Einstein Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Does anyone have a chew proof harness they like? Willow is a Chow/Border Collie mix. He has a narrow neck area with a bit wider mid-section. We have moved up from the medium which fit his neck/chest perfectly, but the mid-section area needs to be just enough bigger that he needs a large. The medium mid section is just a bit too tight, enough that you can't get any fingers between the harness and him. Unfortunately, the smallest adjustment on the head part is a bit too large, enough that he can get his mouth underneath and chew through the harness. He is 40 lbs. I like using the harness because he can't slip out of it easily if he gets spooked or too excited. He is getting better, but I like the assurance that he can't just pull it over his head like a collar. I also like to leave the harness on with his tags and such just in case he gets loose. We are very careful and he has never tried to run, but I don't want to test that. His coat is completely black, so the harness also shows up at night when we go for a walk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaggieDog Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Honestly there is no such thing. Lupine has a guarantee even if chewed but Ziva chewed through hers in about 5 minutes unsupervised. If I was worried about a dog slipping a collar, I'd invest in a martingale collar - fitted correctly it is escape-proof and the chewing risk should be minimal. I'd not leave it on a pup 24/7 due to the risk of snagging, but for walks it'll work nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I guess what I would suggest is a collar with tags (riveted on is best and safest) for all the time, and then a harness (if you prefer) to put on only for walks, where you are supervising and he can't chew on it. Harnesses are never safe for dogs that are not supervised as they can chew them, catch a jaw in them, or catch a foot in them. Catching a jaw in one can be terrifying to a dog and can do a lot of damage. Have you tried any of the no-pull harnesses? They have quite a bit of adjustment and might fit your Willow. There are a couple of types and some are better quality than others. Make sure you can try one on before buying it, look for smooth joins (seams and stitching) and quality webbing as well as hardware. A martingale collar, as recommended by Erin, is one that a dog would have a very hard time pulling or backing out of, and is a great alternative for many dogs for that reason. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I guess what I would suggest is a collar with tags (riveted on is best and safest) for all the time, and then a harness (if you prefer) to put on only for walks, where you are supervising and he can't chew on it. Harnesses are never safe for dogs that are not supervised as they can chew them, catch a jaw in them, or catch a foot in them. Catching a jaw in one can be terrifying to a dog and can do a lot of damage. Have you tried any of the no-pull harnesses? They have quite a bit of adjustment and might fit your Willow. There are a couple of types and some are better quality than others. Make sure you can try one on before buying it, look for smooth joins (seams and stitching) and quality webbing as well as hardware. A martingale collar, as recommended by Erin, is one that a dog would have a very hard time pulling or backing out of, and is a great alternative for many dogs for that reason. Best wishes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I think a harness is way better than a martingale collar. The collar goes only around the neck; the harness goes around the body. My brother has huskies - one ~100 lbs and one ~50 lbs. He uses Lupine harnesses. And he has taught me to swear by their guarantee. He had a collar that was chewed by the 3rd dog to wear it - and each was a replacement of the previous dog. He had no sales receipt, but he carried the collar into the office. Yeah, he lives in northern New Hampshire. They gave him a new collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 I think a harness is way better than a martingale collar. The collar goes only around the neck; the harness goes around the body. My brother has huskies - one ~100 lbs and one ~50 lbs. He uses Lupine harnesses. And he has taught me to swear by their guarantee. He had a collar that was chewed by the 3rd dog to wear it - and each was a replacement of the previous dog. He had no sales receipt, but he carried the collar into the office. Yeah, he lives in northern New Hampshire. They gave him a new collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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