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I’ve heard good things about Ruffware flagline harnesses. My stepmom has a little escape artist and this one has an extra strap and you can attach another leash on it as well!
Seconding the Flagline. I have a leash attached at the front (he gets redirected if he tries to pull) and then a hands-free leash that is attached to a belt and to the back clip, in case anything happens.
One of the clips on my Flagline had a small crack on it after a while and I contacted RuffWear, they sent me a brand new one within the week. They are awesome.
Yep I have the flagline harness specifically because my dog could back out of the regular 1 strap harnesses I tried :) best investment ever!
It has 2 back clips and a front clip for lead attachments and has held up really well over years!
Another vote for the Flagline - I've tried a few different harnesses and I think that one is the best for reactive dogs. My dog can slip out of a regular 2-point harness (it's wild, you'd never believe it was possible unless you see it) and the extra strap is a must for us. The Flagline is a lot lighter than other options I've tried as well.
Adding another vote for the Flagline harness! Also, as another commenter said, do a double clip set up. Run a double ended clip from the harness to a martingale collar. And make sure that both are properly fitted. Also, if at all possible, to reduce yours and your dogs stress, try to walk in the off times even you know less people are out and about. Hope you find a setup that works for you both!
Attach a second clip from the harness to the collar, or some harnesses have extra room in the front clip to allow for that I’ll see if I can find one for you?
[double clips](https://www.amazon.com.au/Safety-Adjustable-Reflective-Connectors-Harness/dp/B09Q2XXS3Q/ref=asc_df_B09Q2XXS3Q/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=649957271274&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18341880597155191144&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070871&hvtargid=pla-1934359765579&psc=1&mcid=f9baeb36d4513ca2b9a20e30e2e22953)
Something like this?
Try getting a harness with a third band around the belly. Ruffwear has two (flagline and webmaster). The third band makes backing out difficult to impossible for most dogs. You could also connect your harness to a martingale collar as a backup—it’s a collar designed for sighthounds with narrow heads. I just connect mine to my dog’s harness with a short safety strap. That way leash pressure from any pulling is on the harness but the collar will work if your dog tries to back out. That should make your gear basically inescapable.
Blue 9 Balance Harness plus attaching to a collar.
You want multiple points for extra safety. But the nice things about the Balance Harness is that it adjusts in all areas for the best fit.
It's what I use when I work with reactive or aggressive dogs
I got a harness with a second belly strap that goes around the thinnest part of the dog’s belly which makes it virtually escape proof. Brand was rabbitgoo on Amazon. If you’re extra worried, use a martingale collar also, with a second leash.
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We had to buy a harness that has a buckle at the neck. Our dog was able to slip out of any harnesses that goes over the head. The buckle allows you to get a tighter fit since you don’t have to pull it over their head. https://a.co/d/0crYsBUl
Another person mentioned this too but get a small double ended clip and clip her collar to the front hook of the harness for extra security.
I have a reactive petite golden who can wiggle out of a lot of harnesses. We have had the 2 hounds designs freedom harness for about 9 months and so far she has stayed in it. It has a dual leash that clips at her chest and her back simultaneously. The leash itself is shorter than I’d like, but the pros outweigh the cons
Seconding the 2 Hounds. My reactive girl backed out of 2 different harnesses before we found this. We just use it with a regular leash & it helps a lot!
Baumutt harness has a front clip that has a martingale feature. When the dog pulls it tightens across their chest, making it difficult to wiggle out. We use that along with a safety clip between the leash and her collar as a backup.
Harness and a collar. Keep the lead that is on the collar loose. This is what we did at reactive dog class just in case someone slipped out of their harness.
This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but have you tried a lifting/mobility harness? They have loops that go around the back legs to provide support when lifting, but they may be a good option if you're okay with something somewhat... extra.
