Regular Harness vs. Step In type

As any of you who have been following my posts know, we had a stray Corgi show up and have adopted him. He had issues with a leash (I suspect he had been punished by being tied/chained up), so our solution was to put a harness on him. It has worked wonders and makes walking him a breeze. Because it helped with him so much, we got one for our other Corgi, Kadi. She had a totally different reaction to hers and decided it was something to eat. We got the conventional style harnesses and I am wondering what most people prefer? Conventional or Step-in type? If we tried the Step-in type, do you think that would solve her eating it? Also, do you measure the same way for both types?

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Permalink Reply by Nancy, Victor & Kabu on March 5, 2012 at 3:05pm

Hi Chris,

I cant say anything about the conventional style harness but I got the step in one for Kabu since i felt it would be easier to put on. Kabu also thought it was something to eat and still does... It's is still a task trying to put it on.I would put my wrist though the hole (where the legs go) like I'm hand cuffing myself and then i would grab his two paws and slip it on rather then have him actually step in them. Gotta be quick! and as for measuring.. err i make it a little bigger when i initially had him wear it and adjusted accordingly once it was on him.

Err hope that helps..

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Permalink Reply by Chris, Kadi & Brodie on March 5, 2012 at 3:45pm

Thanks! It's good to know Kadi isn't the only one that thinks it is fine dining cuisine! LOL

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Permalink Reply by Chris, Kadi & Brodie on March 5, 2012 at 5:36pm

Our Boston is dog aggressive, so that's good to know!

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Permalink Reply by John Wolff on March 5, 2012 at 6:42pm

read the collar FAQ.

I like our over-the-head modified Martingales.

I find those step-in harnesses inconvenient when you unclip them; they get all twisted up and you have to untangle them.

So I never unclip our step-in car safety harnesses; I pull them over the dog's head and fold the forefeet through the chest loop. Very quick when you get used to it.