Walk Harness

Walking The Dog Tops A Gym Workout For Healthy Living

Its official – experts now say that walking your dog is healthier than the gym! Surprised? Don’t be. The benefits of a brisk 30 – 60 minute walk will burn nearly as many calories as an aerobic class. Why? Because dogs need daily walks for potty breaks and exercise, forcing owners to get out and walk regularly. And regular exercise is the key to a healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular fitness. Just make sure to give the same consideration to your pups walking gear as you do to your own.

Now that you know that, its time to gear up for those walks! Your dogs walking gear is as important as a good pair of walking sneakers for you. Your dogs breed characteristics and training needs will dictate the type of collar, leash and/or harness that you need for your daily walking routine. Here’s a few tips for selecting the right walking gear for your dog.

Dog Harness or Dog Collar?

Most vets will recommend a harness over a collar for small dogs. That’s because small dogs are prone to trachea injuries, and the constant pulling of a dogs neck against a collar only increases the risk of injury. A well made harness will not only minimize injury, many adjust to provide the perfect fit and look great on your dog.

Dog Collars are a better choice for bigger or strong breeds because it makes pulling, something that big dog breeds are naturally inclined to do, a bit more difficult. A dog collar also serves as a good general training tool too, so if you’ve got a dog that has not yet mastered the art of the neighborhood walk, it will aid you in controlling and training your dog.

Dog Leash Options

There are basically two types of dog leashes: the traditional fixed length leash and the retractable leash. Fixed length leashes allow better control of your dog on walks and minimize leash burn (yes, they are notorious for leaving burns on your legs when not locked). Retractable leashes have their place, and are best for the casual, non-structured walk. But if you are constantly stopping to let Fluffy sniff around, you’re not going to burn many calories. Therefore, the fixed length leash is the best way for you and your dog to stay focused on getting a good cardiovascular walk.

Selecting the Right Dog Harness or Dog Collar for Your Walks

There are plenty of harness and collar styles available on the market today. Your selection depends on your personal preference, along with consideration for how well your dog is trained.

If you have a dog that needs a bit more control than a dog collar will give, then a harness is the way to go. Dog harnesses are not only easier on your dogs neck, they are nearly impossible to wriggle out of – something that many escape artists are good at doing in a collar! Rather than a choke collar, which is favored among those with narrow-headed dogs that can easily wriggle out of a dog collar, a dog harness is a much kinder and gentler way of keeping your dog in check.

When shopping for your dogs walking gear, look for products of quality that are backed by the manufacturer, and allow flexibility to adjust for a good fit. After all, a well-fitting collar or leash is just as important as a well-fitting pair of walking sneakers!

Don’t forget to enjoy your walks with your dog. Walking is not only a great way to get fit and stay in shape, it’s a good stress reliever for both you and your pup!

About the Author

Joanne Wood-Ellison is creator and owner of The Artful Groomer and The Artful Canine. The Artful Groomer offers personalized home-based grooming for all breeds of dogs, and The Artful Canine offers designer dog walking gear that is comfortable, durable and handcrafted exclusively by the Artful Canine in the USA.

Premier Easy Walk Dog Harness The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Unlike traditional collars, our harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone. Its unique front chest leash attachment stops pulling by steering your dog to the side and redirecting his attention towards you. And, its pate…

Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Medium/Large) $12.33 The Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. The Easy Walk Harness is simple to use and easy to fit. Your dog will love it as much as you will! Unlike a collar, the Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area. Traditional harnesses ca…

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Easy Walk Harness $26.99 The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Unlike traditional collars, the Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone. The unique front-chest leash attachment of the Easy Walk Harness stops pulling by steering your dog to the side and redirecting his attention towards you. And, its patent-pending martingale loop provides extra leverage for easy, relaxed control and prevents harness twisting and gapping. Features: Quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly strap make it easier to get the harness on and off. Soft but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit. Petite: width: 3/8? girth: 12?-16? (miniatures, terriers) Small: width: ½? girth: 15?-20? (terriers, shelties, spaniels, etc.) Medium: width: ¾? girth: 20?-28? ( border collies, retrievers, etc.) Large: width: 1? girth: 26?-36? (shepherds, rotties, etc.) X-Large: width: 1? girth: 34?-46? Giant Breeds Available in red .

Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness $21.99 The Gentle Leader Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. The unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling.

