Vets and dog trainers weigh in on their favorite harnesses for all kinds of dogs.
Ideally, you’ll find a harness that your dog is comfortable wearing day in and day out. And if you’re successful in that effort, you will definitely want it to be made of durable and easy-to-clean materials. Thankfully, most brands design their harnesses with these factors in mind. Still, we have noted harnesses that are machine-washable or especially tough.A harness that doesn’t fit well can quickly become a hazard to your dog’s safety.
To get the best fit, start by looking for a harness designed for your dog’s size, and in some cases for their specific body type, since even within the categories of small, medium, and large, canine body proportions vary greatly. According to Jason Kraut, owner of, the best harnesses are adjustable in more than one spot to fit barrel-chested dogs just as well as more svelte ones.
Keep in mind that your dog should also get a say in the kind of harness they wear. Strategist senior writer Liza Corsillo has a toy poodle, Uli, who is very sensitive to bulky material under her arms — so Corsillo found a harness with thin straps that Uli hardly feels. It took several trips to the pet store and trying on a few different styles before Corsillo landed on one that Uli would actually want to walk in.
for more control. Not all of the harnesses on this list have both front and back leash rings or loops, but we have noted each one’s attachment points below.Some are pretty obvious, slipping over the dog’s head and clipping behind their back. Others are more complicated and can feel like solving an elaborate puzzle. However they function, the best harnesses should be easy for you to figure out and pleasant for your dog to get into.
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