Ruffwear, Flagline Dog Harness, Lightweight and Reflective, No Pull Dog Lift Harness for Hiking, Running and Everyday Use, Meltwater Teal, Large/X-Large

I have a rat terrier mix and needed a harness that was essentially escape proof. She’ about 28 pounds. I have a fenced in yard, but when she stays with my parents, she has a tie out (they sit out with her), but when she sees a squirrel or rabbit beyond her reach, she will turn around and back out of her harness. She has a Gooby harness, which, contrary to many reviews is easily escapable. (It’s an otherwise fantastic harness). I’ve been through a few harnesses, which are wonderful for walking, but can easily slip out of with a little effort. I was going to get a harness/martingale collar combo, but her neck is bigger than her head, she ends up biting at the collar. I have no issues when I walk with her, this is needed for just hanging out when at someone else’s house when necessary.The ruffwear Flagline absolutely fits the bill! She has yet to escape from it. It’s a fashionable choice, too, I love the pink with the blue. Fits her well and she can easily potty in it. It fits over her head, so be sure your dog doesn’t have an issue with that. I tried the Ruffwear web master as well, as I was worried about the flagline being kind of one piece. But I found the flagline fit her much better and was easier to get on. Plenty of padding , looks comfortable, and as most ruffwear products, very durable. Functional.

I have a reactive large dog with a physique similar to a grey hound.- fit: the only harness I’ve found that can fit her weird physique, the only one I could adjust to her neck, chest and waist. Easily adjustable to accommodate winter gear as well.- security: there is NO WAY she can escape this thing once adjusted properly- comfort: it seems very comfortable, she wears it on road trips and doesn’t seem to realize it’s on her. She doesn’t get bruises even when over threshold and lunging wildly. It doesn’t restrict her joints- high quality: has held up to a year of LOTS of lunging, running through grass, jumping in mud, cold, heat, you name it.- lightweight: strong but light as a feather, air dries in a couple hours, with no staining I must add.- force free: it has no martingales or aversive features and has enabled the best results with training- the colors are so cute, I get compliments all the time.Love this harness and will purchase from this brand in the future. Great product, thoughtfully engineered by people who clearly love and understand the needs of dogs and their guardians.

I was having a difficult time finding just the right combination of features for supporting my elder Bichon mix on his walks and for his weakening legs. I’d been leading him by his collar, which was fine when he was strong and cognitively healthy, but recurring strokes have messed with his body and his mind. He needs to be guided more, he’s unsteady on his legs and he’s begun to fall back on his own poop when squatting and sometimes even falls over from that position. I wanted a harness that wouldn’t be too bulky or heavy, allowed me to lead him without undo tugging on his head and legs, and that allowed me to exert upward lift when he squats.This harness is lightweight, well-made of durable fabric, and superbly engineered to offer several means of support. Because he is unsteady and often sits stubbornly when I try to put anything on him, the fact that the yoke of this harness goes right over his head and then can be hooked up via the quick-release straps on the sides makes it really easy to get it on and off him. I also especially like the main leash ring located more centrally over the back as opposed to the shoulder area because it doesn’t cause as much pulling at his front legs as most other harnesses do. There are also other attachments. I haven’t used the chest loop yet and not sure why that might be desirable, but it’s there. There is also a loop at the back of the harness that may come in handy for adding a lift strap as his squat instability worsens with age. Then there’s the very cool handle in the middle of the harness which enables me to give a quick assist getting up and down steps and curbs and could also be used for additional lift in the squats. And, there are handy little strap keeper pockets sewn in so the excess strapping (if you have it after fitting) does not flap around or need to be cut off -- now that’s class!My only complaint, and it’s hardly that, is that the fit could be a bit better. I bought the XS which is as small as this harness comes and it’s still a bit loose in the yoke fully adjusted. But hey, it’s an “off-the-rack” product and short of engaging a doggy tailor, I don’t think you could ask for better adjustability than this harness offers.Lightweight and comfortable, check. Quality materials and construction, check. Multiple well-thought-out support options, check. And let’s not forget the lovely teal color! My little guy and I are very happy with this harness.