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A dog collar or harness is an important accessory for your dog since it brings his identification, permit as well as proof of rabies vaccination as well as likewise keeps him safely tethered to you on the end of a leash. It’s likewise a method to showcase your dog’s style, whether you select a sturdy leather model, a stylish as well as practical nylon harness or collar or a elegant designer style. however the very first thing you should think about is whether a collar or harness will be finest for your dog. While the collar is the most prominent choice, there are many benefits to selecting a harness for your dog instead.
Your dog’s breed or physical characteristics is an important consideration when choosing between a collar as well as a harness. A collar puts pressure directly on your dog’s neck as well as throat which can lead to gagging or problem breathing, particularly if your dog pulls on the leash. A harness wraps across your dog’s breast as well as under the torso, getting rid of pressure on the neck, throat as well as trachea. Therefore, brachycephalic dogs with short muzzles as well as dogs with a tendency to a collapsing trachea will be safer with a harness rather than a collar that can compress the trachea making breathing more difficult. Harnesses are likewise suggested for specific breeds that are prone to disorders of the spinal column such as Dachshunds.
How your dog behaves on a leash is one more factor to consider. A harness will offer you higher control, so it’s easier to restrain your dog on a harness rather than a collar. If your dog is an getaway artist, you will most likely discover he can slip out of a collar much easier than he can get out of a harness which offers a more secure fit.
Now offered at PetMeds, the Ruffin’ It adjustable dog Harness is available in four different sizes for toy (8”-14”), little (14” – 20”), medium (20” – 28”) as well as big dogs (28” -36”). The 100% nylon harness has a metal D-ring to connect a leash. To determine the appropriate size, determine your dog’s girth behind the front legs as well as add 2”. If your dog falls in-between sizes, choose the next largest size.
Ready to try a harness for your dog? just let us understand in the comments right here for your possibility to win one for your own dog. We have one of each size to provide away, so let us understand which size your dog would use.
Update: Congrats to Trixie (small harness), Megan (medium harness) as well as Diane (large harness), the winners of the harness giveaway! We still have a harness in the toy size to provide away if anyone with a toy dog leaves a comment.