Best Practices for Fitting a Dog Harness

A properly fitted harness is essential to ensure both the comfort and safety of your dog during walks. Too loose, it risks coming off, leaving your dog unprotected. Too tight, it can cause irritation and hinder movement. In this article, we will share the best practices for properly fitting a dog harness and ensuring an optimal walking experience for you and your companion.

The first step to a perfect dog harness fit is to properly measure your dog. An ill-fitting harness can cause comfort and safety issues. To properly measure your dog, you'll want to focus on two key areas: chest girth and neck girth.

The chest girth is the widest part of your dog's body, located just behind the front legs. Use a soft tape measure to measure this area. Make sure the tape measure is straight and snug but not too tight.

The neck circumference is measured around the base of your dog's neck. Be careful not to measure too high on the neck as this can result in an improper fit. Always leave a little extra room to ensure the harness does not rub or overly squeeze this sensitive area.