Is it better to run with a dog in a harness or collar?
Jerod Kiehn
2025-06-01 22:38:39
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There are three main problems with running with a dog on a lead attached to the collar. Dogs - even small ones - are strong, and when they run they are likely to be faster than you. This means that they will pull on the lead, which may cause choking if it is attached to a collar. A much safer alternative is to use a canicross harness. These are specially designed to give your dog as much movement as possible. They are comfortable to wear and don't restrict shoulder movement, meaning your dog will be less prone to injury. To make this safe for dogs, it is advisable to use a handheld lead but to attach it to a dog harness rather than a collar.
Cindy Schoen
2025-06-01 22:21:21
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To avoid painful eye problems: switch from a collar to a well-fitting harness. Nothing beats loose lead walking for reducing pressure from a collar, but we all know that not all dogs are perfect when they first start learning. The collar rests on the area of the neck where pressure is applied to the lymph nodes, mandibular and thyroid gland as they are pushed against the trachea and oesophagus. When a dog’s collar is too tight or jerked.. The pressure could damage the windpipe, the thyroid gland and the immune system enough to pose a very big risk to the dog’s health. My advice would be to buy the very best harness you can afford and think about your dog’s comfort rather than making a fashion statement. My own choice of harness is the Perfect Fit. It has a Y shaped front which means no pressure on the dog’s neck, biceps muscles or supraspinatas tendon. The Y shaped harness allows the dog to move freely. It’s super comfy for the dog and gives owners peace of mind.
Victoria Konopelski
2025-06-01 21:15:34
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Harnesses are clearly a better option than collars. Collars can cause injuries. Whether it’s a human pulling on a leash to control a dog, or a dog pulling on a leash to go where they want, when either of those things happens while a collar is being worn, there are serious health implications. When a leash pulls back on a collar, there are blood vessels being constricted, pressure on the thyroid gland, potential deforming of the base of the tongue, and possibly even nerve damage. A dog who wants to pull is going to do so whether they’re wearing a collar or a harness. The difference is that harnesses don’t have a high risk of causing injury during pulling. In an ideal world, that pulling action wouldn’t happen. But since it does happen, it’s better that the force is spread over the dog’s body through a harness rather than concentrated entirely on the neck with a collar. Young dog, old dog, tall dog, short dog – when it comes to collar versus harness, all dogs are better off with a harness. For your dog’s health and wellbeing, choose a well-fitting harness – one that does not constrict your dog’s movement and helps your dog to move freely. Whenever you’re planning to walk, hike, or bike with your dog make sure you’re reaching for a harness, not a collar.