NEW! Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Large) $19.99 Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Large) The Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the ?opposition reflex.? That?s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness’ unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog’s chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area. Quality features: A quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps make it easier to get the harness on and off. Soft, but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit. The belly strap is an attractive complementary color – making it easy to identify which strap goes over the shoulders and which goes under the belly.

NEW! Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Medium) $19.99 Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Medium) The Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the ?opposition reflex.? That?s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness’ unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog’s chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area. Quality features: A quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps make it easier to get the harness on and off. Soft, but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit. The belly strap is an attractive complementary color – making it easy to identify which strap goes over the shoulders and which goes under the belly.

NEW! Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Medium/Large) $19.99 Premier Easy Walk Harness Black/Silver (Medium/Large) The Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the ?opposition reflex.? That?s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness’ unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog’s chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area. Quality features: A quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps make it easier to get the harness on and off. Soft, but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit. The belly strap is an attractive complementary color – making it easy to identify which strap goes over the shoulders and which goes under the belly.

NEW! Premier Easy Walk Harness Red (Medium/Large) $19.99 Premier Easy Walk Harness Red (Medium/Large) The Easy Walk Harness is designed to gently discourage your dog from pulling while walking on a leash. Traditional harnesses can actually encourage dogs to pull harder because of the ?opposition reflex.? That?s the reflex that makes sled dogs do what they do. The Easy Walk Harness’ unique front-chest leash attachment stops pulling by tightening slightly across your dog’s chest and shoulder blades. The gentle pressure steers your dog to the side and redirecting his attention back towards you. The Easy Walk Harness never causes coughing, gagging, or choking because the chest strap rests low across the breastbone, not on the delicate tracheal area. Quality features: A quick snap buckle on both the shoulder and belly straps make it easier to get the harness on and off. Soft, but strong nylon and four adjustment points provide maximum comfort and a reliable fit. The belly strap is an attractive complementary color – making it easy to identify which strap goes over the shoulders and which goes under the belly.

Feather Teather Bird Harness $10.99 Now you can take your bird for a walk! The Feather Teather harness was developed with an avian veterinarian and prevents the tragedy of fly-aways. Ideal for biking, boating, hiking, picnics, etc. The harness can be fitted for perching or walking, and each size is adjustable. All sizes are approximately 3 feet 9 inches in length.

NEW! SuperPet Comfort Harness & Stretchy Leash Large $10.99 Comfort Harness & Stretchy Stroller Leash, Large The Large Comfort Harness and Stretchy Stroller Leash are the safest and most stylish way to walk your favorite furry friend! The Comfort Harness is designed to comfortably conform to your critter’s contour. The adjustable large size fits pet rabbits and other large critters. Comfort Harnesses adjustable Velcro straps make fitting remarkably easy, while the E-Z snap buckle ensures a safe and secure connection on the harness. The Comfort Harness comes complete with a 6 foot Stretchy Stroller Leash made just for small animals. The unique harness and Stretchy Stroller ensures your pet cannot get away from you, yet its elasticity helps prevent injuries to your pet while being walked. Comfort Harness encourages safe and healthy exercise Large size for rabbits, pet rats or other small animals Fits neck size 9″ to 11″ and waist size 11″ to 13″

NEW! SuperPet Comfort Harness & Stretchy Leash Medium $9.99 Comfort Harness & Stretchy Stroller Leash, Medium The Medium Comfort Harness and Stretchy Stroller Leash are the safest and most stylish way to walk your favorite furry friend! The Comfort Harness is designed to comfortably conform to your critter’s contour. The adjustable small size fits small ferrets, guinea pigs and other smaller critters. Comfort Harnesses adjustable Velcro straps make fitting remarkably easy, while the E-Z snap buckle ensures a safe and secure connection on the harness. The Comfort Harness comes complete with a 6 foot Stretchy Stroller Leash made just for small animals. The unique harness and Stretchy Stroller ensures your pet cannot get away from you, yet its elasticity helps prevent injuries to your pet while being walked. Comfort Harness encourages safe and healthy exercise Medium size for ferrets, guinea pigs and other small animals Fits neck size 7″ to 9″ and waist size 9″ to 11″

