EzyDog Chest Plate Harness

As a trainer I try to experience as many different products because no one product is right for all dogs. This harness is a very good harness for walking a dog that is fairly well trained to walk loose-leash. I wouldn't recommend it for a hard-pulling, untrained dog. For those a well-fitted head collar or a harness on which the leash attaches to a ring on the chest rather than on the back is best.

This company just doesn't get it, though. They don't package any instructions or illustrations that give the owner instructions on how to properly fit the harness. It isn't terribly difficult to figure out, especially if you are a trainer who understands what it takes to control a dog. But, someone who doesn't have that type of education or experience might not understand which straps should be adjusted a little tighter or looser than other straps. They might not understand that it is best not to leave a harness on a dog all day.

The harness, itself, seems to be well constructed. I downgraded my rating because there are no instructions for more inexperienced owners to refer to for proper fitting, which is extremely important when working with dogs.

I bought an XL for my German Shepherd (85 lbs) and a LG for my Rhodesian Ridgeback (76 lbs), both have sensitive skin. This harness is soft and has enough padding and comfort that it doesn't irritate their skin at all. Being that my dogs are also male and are very active I love the sporty look of this harness. The padding of the chest plate on it is also soft enough and can be molded to fit your dog's chest as well. There's also a lot of room when you undo the buckles which made me happy because my GSD is a BIG bog and he's nowhere done growing yet so buying something that he can grow into is what I was looking for. The fact that it also reflects in the dark is an awesome bonus seeing that we sometimes walk our dogs at night. And I don't know what the other reviewer was talking about it touching the dog's genital parts because that's absolutely ridiculous and false. The harness doesnt fit anywhere close to the dog's genitals. My guess is that the reviewer was trying to be funny or bought the wrong size for their dog. All in all this is a great buy for your dog. Not only does it look good but it does its job as well.

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EzyDog Chest Plate Harness, Size Large in Black, for a 68 pound male German Shepherd.

I had read the comments of another reviewer saying her dog can now be controlled since using this harness. I wholeheartedly agree!

My 68 pound German Shepherd would exhaust me during our walks using either a regular collar or a Martingale collar. My husband kept pushing to purchase a prong collar in an effort to control our boy, but I refused to put one on him (he's 18 months old and a gentle giant). I could only imagine how those metal spikes must feel digging into my own neck let alone my furry friend. I know there are a lot of believers in the prong collar approach, I'm just not one of them.

The large EzyDog Chest Plate Harness fits perfectly (mine is black). I keep the front loop that goes over his head snapped, so all I have to do is slip it over his head and have him lift his right leg through the right loop behind the chest plate(easily done and he's almost at a point where he'll do it himself) slide the open end behind his left leg, bring it up his side to his back and connect to the female end of the buckle which is next to the d-ring. It may sound complicated, but it's not I simply wanted to detail the steps, and it has become a simple motion.

I think the chest plate is what performs the magic. It's quite substantial and measures 11" long by 3-1/2" across at its widest point at the top, is not irritating and does not impede his gait. I believe the pressure he feels on his chest when he starts to pull keeps him in check. With a normal collar, he would constantly pull(which was probably only succeeding in making his neck stronger and stronger); and if he spied another dog ahead of us, I lifted off like the Flying Nun! People would ask "Looks like he's taking you for a walk again?". Those days are over, thanks to the EzyDog.....my left knee, foot and elbow couldn't take the strain and abuse of the constant tugging anymore.

The materials are sturdy, especially the d-ring to which you clip your leash. It's even easier to clip your leash in with this harness because the d-ring is on the top of the dog's back, not under his neck, lost in the fur, as sometimes happens with a regular collar.

By the way, I had also purchased the 6' long Gentle Tug leash in red which has a stretchy 1' long band sewn into the red nylon to absorb shock for the times our pup would lurch forward or quickly change direction. It's the perfect complement to the EzyDog Chest Harness, though you can't leave slack in the leash or his leg will tangle in the leash loop closest to his harness.

EzyDog also makes a bungee type leash, an extension and a life vest. I've purchased the leash/extension for my son to use when he goes long boarding with our pup and will review it in the future. The life vest is on back order so I'll review that piece of equipment once received and we have a chance to go to a local pond for a game of fetch with his new floating Frisbee......our pup seems to need as much gear as a new baby!

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This is a major improvement over our previous basic harness, which always irritated our dog's skin. This harness has a nice padded chest plate which forms to your dog's shape within a few uses. I bought this primarily for use with the Walky Dog Hands Free Bicycle Leash. I also use it for walks (recommend EzyDog Cujo Shock Absorbing Leash, 40-Inch, Blue which has really cut down on pulling as it corrects the dog gently). The Ezy Dog harness also comes with a seat belt attachment, but I haven't had the chance to use this yet.

The Dog Outdoors has many great youtube reviews on these and other products (this is where I ended up purchasing the harness and other items). Great high quality harness and would recommend to others.

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Though I have not experienced any reduced pulling that other people have attributed to this product, it is still a great harness which is what I was looking for.

My Bull Terrier is about 40lbs and is always hard to find the right size for her because of her unique proportions. I ordered the Large and it was perfect. The straps are adjustable so you can custom-fit it around the dog and I have little worry that she can wiggle out of it. I think the quality is pretty good and seems to fit comfortably (other harnesses tended to pinch the dog or be too tight around her giant chest).

The only thing I would change is to reinforce the rings, my dog pulls so hard I have always felt more comfortable using harnesses with double rings or considerable reinforcement. I haven't had any issues with the ring, just sayin' it would be an added bonus.

If you have a Bull Terrier you need this harness. There is a little picture of a Bull Terrier on top, so everyone thinks it's a custom-made harness for my dog :) I liked the product so much I bought the matching collar.