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Pet Supplies: Introducing Dog Harnesses

Pet harnesses are useful accessories for many pet owners to purchase for their pet. Harnesses come in several different types, with different uses and can be bought in store or online quite easily from an online pet supplies site.

How to Choose Pet Supplies: Walking Harnesses

Walking harnesses which spread the pull of the dog away from just the neck are very useful when trying to control dogs that may otherwise pull at a collar and lead. Walking harnesses are available in several different styles and sizes to suit any dog. A large range of stylish colours and patterns are available from a pet supplies store and often co-ordinate well with matching leads. All walking harnesses should fit well firm and snug to avoid slipping out of the harness, but loose enough to be comfortable and not cause discomfort.

Halti head collars are a useful tool for use on dogs which pull at the lead or attempt to run off in different directions. The use of a halti head collar, secured around the dog's ears and muzzle allows owners to gently direct the dog in the direction they wish it to go whilst maintaining control of the animal.

How to Choose Pet Supplies: Travel Harnesses

Travel harnesses are an essential part of any pet's supplies. To increase safety in motor vehicles, all dogs should be restrained with an appropriately fitted travel harness. These harnesses have a loop which allows the seat belt to pass through, thus restraining the dog in the car seat. In the case of an accident the pressure is spread around the shoulders, lower thorax and across the sternum, as opposed to around the neck if the dog was restrained with a collar and lead. The travel harness also reduces the risk to human passengers of being injured by the dog if it was unrestrained and became a missile in the car.

Whatever type or types of harness an owner chooses to use for their dog, they must always be fitted properly, regularly checked for wear and tear and upgraded in size as the animal grows.