Measuring Your Dog for a Harness
Dog harnesses are becoming more popular. The good thing about a harness is that it offers you more control over your dog while exploring the great outdoors. In addition, harnesses prevent neck stress that collars could cause. Understanding that harnesses must fit your dog correctly to offer the most benefit is crucial. This article will detail the importance of harness sizing for dogs while helping you determine your dog’s accurate harness measurements.
Let’s start with the additional benefits of harnesses for dogs. A harness can:
- Decrease pressure on your dog’s neck.
- Help you gain adequate control of your dog.
- Reduce pulling on walks.
The benefits are impressive but can only be achieved when a harness is adequately measured to fit a dog’s body. The harness must be secure against a dog’s body and should not allow for any slipping or rubbing against the skin. We highly recommend that you measure your dog before you purchase a harness. This will enable you to choose the best size based on their body measurements. In addition, measuring will reduce the risk of harness complications from improper sizing.
You may wonder what areas of your dog’s body need to be measured for the harness. First, you will need to measure the girth of your dog’s neck. Next, measure your dog’s chest girth. The last area to measure is your dog’s entire body length. You can do this with a measuring tape or a ruler. Proper measurement is critical to finding the best harness for your four-legged friend. You must also consider the style and purpose of the harness so that you can get the most out of the product. We recommend that you complete additional research to find the best fit.
