We believe it is sad when dogs are in discomfort from their harness and their parents don't know. Learn about the importance of freedom of movement and what to look for in harnesses.
The goal
Basically, you want your dog to move the same regardless of whether he's wearing a harness or not. That means being able to fully extend his legs forward and backward. And the ability to rotate his scapula (shoulder bone) without pressure points.
The two keys to freedom of movement.
Y-shaped harnesses
Their name is inspired from the shape of the chest pad. This shape is key to let your dog's shoulder blades move without pressure points. If freedom of movement is important to you, you should avoid the harnesses featuring a horizontal strap that covers the front of your dog's shoulders.
Clear armpit area
The second component of true freedom of movement is the ability for your dog to extend his legs backwards without having the harness strap digging in the armpit area. Very few harnesses allow for this, usually this feature comes in harnesses where the chest pad is adjustable in length.
It's only recently that people have started to understand the importance of having your dog move freely. We are proud to raise awareness about this topic. If you wish to learn more about this, The Dog Wellness Centre is a good follow on Instagram.
Gear that lets your dog move freely