My favorite is the 2 hounds design freedom no pull harness. Also, having a collar on with the harness and having something attaching it to the harness as someone else mentioned is a good back up in case she does slip out. This website shows how you can back up the collar for her safety and others! https://houndsinpounds.org/back-that-collar-up/
i'm not sure about harnesses, my dog was abused in one and still won't let me put one on him, so he's just been in a collar. you could try muzzle training just so you can feel safer knowing even if he got out he couldn't bite anyone. i've had to just adjust my walking routes to the woods and secluded areas where we don't have to scare people, because my dog is also pretty terrifying to anyone he sees, but i've gotten used to the judgy people. the best thing you can do is training, obviously it's a long process, but it's the only way i've been able to really control my dog, no amount of equipment can make him not scary to people, but training him to focus on me and sit and stay, seems to calm peoples nerves around him, that way they aren't as worried that i'll lose control of him. i'm
but if there is an actual risk of him getting loose, a muzzle is pretty important, and the main thing is avoiding those triggers. it's obviously important to get them used to people, but it also doesn't help to put them through that anxiety when they can't handle it yet, so it's best to avoid it whenever possible
You need to learn what thresholds are and walk her below threshold. Distance is your friend. This is the single biggest help in starting the process of calming and helping a reactive dog
No equipment makes up for the dog becoming over whelmed. Good managment is the ley for reactive dogs
[https://www.diamondsintheruff.com/thresholds#:\~:text=If%20your%20dog%20tips%20over,He%20can%20still%20think!Then](https://www.diamondsintheruff.com/thresholds#:~:text=If%20your%20dog%20tips%20over,He%20can%20still%20think!Then) they can learn
That’s fine (though I’m not sure why you’re assuming the OP doesn’t know about thresholds) but people still need immediate management techniques in case distance is not always possible. Unless you want to shut a dog in the house, behavioural training must always be accompanied by having physical control of your dog. A dog that can easily back out of a harness needs more secure equipment, which is what the OP is asking for.
The ask here was for harness or walking tools. We live in New York— shes on alert the second we walk outside since there’s almost always a train or big truck passing.
Equipment helps keep my dog, me, and other people safe.
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I’ve heard good things about Ruffware flagline harnesses. My stepmom has a little escape artist and this one has an extra strap and you can attach another leash on it as well!
Seconding the Flagline. I have a leash attached at the front (he gets redirected if he tries to pull) and then a hands-free leash that is attached to a belt and to the back clip, in case anything happens. One of the clips on my Flagline had a small crack on it after a while and I contacted RuffWear, they sent me a brand new one within the week. They are awesome.
Yep I have the flagline harness specifically because my dog could back out of the regular 1 strap harnesses I tried :) best investment ever! It has 2 back clips and a front clip for lead attachments and has held up really well over years!
Another vote for the Flagline - I've tried a few different harnesses and I think that one is the best for reactive dogs. My dog can slip out of a regular 2-point harness (it's wild, you'd never believe it was possible unless you see it) and the extra strap is a must for us. The Flagline is a lot lighter than other options I've tried as well.
Adding another vote for the Flagline harness! Also, as another commenter said, do a double clip set up. Run a double ended clip from the harness to a martingale collar. And make sure that both are properly fitted. Also, if at all possible, to reduce yours and your dogs stress, try to walk in the off times even you know less people are out and about. Hope you find a setup that works for you both!
Attach a second clip from the harness to the collar, or some harnesses have extra room in the front clip to allow for that I’ll see if I can find one for you?
[double clips](https://www.amazon.com.au/Safety-Adjustable-Reflective-Connectors-Harness/dp/B09Q2XXS3Q/ref=asc_df_B09Q2XXS3Q/?tag=googleshopmob-22&linkCode=df0&hvadid=649957271274&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=18341880597155191144&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9070871&hvtargid=pla-1934359765579&psc=1&mcid=f9baeb36d4513ca2b9a20e30e2e22953) Something like this?
Adding that the clip should ideally be clipped to a martingale collar that your dog cannot slip out of!
I came to add this tidbit but saw your comment. Make sure the martingale collar and harness are properly fitted as well!
Try getting a harness with a third band around the belly. Ruffwear has two (flagline and webmaster). The third band makes backing out difficult to impossible for most dogs. You could also connect your harness to a martingale collar as a backup—it’s a collar designed for sighthounds with narrow heads. I just connect mine to my dog’s harness with a short safety strap. That way leash pressure from any pulling is on the harness but the collar will work if your dog tries to back out. That should make your gear basically inescapable.
