I've gotten a good amount of hits looking at my post on No-Pull Harnesses/Front lead harnesses from last year. So here is the update:
First thing, last year I commented on how most big chain pet stores (and most of the smaller local stores, as well) didn't carry front lead harnesses. Well, the first update is that practically every PetSmart and Petco I have been too seems to now carry the Easy Walk harness by Premier (the same one I got for Gilligan (my dog... technically a "beagle mix", but he looks just like a slightly taller than average beagle). This, of course, is understandable since Premier is a big name in leashes, harnesses, etc and is already carried by both mega-retailers. However, none of the chain stores seem to carry Wayne Hightower's harness or any of the Softouch Concepts harnesses. A shame I guess since I'm not going to shell out the cash to try those harnesses, so I can really only comment on the Easy Walk Harness.
On that note, here is my quick review of the Easy Walk Harness:
The harness took some getting used to for Gilligan. He still tries to chew at it when it first goes on, but once we get outside it's normally not a big deal.
Pros: It works. It doesn't choke him (like a choke collar) or his legs (like a sporn harness). The materials (webbing, clasps, etc.) are good quality and well constructed. A different color webbing is used for the strap which goes under the dogs chest, making it easier to put on correctly.
Cons: Although the differnt color webbing helps, it is still a little complicated to put on, especially when your dog isn't looking to put on the harness. Additionally, it takes more time and effort to put on then to just click the leash to the collar. The harness seems to loosen easily if slightly (that is, not enough to come off but enough to require more adjusting than you may want to deal with); I think this problem happens because of the smooth metal buckles it uses and I think it comes up more often when you set it "small."
The first con (the harness is not easy to put on) is one that I think, unfortunately, is a result of design that will be found in all front lead harnesses, and maybe even harnesses in general. The second con (the harness loosens) may be a result of the choice of buckles, which may not be an issue on the other harnesses. In general, I am happy with the harness, but to be honest I don't use it that often. Mostly because of the time required to put the harness on and but when I do use it... I enjoy it.
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