One latest news story doing the rounds on the internet is about a man’s love for his dog that led to his inventing a better harness. Vikram Jashapara of St Albans in the UK came up with a unique harness design for his 11 year old Newfoundland dog whose leg was amputated. The innovative harness distributes some of the dog’s weight to the owner and lets him walk easily. That goes to show just how much humans love dogs.
The dog harness
The above story is about a special purpose harness but for normal dogs you can buy normal dog harness from pugyou.net. The chest type harness is ideal in that it fits comfortably at the front and around the chest, leaving his neck free from any pressure that causes breathing problems and other problems of bulging eyes. Pugyou.net is one of the very few places online where you have access to harnesses of different kinds and sizes to suit all breeds ranging from the tiny poodle to the giant Dane. There are different size ranges but before you order one, you must know how to measure a dog for harness.
Measure him right
Before you order out a harness for your dog from pugyou.net you need to measure him. Do it right this way.
• Have a flexible measure tape handy.
• It goes without saying that your dog should also be present for the measurement. If he thinks he is being measured for a suit, no harm in it.
• Wrap the tape around the widest part of the dog’s torso, which is usually an inch or so behind the armpit of the forelegs. Note down the measurement.
• The second point is critical to get it right. The front strap will go around at the front, at or around the joint of his foreleg. The other reference point is not the back of his neck but a few inches below. Assume a straight line from his front leg running up to his spine. That point and the front of his chest just above the joint is where your tape should go around. Note down the measurement.
Use these measurements to order the right sized harness for your dog. Keep in mind that when straps are tightened, they should be done to allow two fingers to slip inside. If you are not comfortable with the idea of leather harness with buckles and holes in the straps you can get a synthetic harness with broad straps and Velcro fasteners so you can tighten them just right. This is also a good harness for puppies. As they grow you can adjust the Velcro strap. Choose harnesses that have broad straps, especially at the front. The width spaces out the pressure and feels more comfortable for the dog.
Your dog’s happiness and good health do matter if you love your dog. You will never use a collar once you know just how distressing it is for the dog to wear collars. Buy the right sized harness and your dog will love to wear it and walk along with you happily. Even if he strains at the leash, there is no likelihood of damage to his delicate throat area.
