Harness Instructions

How They Work

Our dog-friendly design keeps your dog comfortable, and prevents stress and injury. The Front-Connection™ helps you communicate clearly with your dog’s sense of touch. As you move your leash in certain directions, your dog feels gentle pressure (sensations) behind the front legs and shoulders. This triggers an instinct to brace against the pressure and encourages your dog to move with you, without pulling on the leash!

Softouch Methods (Patented)

To gain the full benefits, we recommend using our harnesses first as a training tool and then for general management and everyday use. Softouch methods work with your dog’s instincts to gradually give him body cues (sensations). The cues teach him how to move with you and how to behave without stress or discomfort. We suggest working with a trainer familiar with our harnesses and methods for additional assistance and follow up.

Introduction & Safety

At first, use a regular flat collar with the harness. The collar is like training wheels; adds safety, control, and helps keep the harness centered. It also prevents dogs from chewing the chest strap.

Clip a 4-6 foot leash to the top of the harness leash-ring and to your dog’s regular flat collar.

Unclip from the collar for short periods to slowly phase out the collar.

We recommend clipping to the collar for high stimulus environments.

All Day Dog Gear – Dogs that do not chew can wear our comfortable harnesses all day. Tags can be attached to the leash-ring and they can run and play offleash. Always check the fit according to the instructions.

Chewing – Typical signs of chewing are cut or frayed webbing. We suggest you take the harness off your dog after walks at first, and keep the harness out of your dog’s reach.

Repair Service – We offer an affordable repair service to bring the harness back to its full potential.

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