We recently acquired the Kong pocket harness and are quite pleased with it thus far (those pockets are a bonus!).

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For car rides, we utilize the Sleepypod Terrain, one of the few crash-tested harnesses available. However, it's not the ideal fit for everyday walks, as it leaves some slack around the neck area.

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Prior to that, we employed a Rabbitgoo harness for daily walks, and while it served its purpose, it wasn't the most comfortable fit for our dog, causing some rubbing in the armpits.

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We made the error of trying the 2 Hounds Freedom harness when our pup was still teething. Unfortunately, the front horizontal strap proved to be easily accessible to her teeth and apparently made of flimsy material, as she managed to gnaw through it before we even left our yard. While it may be a suitable option for older dogs, our experience left us unimpressed.

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For very young puppies, I strongly recommend purchasing an affordable, sale-priced harness that's appropriately sized for your pup, as they'll quickly outgrow it. This will save you unnecessary expenses as they transition through different sizes.

I like the minimalism of the Petsafe EasyWalk harness. It's front-clip with the leash ring on a small loop that tightens the harness across the dog's chest slightly when pulled. It's been the right amount of feedback necessary for my 45lb Shepherd mix to learn loose leash walking.

I also have a ruffwear front range and a wonder walker. I started with the ruffwear and loved how comfortable it seemed. My girl could wear it all day without a problem. But it didn't help with leash training or pulling while walking.

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I tried the wonder walker based on her trainer's recommendation and it was like magic. She wears it for all her walks and it has helped so much with her loose leash training.

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She is a 6-month-old lab/hound mix who already weighs 40 pounds and is strong. I definitely recommend the wonder walker for leash training.

Ruffwear's double point harness is an excellent choice for dogs that pull. For around $45, you can get this fantastic harness that helps with pulling by attaching the leash to the front d-ring, which leads from the chest. If your dog pulls, they'll simply turn around.

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For even more stability and control, you can also use double-clasped leashes that clip onto both d-rings.

I swear by the casual harness by Hurtta. Love it, and my dog doesn't mind it (she hates all harnesses and clothes). We also use the Freedom No Pull Harness for most walks, but if we go on longer hikes I don't like how it goes across the shoulders in the front, so I opt for the Hurtta harness which doesn't restrict mobility at all.

We have an escape artist who has an intense dislike of the dog across the street so we use the Ruffwear Webmaster harness (pictured below) because it has the two straps underneath. He has not been able to pull out of this. It has a front attachment point as well, but it’s a strong fabric instead of metal so I don’t use it for him. The handle on top is super useful if we encounter his nemesis out on our walks.

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Another photo of Hershey wearing his harness.

I’ve been using the True Love harness for years now and love it. I use the front clip because she’s a puller otherwise, and I love that there’s a handle on the back. It’s a great price for the quality.

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2hounds harness is awesome

None of them my dog is fucking Houdini, she needs a lead on her collar and the harness so when she decides to do her “fuck this shit I’m out” she is still tethered at the neck

The Joyride harness has been my go-to for exactly that reason. The handle on the back is sturdy enough to actually grab and control your dog quickly, and the overall build feels solid not one of those flimsy handles that’s just stitched on as an afterthought

Joyride. Easy to put on and very durable. A little costly but worth it imo

Wilderdog

I havee tried a few harnesses with a handle on top. Ruffwear felt way too bulky. Kurgo never fit right. The Joyride one has been my favorite. Its super easy to get on and off. Its held up really well over the last few years.

2 hounds

We love Happy Floof's harness! fully adjustable + super waterproof. It cleans so easily too.

I like the Sofa Dogs Wear from Czech. Nice fit on Whippets and Greyhounds.

We have always used 2 Hounds Design. They are very well made and they have a large variety of colors and designs. Our dog gnawed through one and they replaced it with no questions, we only paid $10 for postage.

Definitely a Y harnesses, we have some that are neck adjustable and others are all-rounders

I won’t give brands as I’m in Aus and don’t know if they ship internationally but here’s some photos to show the difference between the 2: https://imgur.com/a/5PnXBO4

We use julius k9 powerharness for both of our dogs

IDC powerharness by K9

Both with matching name tags of course

Rabbitgoo no pull harness . Has a clip on the front and back. A handle on the back in case you need to grab them. Had ours for years and it's still in perfect condition. Our girl was 5 months, strong, and impulsive when we got her. This harness helped tremendously in being able to keep a strong adhd dog safe and was useful in our training. You can buy them on Amazon

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As many others will suggest, Bullybillows is a solid choice. Our boy is 1 and wears the air mesh model in the middle size 3, with some room left for adjustment.

BullyBillows

Gorgeous baby!

Woof concept from Vancouver. Only one that fits my boy well.

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He's 2 now and 65 lbs. Wears a medium.

I use a ruffwear front range harness for runs. I like that it’s padded but not bulky, and appreciate the metal connection point for the leash on the back (he’s allowed to pull when we run, metal stands up to that better). It also has a front connection point we can switch to if we go somewhere after a run where loose leash walking is required.

I understand your concern and wanting the best harness for your active Collie companion! Try Ruffwear Front Range Harness This padded harness has excellent adjustability and a durable build, making it great for most dogs.

The one that fits your dog is the best one. It also depends on how you want your dog to run - canicross or loose leash.

Ruffwear suits some dogs, but for deep chested breeds they often sit too close to the elbow/armpit and cause rubbing/chafe over time.

Dog copenhagen air walk is another good one that tends to fit deeper chested dogs well.

The nonstop dogwear line harness is good if you are thinking you might want to try canicross as it is a good multipurpose harness especially for light pullers.

Another important aspect is your leash - a good bungy leash can make a huge difference.

I use nonstop to amazing effect love all their products

Personally I am a Ruffwear convert - I have used several different brands over the years but now both my two use their Webmaster harnesses without issue. The handle is also super useful for any stiles or particularly difficult rocky bits.

I got Dee's from LupinePet. They make two kinds, one is step in, one is called Roman. Dee's had hers for 4 yrs now. I'd like to try her on one of the front legs only type but so far, she's been doing great on the Lupine.

Gooby escape free easy fit!

I prefer the one that only is for their front legs. It keeps the pressure off their trachea which can be an issue.

Puppia!

I bought a Puppia harness for mine.

Its of course what is best for you, but I found I had less control with a harness than with a leash. He would just pull against it with all his strength against his chest. There were times when he was younger I used a slip collar, but I've had the most success stopping and turning around when he pulls (ad nauseum) and then "nnooooo" when he pulls, and "gooooood" when its slack. I can now guide him with slight pressure from my finger.

Not the answer you’re looking for, but harnesses were strongly not recommended by our breeder. They interfere with the dog’s gait and can make them pull more. It took time and lots of positive reinforcement but our PWD walks very nicely on a leash now

Martingale collar

I would just use a slip lead until they are like 6 months then use a prong collar. Then transition to just regular collar

Love Non-Stop Dogwear front pull- out of the way of shoulders, they have great customer service for fitting

I’d recommend that you go to a pet supply store and get someone to help you try on harnesses. Different styles work best for different dogs.

Sled dogs wear harnesses, a harness is likely just going to make him pull even more. I use a martingale collar with my dog, and even now during our walks we do a little of the loose leash training we did at the start partly to keep it fresh for him and partly because he seems to enjoy it.

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This is the kind I use. I don’t know if it’s “the best” but I like it.

Soft Harness