Wonder Harness

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Well after getting tired of Maya choking herself with collar and lead when out walking, i ordered one of these a couple of days ago

http://www.amazon.co.uk/UNHO%C2%AE-Padded-Harness-Adjustable-Large/dp/B00WG17CVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1446825978&sr=8-1&keywords=unho+dog+harness.

I have to say that i am very very impressed, after adjusting the chest strap a little, out we went for a beautiful walk ( Despite the rain ) No more lunging when waiting to cross the road, and she actually listened to my `wait` command, standing there patiently till safe to cross.
Also, no pulling whatsoever !! Brilliant. It was so nice to walk her with a loose lead, which i could literally just hang off my finger. I have no idea how this harness works, but it does, and it is an absolute pleasure to walk her now.

how is Maya doing on her harness - Buddy has started to pull on his - not as much as on the others but definitely more than when I first got it- only on certain walks though wondered if Mayas was still working - Buddy is a bit older than her maybe got the pulling habit a bit more than she has...

smudge95 wrote:how is Maya doing on her harness - Buddy has started to pull on his - not as much as on the others but definitely more than when I first got it- only on certain walks though wondered if Mayas was still working - Buddy is a bit older than her maybe got the pulling habit a bit more than she has...

She`s still doing very well with it Carol, like i have said in the past she can still pull a little if she want`s to, but in all honesty it`s going great ! Nowhere near as bad as a collar and lead

glad she is doing well on it - as you say still a lot better than the collar - at least when he does pull he doesn't choke himself

smudge95 wrote:glad she is doing well on it - as you say still a lot better than the collar - at least when he does pull he doesn't choke himself

Yes, i hope he settles down again with it Carol. I can`t understand why Buddy has started to pull again

Gizmo's is due to arrive next week, hoping I can follow it up with proper training. I didn't really stick to his lessons.

Goblin wrote:Gizmo's is due to arrive next week, hoping I can follow it up with proper training. I didn't really stick to his lessons.

I hope it works for you

Carter reading your post I purchased this for my 2year olld staffy she had an harness but still pulled loads after using this one its so much better walking no more pulling my arm Best Buy so far

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Terry thank you so much for this recommendation. I ordered this last week while on hols and it arrived when we got home. I absolutely love this harness, it is lovely and padded and the only one that is sturdy and also hasn't rubbed her or made her sore. To be honest it doesn't stop her pulling at all but I didn't think it would as she is a master of pulling! I think that will stop down to training and I didn't expect a harness to work on her. This is definitely my favorite harness and we have gone through so many to find one that doesn't rub her. Thanks again!

Should have got him a medium instead of a large as it's loose, but still really good in terms of not rubbing and seems easier on him over all.

thank you so much for letting us all know about this harness, my arms seriously appreciate it.

Mistys Mum wrote:Terry thank you so much for this recommendation. I ordered this last week while on hols and it arrived when we got home. I absolutely love this harness, it is lovely and padded and the only one that is sturdy and also hasn't rubbed her or made her sore. To be honest it doesn't stop her pulling at all but I didn't think it would as she is a master of pulling! I think that will stop down to training and I didn't expect a harness to work on her. This is definitely my favorite harness and we have gone through so many to find one that doesn't rub her. Thanks again!

Goblin wrote:Should have got him a medium instead of a large as it's loose, but still really good in terms of not rubbing and seems easier on him over all.

thank you so much for letting us all know about this harness, my arms seriously appreciate it.

You are both Most welcome It`s great when we find something good, and even better when we share ! Maya can still pull if she get`s excited, but she chooses not to 99% of the time, so yes, a massive relief on my arm

Joining in, before joining us Una had only ever walked on an extending leash and while she's walking much better on a collar and lead I hate seeing her collar digging into her neck as she pulls. So we bought the harness in a small after reading this post and all the Amazon reviews ... and it came today!

Very excited to try it out on our evening walk and while there was still some pulling there was far more calm walking with looks up at us - such a happier walk We've still got a ways to go, but it helps the training.

Thanks for the recommendation Terry!

TwoSocks wrote:Joining in, before joining us Una had only ever walked on an extending leash and while she's walking much better on a collar and lead I hate seeing  her collar digging into her neck as she pulls.  So we bought the harness in a small after reading this post and all the Amazon reviews ... and it came today!

