Bonnie Pup Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) I thought I was doing the right thing by using a martingale style collar to try to correct Bonnie's pulling on the leash, but a vet mentioned that a harness would be better because she seems to cough when she pulls. I know a harness might encourage her to pull even more though. Can anyone recommend a harness for a large 30kg dog that won't encourage her to pull? Thanks Edited September 8, 2010 by Bonnie Pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvus Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Did you know you can get no-pull harnesses? They attach at the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 There are no-pull harnesses - however, it may be just that the training methods you have been advised to use don't suit? What has your trainer advised you to do ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) I thought I was doing the right thing by using a martingale style collar to try to correct Bonnie's pulling on the leash, but a vet mentioned that a harness would be better because she seems to cough when she pulls.I know a harness might encourage her to pull even more though. Can anyone recommend a harness for a large 30kg dog that won't encourage her to pull? Thanks I wouldn't take training advice from a vet anymore than I'd take veterinary advice from a trainer. Talk to a trainer. If you end up going the no-pull harness route, Sporn make a good one. Edited September 8, 2010 by poodlefan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Pup Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 The vet said something about sensitivity around the trachea, she said it's nothing major to worry about because she's a big dog, but she said this would be best in Bonnie's case. Thank you I will look up those harnesses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Pup Posted September 8, 2010 Author Share Posted September 8, 2010 We don't have a regular trainer but we're booked in to see a behaviourist soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Front attaching harness and your Behaviourist can show you how to use it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I second the front attaching harness - from experience it works well. But have now been able to move my dog on to a collar. I used one called Easywalker (I think that's right). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazawayaya Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Gentle Leader Harness! worked like magic on my boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hi, I've been using the Sporn Mesh Harness and it is great. I have recommended this to others and they have thanked me so much for putting them onto it. I got mine from the website from www.puppymagic.com.au and chose the large size (my dog is 30kgs dobexrottie). I have had a lot of success with it and she no longer pulls and walks nicely beside me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KitKat Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Go the Sporn It's great and it can be surprising the amount of difference in the pulling - without discomfort to you or your dog I tried it on one of my guys and it's great - and it doesn't cause discomfort/distraction like the halti type stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spottychick Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 That sporn harness is certainly different. Can someone post any other pics of it - I'm finding it hard to see how it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I don't gt the sporn harness thing - little dog down the road has one and he actually pulls more with it on - how is it supposed to prevent pulling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I don't gt the sporn harness thing - little dog down the road has one and he actually pulls more with it on - how is it supposed to prevent pulling? The sporn mesh harness prevents pulling by putting pressure on the front of the chest as well as under the front legs (the straps are covered with wool/sherpa covers). Both my two dogs have one and I can't recommend it enough. Perhaps the dog down the road doesn't have it on properly. I also guess that some dogs are born to pull. I also do training as well, so this is a tool to assist with the no pulling, and if you only use it without any positive reinforcement training, then I'm assuming it may not work. All those that I know that have one, also do training as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adnil444 Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 That sporn harness is certainly different. Can someone post any other pics of it - I'm finding it hard to see how it works. Hi, if you go to www.sporn.com they have their products listed (they also have their previous model harness, but the mesh one is the latest more improved model, which is what I have). It is one piece which slips over the dogs head and you lift the front legs through the loops. Very easy and quick to put on. They also come with a lifetime guarantee which they fulfilled, when the model I had previously, the tension clip broke and they replaced it, with the later model for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
all that glitters Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I recently got a Black Dog Balance Harness for Shyla, its fantastic!! She doesn't pull in it and she's much more happier having a harness on rather than tension around her neck. It attaches to the front as well http://www.positivepawsdt.com.au/shop/prod...p?id_product=61 I don't know why she doesn't pull in it, she easily could, it says it teaches them to walk balanced on all 4 feet and not to rely on the leash, so far it's kinda doing that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovemesideways Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 (edited) If your dog is really determined, then they're gonna pull no matter what. Training is generally needed, whether you use harness, halti or flat collar. Edit to add, Kikopup has some good videos on youtube about training your dog not to pull on a harness! Edited September 8, 2010 by lovemesideways Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MavericksMission Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I use a Easy Walk Harness (front attaching) for Hector & a Sporn Harness for Maverick. I prefer the Sporn harness, find it works better. Certainly recommend training though, as a no pull harness and other things like that are just band-aids... DOL members taught me this when I was asking for help when I first started in the forum. Proper training has really helped my boys and they are improving their walking nicely skills all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frufru Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 Thanks for that info - the dog I was refering to has one of the older models. I looked after him for 4 weeks while his owner was in hospital and taught him to walk on a normal collar on a loose lead but he still pulls like a team of bullocks when she walks him :laugh: Not a great believer on harnesses for untrained dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanabanana Posted September 8, 2010 Share Posted September 8, 2010 I used a gentle leader ezy walk harness for my 40kg puller. Allows for much better control. To be honest, it doesnt stop him from pulling, but it allows me to get him back in place very easily - though he does pull much less. Attached at front. I also have a lead attached to his front collar so I can eventually wean him off the harness. We tried a lot of different things for his pulling to not much avail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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