A harness for your dog, how & why?

Nowadays, security agents and law enforcement are extremely in demand on our territory. The missions are increasingly demanding, which pushes the State to train numerous K-9 teams to be as close to the action as possible.

This is why, and in order to meet demand, VET SECURITE.com references on its site the Julius K9 brand, leader in K-9 equipment.

Thanks to a wide choice of canine equipment: strike muzzle, leashes, harnesses, leather or nylon collars, Julius K9 now equips numerous K-9 teams in the Police, the Gendarmerie and in Private Security.

Summary:

• How to properly choose and use your harness?
• Why a harness rather than a collar? 
• How to attach the harness to your dog?
• How to properly choose the size of the harness or collar for your dog?

• Why a harness rather than a collar?

POWER harnesses guarantee comfort for your dog and create no pressure at the neck level unlike a collar. The Julius K9 harnesses are developed so that the chest strap transmits the pressure from the leash over the entire body while minimizing pressure points on the skin and internal organs.

• How to attach the harness to your dog?

During the first installation, it is important to pay attention to the adjustment of the chest strap and the belly strap. If you improperly adjust one of these two straps, your dog may be able to slip out of the harness. 

If the belly strap is too tight, the harness will be uncomfortable for your dog.

Also be careful not to tighten the chest strap too much to avoid the plastic buckle ending up under the armpits and injuring the top of the leg due to friction.

The 2 essential precautions to take into account are: 

1. The belly strap is properly adjusted if you can slide your fingers between the harness and the dog's back.
2. The chest strap is properly adjusted if you can easily fit 4 fingers between the strap and the front legs.

All Julius K9 harnesses have a handle to grab the dog and work with it. But be careful, this handle, as well as the metal ring for attaching the leash, can represent a danger. The new 4-in-1 attachment system for the IDC-POWER harness handle offers four possibilities: you can lock only the ring, only the handle, the ring and the handle or neither. This system is ideal for hunting dogs, security dogs or rescue dogs.

• How to properly choose the size of the harness or collar for your dog?

To determine the right size of your dog's harness, you need to measure your dog's chest circumference at a distance of about four fingers from behind the front legs. Choosing the right harness size is essential so that the dog is perfectly fitted for its safety and comfort. Warning! If the harness is not the right size, is not perfectly adjusted or the leash is not attached correctly, the dog can slip out of the harness and escape. VET SECURITE or Julius K9 cannot under any circumstances be held responsible for the consequences.