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.
1636656
I would get the medium leash. I originally got the medium for my male bassett/beagle and returned it for the small (he was a borderline size as well) . The collar needs to fit tight to work. Good luck!
876128
I tried to find out as much information about these collars as possible. There is one school of thought that says do NOT get a quick release fastener if you have a strong/aggressive dog cuz it's possible for them to tug so hard that this release comes open. It surely makes putting the collar on and taking it off MUCH easier, I can say for sure. Look at some videos on YouTube for great information. Just measure the dogs neck for sizing. It's no problem to take some links out if it's too large. If you choose too small, you can order extra links as well. I've tried other collars and, believe me, this one has no competition.
1481106
I have a boxer/pit/beagle mix. this works because you can adjust it and there's NO pulling. but practice in an enclosed area first to be sure you have it properly adjusted. if not, it can be shaken off. it's still attached to the collar, but your control will be gone and if you have a hard puller, it can be a sudden yank.
1115700
no you can't attach a leash to it. it fits quite snug so if you want to you could probably put a harness of over top of the shirt. it has work wonder with my dog, she will even nap during a thunder storm while wearing it. I recommend it highly.
288753
Hi MH, There are a few things to consider. Is your dog strong enough to pull you out of the chair. If so, I wouldn't recommend this. Or is the dog capable of controlling your chair speed and possibly endangering you? If the dog is smaller and not one to pull then I think this is an excellent choice! The length of the leash is adjustable and could be used in a chair. I just wouldn't want you hurt. It does take core strength with a pulling dog like mine. Let us know how it goes!
475226
Please DON'T attach to a collar. Attaching to a collar is truly dangerous. Even if you don't stop suddenly, if your dog slips even half way off the seat he or she could easily strangle or break his or her neck. Yes a halter costs extra but it's your dog's life we are talking about here.
1392730
No, it has a hook to attach a leash too or you could hook the collar up to it, but it is really short that way, I didn't like how it seemed to choke the dog, so I just hooked it to a leash.
1831420
I don't put it on a leash..recommendation is to attach it to the front of your body...I attach to waistband pants I am wearing, or even top of waistband on underwear.
1156025
I recommend a Herm Sprenger prong collar AND guidance from a reputable trainer if you've never used one before. You should also consider a leash that accommodates the backup collar, especially if you choose the quick release prong collar. I agree that you should avoid "house brand" products. My first experience using one was for a nervous, fear aggressive 75 lb. dog; I found it enormously helpful. It also makes 'easy' dogs even easier.
1200211
Actually there's no loop for the leash. I just clip it on the harness' handle. O.o
2154907
This backpack does not attach to a leash. Either leave the dogs collar on or a fix would be to purchase some nylon webbing (used for dog collar & leashes) with the same size D ring and sew it onto the section of the backpack that always stay's on the dog when at rest. Hope this helped. I am just getting ready to do this to my kyjen doggie backpack.
205926
The more the dog pulls, the tighter the leash gets, regardless the direction the dog pulls. The problem I have with the leash is that with just normal well behaved walking the leash doesn't doesn't stay in the general position pictured but tends to slide back to around the dogs waist, below the ribs. I don't that really effects much, I just don't care for that.
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The Thunder leash attaches to your dog's regular collar. It then goes around their middle which starts at a bracket that is attached to the clasp. There are slides that are positioned 2 in. before and after where the leash is joined around their middle. My basset usually backs up when he feels threatened (something that happens often) and he has never slipped out of his harness like traditional ones. Worse case scenario, he'll get out of the the belly part but will still be connected at the collar!
1150418
It has an attached loop, which you may attach a small restraint, or leash, and suggesting no longer than 5 or 6 inches, in which you may attach to your dogs upper torso harness. Do not recommend attaching to a neck collar, in the event an accident may occur, he or she won't have to worry about being choked. My Chihuahua loves it, but now she barks at everyone, LOL...
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.
152975
You can attach it to your dog's collar or harness. When properly adjusted it keeps the dog safely in the booster.