CHewing through harness - driving me bonkers!

[Stephanie]

Hi All!

 

Perry is doing just great, we're in training and she's growing like a weed!   However.....   ( LoL) 

 

Evidently we are going to be in need of a steel harness ( doesn't sound comfortable right) haaha!  Just kidding!

She has chewed through her second harness in less than a month!!!     She chews through right at the chest.... she digs her head down and gets her mouth around it and treats it like a CHEW TOY!!

 

I assume most of you  might suggest  it needed to fit better, but if I go down in size, then  that one is too small in other areas? i have adjusted it MANY time, trying to get  it to fit snugger, but not constrciting...     It's just the generic one that pet smart sells...

 

Anyone else have one to recommend that  isn't chewed through as easily?????

 

Thanks!

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

As you know, the Easy Walk Harness does not rub on the armpit. Just putting it out here so others know

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Jack's does. The straps go under his front legs and the harness fits snugly. It's designed to put pressure on those areas, that's why it stops the pulling.

But even if it doesn't, there's no need for a dog to wear a harness indoors just for the purpose of being able to attach a leash quickly. A collar should be fine.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Interesting. When I get home I'll have to take a picture and ask you to compare. I have two Easy Walk Harnesses and neither go anywhere near the underarms. I didn't know they made different types. Anyway, I agree, there really is no need to have a harness on around the house

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I don't have a picture of JD in his harness, but there are a ton of them on-line if you do a search.

You can clearly see the "belly" strap going under and behind the dog's front legs. This video is the best way, though, to see the harness and how it should be adjusted for proper fit:

[Stephanie]

this is what Perry has....  she chews through piece  right below metal ring on chest...

[Stephanie]

I might give this brand a try...   doesn't have the chest strap that she chews on   ...LoL

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

I was thinking the same thing when I recommended it.

[Joanne ~ Spud*]

Same thing. I was commenting that the belly straps, or any other strap never goes under the arm.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Sure it does, at least on the Easy Walk, you can see it in the video picture. It fits right up against the axilla.

[Rachel and Ollie]

ironically my dork boy Ollie still chewed through the strap with the ring on it on his gentle leader harness. (rolling my eyes) I just had to make sure I took it off as soon as he enters the apartment. 

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Here's a picture of it on a dummy, easier to see.

http://www.wag.com/dog/p/premier-pet-easy-walk-harness-127357?site=...}

[F, Calla & Luca]

My dogs still wear their rolled leather collars always except when they are being bathed. That way I know I can grab them, not really necessary now a days. If they get out, a rare event they have their tags handy for someone to see. I see no downside since neither one has any tendency to grab a collar on the other one. Ears and tails are so much easier for them to grab. I always have two finger breadths of room under the collar.