

We also like the Freedom No Pull model for larger dogs because it’s sold in a wider range of sizes than our other picks, available for dogs weighing 14 to 250 pounds or with chests measuring 14 to 44 inches. Or, if you prefer, you can use the back attachment ring for a traditional walking experience. That lower attachment point grants dog owners greater control over their pets because it more evenly distributes the force of a dog’s movement.

It has a belly strap behind the armpits and a horizontal attachment point along the lower chest, as on our top pick, rather than at the neck. The 2 Hounds Design Freedom No Pull Dog Harness is the harness we recommend for dog owners who want greater control over a rambunctious or large dog. No matter how strong of a grip you think you have on your 100-pound behemoth’s leash, there’s no planning for when they suddenly lunge at a cat darting across the street. Although Kurgo offers a lifetime warranty, that policy covers manufacturing defects only, and there’s a small fee to replace the harness if your dog chews through a strap. That’s a wide range of sizes, but it doesn’t account for all pets-both our tiniest and our largest testers couldn’t comfortably wear this harness, so we recommend our other picks if your pup is a size outlier. The Kurgo Tru-Fit harness fits dogs weighing 5 to 110 pounds or with chests measuring 12 to 44 inches. Place the leash around your waist and drop a treat, Burgess told The Dodo. To teach your dog to walk on a hands-free leash, you can follow similar steps as you would when training him to walk on a regular leash. Its dual attachment points on the back and lower chest allow owners greater control over their dogs while on walks. A hands-free dog leash looks a lot like a regular leash, but instead of holding it with your hands, it’ll go around your waist. And this harness is made of tough, durable materials that won’t easily pill, tear against sharp dog nails, or fray from normal pulling and play.

The Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Dog Walking Harness stands out in part because it has a vest shape that doesn’t constrict a dog’s neck like a traditional harness does when someone tugs on the leash to get the dog’s attention away from, for example, a dashing rabbit or an enticing scent.
