our three dogs. Also tightened adequately.
423021
I think you need the next size down. It's too big for your dog. Are you keeping this collar on your dog 24-7? I only use mine to walk the dog. It shouldn't fall off when you're walking your dog. If it does, it is definitely too large.
2128381
Is there a way for the seatbelt to lock? I put the harness on my dog and he slowly made his way to the front seat. Help!
74046
Leslie,I normally keep my dog in the back seat of my car, but on occasion (he always prefers the front seat) I will let him sit up front with me. I just attach the leash or a rope around the passengers seat with enough slack and attach the clasp or other end of rope to the loop on the back of his harness. I allow enough slack for him to move about - somewhat, but not enough so that if I slammed on the brakes he would hit the dash or window.I hope this helps. Best regards,Jeff Turner
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It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it... » Read More It took me several adjustments to get it to fit right. Try letting out on the front adjustment and tightening the one that goes around the chest to see if that might move the straps back . That worked on mine . you could probably make some fleece pads if that doesnt work and than readjust . Remember that this halter isnt meant to be that total answer to pulling. They also still need training as well. It just throws them a bit off when they try to pull. Before our Poodle got the hang of the harness and training he sort of learned to walk sideways to make the harness not work the way it should lol! « Show Less
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Yes, I had the same problem with the little dog. Eventually just put a piece of Velcro to keep in place.
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No. I wish it would to force him back. My dog has learned to take the brief shock and keep going oitside the boundary. Additional information: This unit is not good for dogs such as retrievers that will submerge it in water. It is not waterproof.
1869653
When it is fitted correctly then it is not likely the dog leg will slip through. My dog has never gotten out of this harness once I bought the correct size. He has gotten out of other brands though. I wouldn't leave it on unsupervised though, I tried that too and he destroyed it. I have to buy a new one but this is still better than others. I been though 6 harnesses in two years, mainly because I buy it too big or I leave it within his reach.
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This is not meant for your cat to be put in and then tied up. All the cat has to do is pull against the leash and the velcro will undo. As for escaping out of the harness with no leash attached; my cat hasn't ever escaped out of it while just wearing it. It's the tension between the harness and the leash that causes the velcro to come undone.
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Yes. We bought ours in hopes of stoping our dog from jumping fences and it doesn't work at all!! The clip that sits on the dogs back is a synch clip that can't be locked in place so it only tightens when pulled on by a leash. When not tight the dog just walks it off as it loosens. Not a good product!!
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Hi, my lab is a lean 70 lbs. He dosent have a big chest. And I feel like there is barely enough Velcro to hold it. It does work for him but I don't like the metal loop the Velcro belt passes through on the front harness. It's in a area with a lot of movement and I feel like it should be more streamline or relocated. All that being said, we do use it quite often. I have not noticed any sore spots caused by the harness. And he dosent seem to mind wearing it. Loads must be perfectly equal on each side or the harness will sag to the heavier side. Hope this helps
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Basically the leash is connected to the existing collar and goes around the chest of the dog. The slack is controlled by the metal clasp that connects to the existing collar. So he'd have to be able to get lose from his own collar for him to back out of it.
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Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of training and dog articles too.. Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of... » Read More Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of training and dog articles too.. « Show Less
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For sure, the neck hole is very generous. I find that unless your dog is intentionally pulling backwards and TRYING to slip out it should't come off. It's a great running/pulling harness. I got the medium for my husky (she's 22kg) if that helps for comparison.
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I always put the vest on my dog when going to the boat. He has fallen in a few times. Once he was in the water for a while until I noticed him missing. I also throw him in the water and walk down the dock in front of him to give him exercise. He love/hates this. His tail always wags when he give back on the dock.
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I worry about ALL prong collars falling off, they tend to twist and release themselves. I put a short rope connecting the round ring on the prong collar to another collar (flat buckle or nylon choke) this way If the prong comes loose, the dog will still be connected to the leash. Photo is on the Amazon site for Herm Springer prong collar. Best of luck with your lab! :)
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the strap that is on top of the dog is too narrow, I believe it bothers/hurts the animals back/spine, if u loosen it then urine escapes. I believe the strap should be wider.