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The Right Harness for Your Dog

Updated on September 16, 2014

Every dog can find a perfect fit

There's no such thing as a single perfect dog harness. But there is a perfect harness for every dog. That's why Golly Gear carries over 30 different harnesses - different styles, colors, materials and functions. We're always happy to help you find the right one for your pup!

Most veterinarians now recommend harnesses, especially for small dogs. Using a collar, particularly with a dog that pulls on leash, may cause the dog to suffer a "collapsed trachea." You can mitigate the danger by using a well-fitting harness, especially one that avoids the dog's throat and distributes the pulling pressure all across the dog's chest.

Many styles of harnesses are available today: Vest Harnesses, Step-in Harnesses, Standard Harnesses, Hook-and-Loop Closure Harnesses and Unique styles to suit every dog - and owner!

Vest Harnesses

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Golly in the Aloha Mesh HarnessBuddy in the Sky Blue Soft Harness.Ceilidh in the Active Dog HarnessSpike in Navy Puppia Soft HarnessGolly in the Vest HarnessCookie in the EasyGo HarnessJack in the Yellow Puppia Soft Harness
Golly in the Aloha Mesh Harness
Golly in the Aloha Mesh Harness
Buddy in the Sky Blue Soft Harness.
Buddy in the Sky Blue Soft Harness.
Ceilidh in the Active Dog Harness
Ceilidh in the Active Dog Harness
Spike in Navy Puppia Soft Harness
Spike in Navy Puppia Soft Harness
Golly in the Vest Harness
Golly in the Vest Harness
Cookie in the EasyGo Harness
Cookie in the EasyGo Harness
Jack in the Yellow Puppia Soft Harness
Jack in the Yellow Puppia Soft Harness

Vest Harnesses

The vest-type harness is increasingly popular, it's functional, adorable, and easy to use! Generally speaking, these harnesses do not adjust at the neck, but have a tummy strap around the dog's girth that can be adjusted for a perfect fit. A vest harness should fit low on the dog's neck - at the "collar bones" to shift pressure away from the dog's throat and trachea.

Step-in Harnesses

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Ceilidh in the Timberwolf Rope Step-in HarnessRoc and Golly in Luxury Harness & Leash SetsCoconut in the EzyHarnessCeilidh in the Poochee Cloth HarnessDax in the Yellow Dog Step-in HarnessFrankie in the Plaid Step-in HarnessWrigley in the Plaid Step-in Harness
Ceilidh in the Timberwolf Rope Step-in Harness
Ceilidh in the Timberwolf Rope Step-in Harness
Roc and Golly in Luxury Harness & Leash Sets
Roc and Golly in Luxury Harness & Leash Sets
Coconut in the EzyHarness
Coconut in the EzyHarness
Ceilidh in the Poochee Cloth Harness
Ceilidh in the Poochee Cloth Harness
Dax in the Yellow Dog Step-in Harness
Dax in the Yellow Dog Step-in Harness
Frankie in the Plaid Step-in Harness
Frankie in the Plaid Step-in Harness
Wrigley in the Plaid Step-in Harness
Wrigley in the Plaid Step-in Harness

Step-in Harnesses

Step-in Harnesses offer the best of all worlds - security, comfort, and style. A wide range of sizes are available, and most are fully adjustable for a custom fit for every dog. Step-in harnesses are easy to put on the dog, as the name implies. Just put the dog's front paws in, bring the straps up over his back, clasp the buckle and go! For added security, most have two rings for the leash attachment, so even if the clasp should open, the harness is held together with the leash. This is a particularly good choice for dogs who won't tolerate anything going over their heads.

Standard Harnesses

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Cookie in the Red Dingo Reflective HarnessSpike in the Spiked Leather HarnessDax in the Timberwolf Standard Harness
Cookie in the Red Dingo Reflective Harness
Cookie in the Red Dingo Reflective Harness
Spike in the Spiked Leather Harness
Spike in the Spiked Leather Harness
Dax in the Timberwolf Standard Harness
Dax in the Timberwolf Standard Harness

Standard Harnesses

These are the traditional harnesses that have been around forever - because they work! The harness slips on over the dog's head, a girth strap is brought around underneath the dog's chest and clips into place. Simple and efficient. The updates to this harness include terrific colors, enhancements and style. Classics are always in style!

Hook and Loop Closure Harnesses

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Buddy in the Tinki HarnessRoc in the Bailey JacketZoe in the Hug-a-Dog HarnessGolly, Roc and Ceilidh in the Modern HarnessToto in the Striped VestMiles in the Walking Harness
Buddy in the Tinki Harness
Buddy in the Tinki Harness
Roc in the Bailey Jacket
Roc in the Bailey Jacket
Zoe in the Hug-a-Dog Harness
Zoe in the Hug-a-Dog Harness
Golly, Roc and Ceilidh in the Modern Harness
Golly, Roc and Ceilidh in the Modern Harness
Toto in the Striped Vest
Toto in the Striped Vest
Miles in the Walking Harness
Miles in the Walking Harness

Hook and Loop Closure Harnesses

Where would we be without Velcro®? Hook and Loop Closures are common on shoes, clothes and now dog harnesses! These harnesses use industrial-strength closures, keeping the dogs secure, and allowing the incredible ease of use we love. These harnesses are a blessing for people who have difficulty with small, hard-to-grasp pinch clasps.

Unique Designs

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Dax in the EasyWalk HarnessMacDuff in the EzyDog HarnessCeilidh in the hardware-free Rope-n-Go HarnessBuddy in the Shoulder Collar
Dax in the EasyWalk Harness
Dax in the EasyWalk Harness
MacDuff in the EzyDog Harness
MacDuff in the EzyDog Harness
Ceilidh in the hardware-free Rope-n-Go Harness
Ceilidh in the hardware-free Rope-n-Go Harness
Buddy in the Shoulder Collar
Buddy in the Shoulder Collar

Unique designs

We at Golly Gear are always on the lookout for new designs. Every dog and owner forms a unique team. And we know that every team has its own issues to address and needs to fill. Whether you need a harness to prevent your dog from pulling, to keep her safe in the car, to stop his choking, or even make a statement that's all your own - there's a harness for every dog!

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