Which harness is right for your small dog?
At Golly Gear we get more questions about small dog harnesses than any other product. There is a perfect harness for every small dog - and we'll help you find it!
When shopping for your small dog's harness, consider what problems you want the harness to solve. Function and fit are the most important considerations. It doesn't hurt if the harness looks adorable, either!
When shopping for your small dog's harness, consider what problems you want the harness to solve. Function and fit are the most important considerations. It doesn't hurt if the harness looks adorable, either!
December Special - 10% off the Puppia Soft Harness!
The Soft Harness by Puppia is comfy and stylish. The front and collar portion is made of a cushy polyester air mesh that fits broadly across your dog's chest so he can walk comfortably and any pressure from the leash is distributed evenly across his neck and shoulders instead of at his neck! The mesh is edged in super-soft matching or contrasting velour. Is your dog....
- ready for adventure? With the EzyDog Harness your pup is ready to hit the trail.
- pulling you down the street? You may need an EasyWalk Harness.
- the toughest character on the block? What little dog doesn't need the Spiked Leather Harness?
- choking or prone to a collapsing trachea? You have some options, including the:
Soft Harness,
Poochie Step-in harness,
Daba-Doo Step-In Harness,
Hug-A-Dog Harness,
EasyGo Harness,
or the patented Choke-Free Shoulder Collar. - going everywhere with you? You need a Vest Harness to keep her safe in the car
- a classic? The Standard Timberwolf Harness may be exactly right, especially with today's color selection
- environmentally aware? Try the new MuttGear Step-in Harness from Doggles - made from recycled soda bottles!
The Walkeez Harness
The softest harness we've ever seen!
Beautiful, soft fleece is the only thing that touches your dog with the Walkeez Harness by Releashme! Made in England, even the adjustable straps are fleece-lined. Just slip it over your dog's head, clasp it and off you go for the most comfortable walk your dog has ever taken!
EzyDog Harness with seatbelt attachment
The EzyDog® Harness is a stylish, easy to use, practical harness for your little dog that doubles as a Car Seatbelt! Use the EzyDog® Harness every day as a great walking harness. The front plate is sturdy and nicely padded, to protect your little dog's chest. The stitching on the harness is light reflective. Available in two sizes and five colors. The EasyWalk Harness
Just because our dogs are little doesn't mean they don't pull on their leashes. And yet sometimes we don't feel comfortable putting a collar on our small dogs. The Easy Walk Harness is the perfect solution. The leash attaches at the front of the harness, and the unique martingale loop redirects the dog's forward motion without jerking or straining on the leash. It's almost like instant training! Spiked Leather Harness
Your little dog can be as tough as he or she wants in the Spiked Leather Harness by Top Dog while still being the most stylish dog on the block! In Pink or Blue, with adjustable buckle straps front and back. Spikes are in a "V" pattern on the chest piece and are also on the back straps. The leash ring is at the back of the back center strap. The chest piece is double-stitched in white, other straps are single-stitched. Poochee Step-in Harness
The Poochee Cloth Step-in Harness is a simple, easy-to-use harness that's practical and stylish. It's instantly adjustable for any little dog! Just pull the sliders up, put your little dog's front paws through the openings, bring the leash up and adjust the sliders. There are 12 inches of adjustability from the harness to the swivel. Above the swivel, the leash is about 30 inches to the handle. Step-In Harness
Fully-adjustable, light and strong, these cute Step-in Harnesses by Daba Doo will stop all that fumbling, trying to fasten multiple clasps you can't even see! Once you have the harness adjusted for your little dog, all you have to do is open the harness flat on the floor, have the dog step over it with its front feet in the openings, grasp the two sides and close the easy parachute clasp over the dog's back! Done! Attach the leash to the rings over the clasp and you're ready to go! Hug-A-Dog Harness
The Mesh Hug-A-Dog Harness is a cool solution for little dogs who need harnesses. The harness is comfortable and fits like a jacket, with no straps and no rubbing, and it's air conditioned! The harness transfers pressure to the chest area so there's no choking risk. The body of the harness is cool, breathable black mesh. The Mesh Harness is even machine washable. The Active Dog Harness!
The Active Dog Harness by Dogo is adorable and a great casual, and practical harness for our little dogs!Adjust the side straps once, and the Active Dog Harness is set for good! Super-easy to put on your small dog, just put the right front paw through the side opening, bring the harness over your little dog's back and snap the clasps. Then attach the leash to the silver-tone D-ring on the back.
When it's a casual jeans day, your little dog can have his own jeans - red or blue denim! There's even a tiny pocket and studs decorating the front! The matching 4-foot leash (sold separately) has four studs.
Striped Vest Harness
The Striped Vest is just right for any time of year for your little dog! It's sturdy but light-weight canvas. The Striped Vest is adjustable with velcro strips. It's secure with a buckle on the back with 2 leash rings over it. There's even a ring on a tab in front for your little one's ID Tag!Made of 65% polyester, 35% cotton, the Striped Vest is washable in cold water. Colors: choose Blue, Pink or Tan. Each color is edged in tan at neck and legs, with adjustable tan webbing over the back for the buckled lock.
