Why we love this:
Walking well on leash is one of the toughest things for a dog to learn, but it’s one of the most crucial skills for your dog to have! It opens the door to lots of good times for you and your dog, going to new places and having adventures. While some dog owners walk their dogs despite bad leash manners, many find it to be too much of a hassle and leave their dog stuck at home! Walking a dog who pulls is at best annoying and worst dangerous. So why don’t people do more leash training if it’s so important? Because leash training can be a lot of work! Thankfully, with advances in dog walking gear there are now tools that can make training go much faster.
Enter: The Freedom Harness, our favorite “no pull” harness. What this means is that the dog is automatically turned and stopped when they pull forward. The freedom harness has a clip on the front to use during “no pull” training as well as a clip on the back for anything else, like running, biking, or slower dogs that do not pull. For extra control, you can even use the company’s two-clip leash. It allows you to clip one end to the chest and one to the back creating a braking system which can be especially helpful for the strong pullers. Have a houdini? This freedom harness is very secure, we haven’t seen a dog wiggle out of one yet. Another feature we love is the velvet straps under the armpits to avoid armpit chafing! Most dogs find this comfortable to wear. And most importantly, it’s stylish. There are so many color options - you can go classic chic black, discreet natural to match your dog’s coat, or loud and proud with teals, oranges, pinks to name a few.
If you’re looking to start leash training, we also recommend a treat pouch so your hands can be free to hold the leash and you have treats handy to reward good walking. We offer leash training for all ages (virtually and in person) where we can help you learn basics or how to deal with a dog who pulls like they’re racing the iditarod! If you’re interested, sign up for a “Be Good” dog training session and let us know you want to work on leash training. We’ve got your back and want to save your dog’s neck. Ok got all the puns out of my system.