NEW! SuperPet Comfort Harness & Stretchy Leash Small $7.99 Comfort Harness & Stretchy Stroller Leash, Small The Small Comfort Harness and Stretchy Stroller Leash are the safest and most stylish way to walk your favorite furry friend! The Comfort Harness is designed to comfortably conform to your critter’s contour. The adjustable small size fits small ferrets, pet rats and other smaller critters. Comfort Harnesses adjustable Velcro straps make fitting remarkably easy, while the E-Z snap buckle ensures a safe and secure connection on the harness. The Comfort Harness comes complete with a 4 foot Stretchy Stroller Leash made just for small animals. The unique harness and Stretchy Stroller ensures your pet cannot get away from you, yet its elasticity helps prevent injuries to your pet while being walked. Comfort Harness encourages safe and healthy exercise Small size for small ferrets, pet rats or other small animals Fits neck size 5″ to 7″ and waist size 7″ to 9″

Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash extra small $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash is ultra glamorious and full of detail. With two bows on either side of the harness and a strip of sequins down the middle this vest embodies everything POSH! A true head-turner… Walk your dog in absolute style!

Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash large $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash is ultra glamorious and full of detail. With two bows on either side of the harness and a strip of sequins down the middle this vest embodies everything POSH! A true head-turner… Walk your dog in absolute style!

Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash medium $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash is ultra glamorious and full of detail. With two bows on either side of the harness and a strip of sequins down the middle this vest embodies everything POSH! A true head-turner… Walk your dog in absolute style!

Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash small $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Posh Princess Dog Harness with Leash is ultra glamorious and full of detail. With two bows on either side of the harness and a strip of sequins down the middle this vest embodies everything POSH! A true head-turner… Walk your dog in absolute style!

NEW! SuperPet Comfort Harness & Stretchy Leash Extra Large $11.99 Comfort Harness & Stretchy Stroller Leash, X-Large The X-Large Comfort Harness and Stretchy Stroller Leash are the safest and most stylish way to walk your favorite furry friend! The Comfort Harness is designed to comfortably conform to your critter’s contour. The adjustable x-large size fits larger pet rabbits and other large critters. Comfort Harnesses adjustable Velcro straps make fitting remarkably easy, while the E-Z snap buckle ensures a safe and secure connection on the harness. The Comfort Harness comes complete with a 6 foot Stretchy Stroller Leash made just for small animals. The unique harness and Stretchy Stroller ensures your pet cannot get away from you, yet its elasticity helps prevent injuries to your pet while being walked.

Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness extra small $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness is a sure fit way to have your dog looking sweet and stylish. Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness has adoreable lace trim detail along with delightful pink flowers along the waistline. Simply Pretty in Pink!! Walk the dog in style!

Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness large $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness is a sure fit way to have your dog looking sweet and stylish. Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness has adoreable lace trim detail along with delightful pink flowers along the waistline. Simply Pretty in Pink!! Walk the dog in style!

Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness medium $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness is a sure fit way to have your dog looking sweet and stylish. Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness has adoreable lace trim detail along with delightful pink flowers along the waistline. Simply Pretty in Pink!! Walk the dog in style!

Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness small $25.99  Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness is a sure fit way to have your dog looking sweet and stylish. Cha-Cha Couture Starlet Dreams Dog Dress and Harness has adoreable lace trim detail along with delightful pink flowers along the waistline. Simply Pretty in Pink!! Walk the dog in style!

Harness Adapter $30.49 HARNESS ADAPTERHelps to connect a carter fuel pump to vehicle’s OE harness

Door Harness Connectors $13.99 DOOR HARNESS CONNECTORS

Fuel Injection Harness Connector $12.99 FUEL INJECTION HARNESS CONNECTOR

Fuel Pump Harness Connector $26.99 FUEL PUMP HARNESS CONNECTOR

Crossbody Harness Connectors $12.99 CROSSBODY HARNESS CONNECTORS

Body Harness Connectors $43.99 BODY HARNESS CONNECTORS

Bowflex Multi-Point Foot Harness $24.99 Bowflex Multi-Point Foot Harness

Walk-A-Belly $59.99 The Walk-A-Belly is used to support the dog’s weight, useful for injury or post-surgical rehabilitation.

