Want to Keep Your Dog From Pulling on a Walk? Try This.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2009Picture this. You take your best friend for a walk on a nice Saturday afternoon, but it turns into a fiasco. He or she is excited to begin with, but when you venture out, the dog pulls so hard, it’s actually walking on two legs instead of four. Sound familiar? If so, you might want to give this a try.
My beagle used to be this way. She’s by no means perfect, yet, but she’s a lot better. We came across the Yuppie Puppy Anti-Pull harness from Orrco, Incorporated. And we saw an improvement the first time we used it. There are a number of benefits to this particular harness.
First, it’s the only one we’ve come across that’s endorsed by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. We’ve tried several, but this is the only one that worked right away. If it’s good enough for the ASPCA, it’s good enough for me. . .and my beagle.
Second, it’s quick and easy to put on and off. Some harnesses require a blueprint. Not this one.
Third, even if your dog pulls, the harness is guaranteed not to choke. If I had to pick one negative, it would be a small buckle that rests against the chest. If your dog is a puller, it may cause a little rash-like mark, but that’s about it. It certainly doesn’t hurt him. I wouldn’t let that keep me from giving it a try.
Fourth, there are padded sherpa sleeves that fit under the legs. Most other harnesses are unpadded and cause chafing, especially for a dog that pulls excessively. This one provides added comfort.
Fifth, you can choose from more than one color. If this is important to you, you can pick black or red. Not a big deal, but the option is available to you if that’s a significant factor.
We have a beagle that’s always eager for a walk. We’re still working with her on her walking techniques, but this harness has helped from day one. I recommend it highly.
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