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Harness Fit 101



This is a visual reference for people to see what to look for in a harness that
DOES NOT fit properly......Buy Informed!!



This harness length is too short



This harness length is too short



This harness is too big for the dog. The neck is sliding back & the body is off balance.



The straps should NOT be off
the dogs body.



The straps should NOT be off
the dogs body.



The dogs shoulders should
NOT EVER come thru
the neck opening



Neck & body way too large for
size of dog.



If the neck of the harness is slipping over the shoulders - the harness is out of balance. Which means it is choking/putting pressure on the dogs throat!



The harness neck should NEVER slide over the dogs shoulders. If
does the harness is not properly made or balanced. This has several issues...including neck sliding back & body off balance





The dogs shoulders should
NOT EVER come thru
the neck opening .



There should never be any kinks in the straps of the harness when the dog is pulling. If there are, the harness is not properly made or balanced.



Kinks in the straps of the harness when the dog is pulling are a clear sign of issues with the harness.



If there are kinks, like in the above pic, the harness is not properly made or balanced.



First strap too close to dogs' leg.



First strap too close to dogs' leg.



First strap too far back.



Back straps too short.



Body TOO big.



Neck too big. Breastbone showing through the neck of the harness.



Neck too big as well.