MSD Ignition Ignition Wire Harness [97-04 Corvette] $235.7 Wiring Harness Cable;;Extension Harness

MSD Ignition Ignition Wire Harness [98-02 Firebird] $235.7 Wiring Harness Cable;;Extension Harness

MSD Ignition Ignition Wire Harness [04 Gto] $235.7 Wiring Harness Cable;;Extension Harness

No Jump Harness $9.99 Problem Jumpers train themselves by restricting the flexing of the rear legs. The No Jump Harness is the safe and humane way for your dog to self-train.

Wiring Harness $30.99 WIRING HARNESSReplaces original wiring harness for 30-Watt Rear Speaker Kit30-Watt Rear Speaker Kit (item # ZX262936) sold separately.

Tail Light Repair Harness Connector $11.99 TAIL LIGHT REPAIR HARNESS CONNECTOR

Takata Harness Tshirt (Small) [N/A] $19.99 Takata Harness Tshirt (Small)

Size Right Harness $6.99 A nylon harness in the figure-8 style that is completely adjustable for an excellent fit.

Fun Time Harness $12.99 The Fun Time Dog Harness is regular dog harness with a reversible cover. Wear it alone or with the cover, it’s like having three harnesses in one.

Comfort Soft Harness $4.99 An exceptional harness designed specifically for toy breeds and small dogs, the Comfort Soft Harness distributes leash pressure across the neck and shoulders, reducing pressure on the trachea.

Lupine H-Style Harness $9.99 You need a very secure harness for walking cats. This is it: the Lupine ½" H-style Harness. Designed with safety and style in mind.

MSD Ignition Ignition Wire Harness [98-02 Camaro Ss] $235.7 Wiring Harness Cable;;Extension Harness

Seatbelt Harness Floor Anchor $12.99 SEATBELT HARNESS FLOOR ANCHOR Choice of two styles Oval or Round.

The Surefit Harness $15.95 The Surefit Harness by Premier is designed for maximum comfort & adjustability. It is adjustable in 5 ways to give your dog the best fit. This harness has a special no-choke design with easy on and off double shoulder snaps. It can also be used to help restrain your dog’s movement for his safety and yours while you drive. To select size measure dog around girth and choose appropriate size. XPetite – 3/8″ Wide (9.5″-13.5″ Girth) Petite – 3/8″ Wide (12″-16″ Girth) Small – 3/8″ Wide (15″-21″ Girth) Medium – 3/4″ Wide (18″-22″ Girth) Medium – 3/4″ Wide (22″-30″ Girth) Large – 1″ Wide (28″-42″ Girth) ONLY AVAILABLE IN BLACK

4-Point Harness Seat Belts $79.99 4-POINT HARNESS SEAT BELTS Street Style! The prefect addition to our racing seatsor any seat requiring a 4-point harness Premium-quality 2″” web belts with 4-point harness and quick-release buckle Hardware included. Not designed for racing.

Stearns Rope Tow Harness $15.99 Tow harness with 2 transom eye clips and a soft foam float.

1 Lupine Adjustable Harness $11.5 Lupine’s adjustable 1" Dog Harness fits many body types. Matching leads are available. And, there’s the Manufacturer’s Lifetime Guarantee (even if chewed)®.

Walkabout Front Harness $59.99 The Front Harness has a smooth, semi-circular neckline that allows your pet to breathe comfortably, while simultaneously supporting his/her front end.

Walk-a-Boots $34.99 Water resistant durable neoprene boots with a moisture absorbing liner. Sold by the pair!

Lupine Adjustable 3/4 Harness $9.2 Adjustable shoulder straps and extra-long sternum strap are just two of the many features on the Lupine adjustable ¾" dog harness. Matching Lupine leads also available.

Pet Vehicle Safety Harness $17.99 Keep you and your pet safe while driving.  Using a Pet Vehicle Safety Harness reduces distractions for the driver and will stop your pet from being thrown incase of a sudden stop.

Brake Control Wiring Harness $7.99 BRAKE CONTROL WIRING HARNESS Includes: OEM connector, 2ft of wire, protective sleeve to prevent wire damage & 12 gauge wire Wire color match to standard brake control harnessesQuick Plug to splices for vehicle without OEM harness One end has a quick plug to plug directly into the brake controller, the other end of the plug being blunt kit wires for splice in on vehicles without an OEM plug or harness

Trailer Wire Harness 4-Way $14.99 25′ wishbone-style trailer harness includes vehicle and trailer connectors and eight trailer clips.