Water Repelling Walking Harness - Black

Many dogs are very keen on spending time in the water and if you live near a river or the sea and own certain breeds you will know exactly what we mean! Spaniels and Labradors are great examples of such water dogs, but there are many other dogs who love to swim.

Developed, in conjunction with Adanac Sleds and Equipment in Montana, and designed by  Tellington TTouch Instructor Marie Miller along with Pam and Jack Beckstrom, this is the first water-repelling dog walking harness. These harnesses are also very popular with Dock Dogs competitors.

Currently we offer these harnesses in a choice of 10 sizes. We can also offer a custom fit for dogs which are too big or too small for a standard fit. Click here for information about our custom fit harnesses.

Certain dogs are more receptive to being walked with a two-point contact (the lead attached at one end to the collar and the other end to the harness). This method, developed by Tellington TTouch in the USA, is ideal for a dog that naturally pulls and eliminates any perceived need for equipment like choke chains or pinch collars. Xtra Dog actively condemns the use of these so-called punitive methods of dog management and training. This harness has a front ring as well as a standard top ring which can be used for Tellington TTouch ground work to stop dogs pulling.

“TTouch leading techniques improve proprioception and balance and so can dramatically improve both posture and the behaviour of the dog. Teaching a dog to walk calmly on a leash using two-point contact - the handler having two distinct connections with the dog, usually with a double-ended leash - can have a miraculous and often instantaneous effect. There are many ways of using a two-point contact, so this leading technique can be easily tailored to suit the individual dog’s needs.”from Sarah Fisher’s 2007 book Unlock your Dog’s Potential, published by David and Charles

A well-fitting harness will be broad enough not to cut into the dog and should not tighten in use. It should sit far enough back so as not to dig in to the dog’s ‘armpits’. When fitted correctly, the harness should support the dog’s body weight, reducing the damage caused by the dog pulling on its collar and lead. There should be a buckle on both sides of the body alleviating the need to pick up the dog’s legs when fitting the harness; this can cause discomfort to the dog and give a bad association with the harness. 

This harness is based on sled-dog harness technology and is combined with the thinking behind Tellington TTouch Training. 

These harnesses are made in the Rocky Mountains of Montana, USA. 

Click here for our full sizing information.