The EasyGo Harness
The EasyGo Harness by Dogo is a simple, affordable, but most of all, practical harness for our little dogs!The EasyGo Harness is easy to put on and adjust for any little dog's body type. (1) Just loosen the squeeze clamp slider and hold the straps forward, (2) put your little dog's paws in the holes, (3) bring the straps over the dog's head, (4) and tighten the slider. Then attach the matching 3-foot leash that is included! (The total leash length will be about 4 feet, including the harness straps above the slider.) Practical, simple and stylish!
Choke Free Shoulder Collar
The Shoulder Collar is a brilliant invention to keep our little dogs safe and under control. It's one of those "Why didn't I think of that?" inventions! The Shoulder Collar even has a U.S. patent.The Shoulder Collar is easy to put on your little dog: he just steps into the holes, bring the collar up over the dog's back. Lay the right side (with the leash ring) down first and insert the leash ring through the slit on the other part and secure the velcro. Attach the leash and you're ready to go! There is no pressure on your little dog's neck and he can't escape
Red Dingo Reflective Harness
The Red Dingo Reflective Harness is a unique design that's easy to put on your little dog, and keeps him safe! There's only one snap buckle but all the straps are adjustable.To put on the Reflective Harness, your dog's head and left front leg go through the openings, the strap with the buckle comes up behind the right front leg, snap the buckle and you're set! There's no pressure on the neck, and the leash ring is behind the shoulder blades. The snap buckle, or Bucklebone (a registered design) is super-easy to clasp and undo.
And at night, the harness reflects any light around - street lights or car headlights. Available in two sizes and seven colors.
Vest Harness
The VestHarness is a versatile walking harness that doubles as a car seat belt harness! It also provides great protection for your small dog's chest.The straps on both sides of the tummy piece are adjustable, and there are side release clasps on both sides. Just open one side, slip the VestHarness over your little dog's head, put one paw through the opening and fasten the clasp.
MuttGear Step-in Harness
Made from recycled soda bottles!
The Mutt Gear Step In Harness by Doggles is a comfortable, durable easy-to-use harness for your little dog. You can feel extra-good about using this harness because the durable 1680 denier nylon it's made of is from recycled soda bottles!The grey trim is reflective, so during night-time walks you'll know where your small dog is all the time since the harness reflects any available light.
Standard Harness from Timberwolf
Many of you prefer a standard harness for your little dog to a step-in. It's just personal preference! The Timberwolf Standard Harness is as cute as the Step-in and it's made of high-quality 64 carrier flat braided nylon so it's extremely durable and comfortable for our little guys! Your small dog's head goes through the neck opening, the left leg goes through that opening, clasp the harness on the right side and your pup is wearing her harness!Everything is adjustable on the Timberwolf Standard Harness! Both sides of the front strap and one side of the back strap are adjustable. The connecting chest strap is also adjustable. So if your small dog is longer or shorter than the norm, the Timberwolf Standard Harness will adjust for the perfect fit. And the clasp, on the back strap, is slightly curved to follow the contour of your little dog's back! The leash ring is at the back of the harness.
Hardware-free Rope-n-Go Harness
The Rope-n-Go Harness & Leash Set is an ingenious harness without hardware for your little dog! With just a few simple adjustments you and your small dog will be ready for a walk! The rope is lightweight but strong, the harness is gentle, comfortable and cool for your little dog. The 5-foot leash has a comfortable handle. The harness detaches easily from the leash if you wish to use a different lead. Available in four colors and three sizes! Putting on the Rope-n-Go Harness
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- harringtonway harringtonway Nov 2, 2009 @ 2:58 pm
- I never new so many harness options existed. This is great! Functionality and designer designs - brilliant!
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- Heather426 Heather426 Oct 18, 2009 @ 11:00 pm
- Really nice lens from a fellow dog lover. Blessed by a squid angel.
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- SoyCandleLover-Maker SoyCandleLover-Maker Oct 16, 2009 @ 8:59 pm
- Harnesses are the only way to go! Great info! I've posted this lens as a featured lens on my newest http://www.squidoo.com/my-chocolate-labs-bad-eating-and-other-habits. I rated 5 *s, Fav and lensrolled, too. Thanks so much!
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- Hope Hope Aug 23, 2009 @ 2:23 pm | in reply to Rosemariej
- Rosemarie - we have just the harness for you! We have an escape-artist dog that comes into the shop to test-escape all the harnesses we carry! The one he wears every day and hasn't been able to get out of is the Mesh Hug-A-Dog Harness. We've had great success with this harness and hope you'll visit GollyGear.com to take a look! Thank you! - Hope
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- Rosemariej Rosemariej Aug 23, 2009 @ 2:02 pm
- I have been trying to find a harness for my minpin.she likes to run off on me.then it takes along time to get her back.I've bought many harnesses for her and she keeps backing out of it and runs off.I really need to find a harness that she can't back out of.Do you know where i can purchase one?Please help me.Thanks Rose
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