Why do people attach leashes to shoulder harnesses on their dogs? The harnesses just give the dogs more comfortable leverage to have control over their owners. Everyone I've seen using one has a large dog, and it's clear the dog is in charge.
(I understand having harnesses for smallish and old dogs, giving the owner the ability to help lift them.)
Lady MountainJay
in reply to Derdnik • • •— pulling on a collar bruises the trachea and can cause permanent damage. Coughing when pulling is a sign of that.
If someone’s not training their dog to not pull, I’m glad if they use a harness.
I find it easier to control a dog in a harness. I can redirect with more force than is safe with a collar. When initially training a dog not to pull, I’ve also added a second leash on a collar, positioned high on their neck, just to turn the head. Pulling to the side first, then back, is key.