Besides choking tightness around a collar can lead to issues such as neck injuries hypothyroidism foreleg lameness eye and ear issues and excessive paw licking.
Dog hates wearing harness.
I got my dog used to it by giving her all her meals for several days with her wearing the harness we didn t do anything else for some time until she got to associate the harness with one of her favourite activities eating.
An easy solution is to find a harness that can be put on without going over the dog s head.
A harness that dogs have to step into is a good option.
From pugs to labradoodles shy dogs to dogs who pull these are the best dog harnesses for every kind of dog including petsafe 3in1 harness 2 hounds design freedom no pull dog harness and leash.
Personally i would never attach a leash to any collar.
If you are sitting there thinking my dog hates his harness we have help and dog training advice to find a kind solution.
I have never used a harness for walking but i do use one for long distances in the car.
World famous and force free dog trainer emily larlham aka kikopup writes a great article about why a harness is so important for your dog and offers advice to help them overcome their fear.
A dog harness is a much safer way to walk your dog compared to a traditional dog collar.