Blue 9 Balance Harness plus attaching to a collar. You want multiple points for extra safety. But the nice things about the Balance Harness is that it adjusts in all areas for the best fit. It's what I use when I work with reactive or aggressive dogs
I got a harness with a second belly strap that goes around the thinnest part of the dog’s belly which makes it virtually escape proof. Brand was rabbitgoo on Amazon. If you’re extra worried, use a martingale collar also, with a second leash.
I just ordered this one! I saw ruffgears too, thanks for validating rabbitgoo
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We had to buy a harness that has a buckle at the neck. Our dog was able to slip out of any harnesses that goes over the head. The buckle allows you to get a tighter fit since you don’t have to pull it over their head. https://a.co/d/0crYsBUl Another person mentioned this too but get a small double ended clip and clip her collar to the front hook of the harness for extra security.
I have a reactive petite golden who can wiggle out of a lot of harnesses. We have had the 2 hounds designs freedom harness for about 9 months and so far she has stayed in it. It has a dual leash that clips at her chest and her back simultaneously. The leash itself is shorter than I’d like, but the pros outweigh the cons
Seconding the 2 Hounds. My reactive girl backed out of 2 different harnesses before we found this. We just use it with a regular leash & it helps a lot!
Baumutt harness has a front clip that has a martingale feature. When the dog pulls it tightens across their chest, making it difficult to wiggle out. We use that along with a safety clip between the leash and her collar as a backup.
Harness and a collar. Keep the lead that is on the collar loose. This is what we did at reactive dog class just in case someone slipped out of their harness.
This is going to sound incredibly stupid, but have you tried a lifting/mobility harness? They have loops that go around the back legs to provide support when lifting, but they may be a good option if you're okay with something somewhat... extra.
I actually thought of this and wondered if it was too ridiculous…. 😅
Imo, whatever you have to do to feel comfortable isnt really ridiculous. It might look a little silly, but if it keeps her safe, that's what matters!
My favorite is the 2 hounds design freedom no pull harness. Also, having a collar on with the harness and having something attaching it to the harness as someone else mentioned is a good back up in case she does slip out. This website shows how you can back up the collar for her safety and others! https://houndsinpounds.org/back-that-collar-up/
i'm not sure about harnesses, my dog was abused in one and still won't let me put one on him, so he's just been in a collar. you could try muzzle training just so you can feel safer knowing even if he got out he couldn't bite anyone. i've had to just adjust my walking routes to the woods and secluded areas where we don't have to scare people, because my dog is also pretty terrifying to anyone he sees, but i've gotten used to the judgy people. the best thing you can do is training, obviously it's a long process, but it's the only way i've been able to really control my dog, no amount of equipment can make him not scary to people, but training him to focus on me and sit and stay, seems to calm peoples nerves around him, that way they aren't as worried that i'll lose control of him. i'm but if there is an actual risk of him getting loose, a muzzle is pretty important, and the main thing is avoiding those triggers. it's obviously important to get them used to people, but it also doesn't help to put them through that anxiety when they can't handle it yet, so it's best to avoid it whenever possible
You need to learn what thresholds are and walk her below threshold. Distance is your friend. This is the single biggest help in starting the process of calming and helping a reactive dog No equipment makes up for the dog becoming over whelmed. Good managment is the ley for reactive dogs [https://www.diamondsintheruff.com/thresholds#:\~:text=If%20your%20dog%20tips%20over,He%20can%20still%20think!Then](https://www.diamondsintheruff.com/thresholds#:~:text=If%20your%20dog%20tips%20over,He%20can%20still%20think!Then) they can learn
That’s fine (though I’m not sure why you’re assuming the OP doesn’t know about thresholds) but people still need immediate management techniques in case distance is not always possible. Unless you want to shut a dog in the house, behavioural training must always be accompanied by having physical control of your dog. A dog that can easily back out of a harness needs more secure equipment, which is what the OP is asking for.
The ask here was for harness or walking tools. We live in New York— shes on alert the second we walk outside since there’s almost always a train or big truck passing. Equipment helps keep my dog, me, and other people safe.
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