No Pull Harness Use Guide

How do I put on the harness?

The harness is VERY easy to put on.

The most important things to do are (a) ensure that the side with the handle goes on the back and (b) position the neck area of the harness in a similar location to where a collar would sit (at the base of the neck before it starts getting wider at all). The harness should not sit anywhere on the upper leg/shoulder to ensure full range of motion in the front legs.

We recommend unbuckling all three buckles so that the harness can be put on (and removed) without needing to go over the dog's head. When putting the harness on, secure the neck area first, then the chest.

proper use of the no pull harness

How do I adjust the harness straps with buckles?

The harness can be adjusted while it is on the dog, but some may find it easier to adjust while it is not being worn. Make adjustments in roughly equal amounts on each side of the harness. Fine-tuning the fit to get it perfect can be done while the harness is on your dog. You'll know the fit is right when the harness feels snug (doesn't move around).

Once you have the straps adjusted to the right setting, you can best secure the straps by gripping both parts of the strap (the loose end and the part underneath) together, then sliding the black strap clip along the strap until it's flush with the buckle.

We've also got great video guides for tightening and loosening the harness if you need help.

How do I adjust the neck strap that doesn't have a buckle?

Adjusting this strap is very easy! If you're looking at the chest area of the harness...

  • To loosen the strap, move the black strap clip to the left (towards the pocket on the chest from which the strap comes out of). At its loosest setting, the black strap clip will tuck slightly into that pocket.
  • To tighten the strap, move it to the right as far as needed. At its tightest setting, the black strap clip will sit almost on the back of the dog's neck.

Pro tip – the black strap can be moved through the elastic strap loop that holds the strap in place. This gives you lots of extra room to tighten or loosen!

neck strap demonstration

What can I do with the excess strap?

If you have the harness adjusted to a tighter setting, you will likely have a good amount of strap at the end. Not to worry! There are pockets on the chest side of the harness where each strap comes out of where the excess strap can be tucked. If you have the harness on a very tight setting and there is a lot of extra strap, you should be able to fold the excess strap over and still fit it in the pockets.

What is the best way to walk my dog with this harness?

We've got a great dog walking guide that is tried-and-true!