Very excited to try it out on our evening walk and while there was still some pulling there was far more calm walking with looks up at us - such a happier walk We've still got a ways to go, but it helps the training.

Thanks for the recommendation Terry!

Aw that`s great, and i`m pleased it`s working for you They do seem to be calmer when wearing the harness don`t they.

Yeah, she seems a lot less frustrated as we're walking and crossing the road, slowing down, stopping, turning and so on. I think it's because I'm not pulling at her neck, and an added benefit - because the leash is not at her neck there's less biting of the leash happening!

TwoSocks wrote:Yeah, she seems a lot less frustrated as we're walking and crossing the road, slowing down, stopping, turning and so on. I think it's because I'm not pulling at her neck, and an added benefit - because the leash is not at her neck there's less biting of the leash happening!

Yes, i did read somewhere that dogs absolutely hate being led by the neck ( Collar ) Maybe there is some truth in that. Maya is the same now when it comes to stopping at roads, before it was like she had a death wish, and would really lunge at the road, now she listens to me when i say `wait`

Yeah, Una and I are far from perfect, but it's getting us a little less "argh!" and more "okay we can do this"

TwoSocks wrote:Yeah, Una and I are far from perfect, but it's getting us a little less "argh!" and more "okay we can do this"

Yeah it takes time Ange, it`s good to have the tools that help though, like the harness !

oh yes, means we can focus on walking well together

Been trying to find this post for ages.
Thanks so much for this recommendation. This harness is amazing! Hardly pulls at all, and when j put it on Bonnie, she is instantly calm.
Can j just ask - does anyone know if you can wash it? Mine is getting pretty filthy but daren't wash it incase it breaks or something!

It's been okay for us - Una seems to deliberately aim for the muddiest of puddles when we're on the long leash! I've washed it once in a gentle wash in an old pillowcase and so far so good

Kirstybarbs wrote:Been trying to find this post for ages.
Thanks so much for this recommendation. This harness is amazing! Hardly pulls at all, and when j put it on Bonnie, she is instantly calm.
Can j just ask - does anyone know if you can wash it? Mine is getting pretty filthy but daren't wash it incase it breaks or something!

Yes as far as i`m aware they are fully machine washable, i would suggest fastening the strap though, to stop it flapping about, especially when it`s on full spin.

Another recommendation for this harness. Just back from our first walk with it and virtually no pulling! Such a massive difference from before.

Wow this harness looks great, is it 100% safe?? Milo is dog reactive so I need a harness he deffo can't get out of.

Does anywhere else sell these apart from Amazon as none of the sellers will sell to Ireland?
Also do I need small or a medium for an average to big sized 8 month old?

Tuschinski wrote:Does anywhere else sell these apart from Amazon as none of the sellers will sell to Ireland?
Also do I need small or a medium for an average to big sized 8 month old?

If i remember correctly i think ebay sell them UNHO dog harness
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Any-Size-UNHO-Adjustable-Soft-Padded-Dog-Harness-100-Genuine-/131638215904?var=&hash=item1ea63fc4e0mtAY5AF4SbSaK8fvj7ukvYg

Last time i weighed maya at 7 months old she was 18.5 Kilo, and the small size still has plenty of room, so i would suggest getting a small.

I'm looking at getting Millie another harness as she ate the last one (while on her). My main reservation about this is that it seems quite bulky. How flexible is it? She doesn't really need anything for pulling as she's good on the lead but I want to get her something that doesn't need to go over her head as she's still not 100% with that.

It's not bulky when it's on Liz, but it does have to go over the head!

Oh that's a shame. It looked like it unclipped round the front or something. The hunt continues...

Sorry to be a pain as I'm sure this has been asked (but I can't see it!), when you measure the chest measurement do you measure from behind the front legs then across the back and underneath across the chest ? I'm keen to get one of these (need to find a local supplier). Thanks in advance

AussieStaff wrote:Sorry to be a pain as I'm sure this has been asked (but I can't see it!), when you measure the chest measurement do you measure from behind the front legs then across the back and underneath across the chest ? I'm keen to get one of these (need to find a local supplier). Thanks in advance

They are quite a big size Bek, even now Maya`s small one has loads of room for adjustment, so i would suggest getting Koda a small one

Woop woop just ordered, so excited !!! Thank you

Excited its just arrived!!!! Looks great, very solid! Cant wait to try it out on Friday, dont want to do it til then as want to be calm and ease him into it rather than when im bolting him out the door for a pre-work walk.

