For the safety and comfort of your dog it is essential to measure your dog accurately to ensure harnesses are fitted correctly. The harness should be snug but not too tight. A wrong sized harness, or an incorrectly fitted harness, can cause injury and discomfort to your dog. How to measure and fit a dog harness Ostensibly designed for active dogs accompanying their owners on long outdoor runs in the countryside, the Hi & Light is constructed from light Ripstop nylon material and features slim nylon straps, a single top-mounted aluminium leash clasp and a sealed Velcro pouch with integral cord for attaching a name tag. The pouch is also big enough to store a few emergency poo bags.

Having determined the correct position for the strap in this fashion, measure the girth of your dog’s chest at the point immediately adjacent to the finger that is furthest away from his legs (see Image 1). movement. To ensure you select the right harness size for your dog, it is essential to correctly measure the circumference (girth) of your dog’s chest. To do this, locate the position where the strap should go on your dog by: The optional IDC ®Chest Padfurther helps distribute power over the chest for the proper comfort of your pet. Durable Harness Handle

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Once you have a harness (and collar!) in the bag, the next important item is the leash. Dog leashes come in a variety of styles and lengths and are essential accoutrements for the welfare and protection of your dog, especially if walking near traffic and areas that require a tether. Some leads are made from cheap nylon webbing and cost only a few pounds while others are hand-made out of premium leather for maximum parkland prestige. What is the best type of leash for an unruly dog? If you have a puppy or a small dog up to 15kgs in weight that you’d rather not let off the lead, consider one of these extendable auto-rewind models from Flexi. Available in two lengths (3m and 5m) and three sizes, the Flexi’s tape is neon coloured so others are less likely to get tangled up in it when your dog’s doing its mad dog stuff. We would suggest the 5m version simply because it’s a good thing to have an extra two metres to hand.

When it comes to playing ball with your pooch, size matters – a small dog will not enjoy playing with a large ball it cannot get its teeth around, while a large dog could easily choke on a ball that is too small. All of our IDC® Powerharnesses are water-resistant. We also sell a range of waterproof dog leads, collars, and other accessories.

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The Julius-K9 leash is designed to be easy to hold, even in wet weather conditions. With its rubberised construction, you won’t lose your grip, it will withstand no end of all-weather walking, and it simply wipes clean. The secure metal carabiner attaches easily to your dog’s harness ring. This reviewer has been using one for over two years in all terrains with no sign of wear and tear.