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Walking is a fun activity both for the dog owner and the pet. Apart from improving the fitness level of dog and master, both would find walking a good time to enhance the bond as well as a good time to meet other people for the master and other dogs for the pet. Dogs would always attract attention thus the master will gain friends. Walking will give the dog an opportunity to be with other dogs.

Walking the dog though would not always be a pleasurable time for both the master and the dog. Not all dogs would walk calmly by the owner and one that pulls the leash can have injuries. Dogs have the inclination to wander and one that has slipped from the collar would be very difficult to recall. If similar situations prevent you from walking your dog why don’t you use a harness? Harness is a good alternative to collars as trachea and neck injuries can be prevented because the pressure is evenly distributed on the dog’s body and not on the neck alone.

A harness would be a better alternative to collars for dogs that have the inclination to pull on the leash. A harness would be suitable for dogs with small heads and fragile necks. A harness though can be difficult to put on especially on a dog that does not want to wear one. How will you condition the dog to the feel of the harness around its body?

To make the task of putting on the harness easier you need to have the cooperation of the dog but as these pets are always eager to please the master, the task would not be too difficult. Patting the dog for a while or praising the dog or giving a few treats would help the dog to have a positive association with the harness. Stand over your pet so that the body is between your legs.

This way you can use your knees to keep the dog in position while the hands are putting on the harness. Slip the neck loop over the dog’s head. Check the fit of the neck loop. You must be able to insert two fingers under the collar. Bend the leg and gently lift one foot through one opening on the side of the breast plate. Do the same procedure on the other leg. Check the fit. The breast plate should be between the front legs. Pull the band over the dog’s belly and snap the buckle together. Make sure that the fit is correct.

More information on how to put on a dog harness and first aid for dogs can be found at Sarah’s Dogs.

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