AussieStaff wrote:Woop woop just ordered, so excited !!! Thank you

I hope it stop`s the pulling Bek, Maya still can, and does sometimes, but at least they aren`t hurting themselves

Well …. we had our first test with it today !! I LOVE IT !!!! I can honestly say the pulling was reduced by like 90%, came back with no hurt shoulder or burnt hands from the lead being yanked, THRILLED ! He definitely is insecure in it, when I put it on he just stood still for like 5 mins and wouldn't move, when we got out the driveway he looked at me like 'no!' but off we went and just a wee pull when dogs were barking as we walked past, that was all. Amazing ! So happy with it and LOVE that he doesn't choke himself walking with it at all, zero pulling on his neck !! Thank you !!!!

Sounds like a godsend for you Bek. I'm sure Koda will soon get used to it

bless ya bek xxx

I love it !! I'd be lying to say Koda does, today he refused to walk !

koda you suit that his face

Mr Serious !!

AussieStaff wrote:Well …. we had our first test with it today !! I LOVE IT !!!! I can honestly say the pulling was reduced by like 90%, came back with no hurt shoulder or burnt hands from the lead being yanked, THRILLED ! He definitely is insecure in it, when I put it on he just stood still for like 5 mins and wouldn't move, when we got out the driveway he looked at me like 'no!' but off we went and just a wee pull when dogs were barking as we walked past, that was all. Amazing ! So happy with it and LOVE that he doesn't choke himself walking with it at all, zero pulling on his neck !! Thank you !!!!

That is fantastic Bek, and i`m so happy it worked for you both That is the problem with recommending things, they work for some, but not all, but i am so pleased for your hands and shoulder And of course, Koda`s throat

Thank you Mr!!

I hope he's not too hot in it, it's pretty well-padded.

£13 off amazon and free delivery

Thankfully we're in Autumn here now so temps dropped to mid 20s, he's been ok so far Good point for Spring & Summer here tho, thanks

After reading all the posts on this harness, I just had to try it!! It arrived on Saturday so early days. Certainly reduced Katy's pulling a heck of a lot But approaching Sunny's gate at the end of the lane it doesn't stop her lunging at him He's DA staffie, lovely with people though  Katy is not impressed with it, trying to rub & roll it off but it's not budging Doesn't seem to bother her once we get going, I got her a large as she has a very deep chest, fits beautifully
Here's her modelling it

Oh Katy that fits you perfectly, what a top model !! I have found it has definitely reduced Koda's pulling however he still does (& sometimes strong - depends on the day really!), but at least now he's not pulling on a collar around his neck ! & he absolutely hates the harness, runs off when we bring it out (daily walk) & then freezes on the spot when it's on, we've done all the tricks in terms of easing him into it (ie treats, on/off etc.) he just hates it, yet the second we're out the door he seems to forget it's on ! I'm glad you got one, be interested to hear how Katy goes with it !

She has been really good about me putting it on her until this morning when she ran & hid under the table I know this trick from her other hate (the Coat) so I put the harness down & offer her the lead which she's happy with. I clip her lead on then get the harness She's absolutely fine once it's on

Well on our walk today down to the fields she was absolutely fine, she usually drags me back home but walked quite nicely so I think it is working It's still early days but looking promising, anything is better than hurting her throat

I have two of these for Milo altho my husband doesn't walk him in it (don't know why). I love them & Milo looks really smart in it. I find the handle on his back handy too when another dog comes up - just so I have something firm to steady him with. He definitely walks better in it. The only down side is that the belly strap keeps loosening but other than that I recommend them and they're nice and cheap too.

Oh and they are so quick & easy to put on and off.

I like the handle too Jenny especially when we see the rat pack (4/5 terriers that have a go) on our morning walk I can keep her under control rather than throttling her on her collar