Patricia Flores Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 Hello I have a 9 week old husky, she will be not be sled dog. My question is do I need to have her wear a harness or is a regular collar ok? She will be shots this week, and training classes next week... I am so excited to be a husky owner and want a well behaved dog.. Thanks for all input... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vickie Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I put mine on a harness because she slipped her collar once (the collar is too big but it's a gift so we kept it). I have a back-clipping harness but just be aware of the pulling power that gives a husky. If I didn't have strong core and shoulders, I swear my Mayo would have dislocated my shoulder or faceplanted me a few times already! Some people use a front-clipping harness to discourage pulling. Edited to add a photo of her harness: At least the harness comes with a handle at the top, which has been very handy. A grooming place staff once said she's like a "walking handbag". Haha. Edit #2: I just noticed your husky is still a little 9-week-old pup! So... reread my reply in a couple of years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 TO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I prefer harnesses for mine, I wouldn't trust a normal collar but I have used semi-slip collars before Just make sure you train them to walk nicely Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted September 21, 2018 Report Share Posted September 21, 2018 I think harnesses are better as my 2 pull a lot, if you use just a collar and she pulls she’s taking all of the strain around her neck. Training training and more training for everything! Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 I use a julius harness for Luna as it is very strong and very easy to put on and take off. It also has a handle on top if you just need to hold her for any reason. Oh and it comes in a variety of colours also u can get Velcro strips that attach to the side with specific words like dog in training etc. so people know if they approachable or whatever u get written on it. Best harness I have ever seen anywaySent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Im not a fan of the Julius harnesses, too many horror stories of them slipping , they always look like they don't fit properly and there have been recent studies to suggest harnesses like this actually affect the dogs ability to walk properly as it's pushing against the shoulders, they're too common for my liking too lol Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Really? Strange, to slip out they would need to walk backwards and even then it would have to be far too loose which makes it human error. Luna has caught 4 squirrels, a rabbit and countless amounts of mice, voles and a couple moles. It’s not as bad as u have heard, but, to each their own.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted September 23, 2018 Report Share Posted September 23, 2018 Cai got out of his Julius k9 twice, and he did it so fast, he backed out of it, not secure enough for husky’s imo, I know plenty of people use them, I just don’t think it’s worth the risk if you have a runner! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Astro got out of his julius k9 once too, luckily my boyfriend managed to catch him before he realised what had happened! We use Houdini ultra harnesses by Indi Dog now that they can’t back out of Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 I swear by indi-harnesses, super safe and I love the choice of colours available.Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Indi dog harnesses [emoji849]Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 U do know they tighten up right? They are not supposed to be looseSent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Oh and how did it manage to get both legs out from the under strap? Houdini of the dog world lolSent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 I always checked them before we went out and I thought it was secure, I don’t know how he did it but he did, Luka blue never bothered to try. I think it depends on the personality of your dog, Cai can get out of anything, he used to open the safety gates!Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 mine can back out of a k9 it is easy really they move one shoulder inwards...neck down and a quick tug... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 U do know they tighten up right? They are not supposed to be looseSent from my iPhone using Husky OwnersOh and how did it manage to get both legs out from the under strap? Houdini of the dog world lolSent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Yup fully aware of this, it was as tight as possible while being comfortable on Astro but if they back up for whatever reason it’s easy for them to get their head out and that’s it really! Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 I’m sorry I just don’t believe it, I put her harness on and even if her body was elastic she was never backing out of it. The under strap isn’t far from her elbows so yeah getting out of that would be impossible even if she were Houdini... Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael_Astro Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 I’m sorry I just don’t believe it, I put her harness on and even if her body was elastic she was never backing out of it. The under strap isn’t far from her elbows so yeah getting out of that would be impossible even if she were Houdini... Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners [emoji849]Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMANI & ALINAH Posted September 24, 2018 Report Share Posted September 24, 2018 Just to add: Huskies have a great talent & ability to squeeze into very small, tight spaces, and also squeeze & manuever out of tight spaces.With Huskies, anything is possible ... because they are so smart!! That's why we all have them!![emoji6][emoji191][emoji191][emoji4]Sent from my Moto Z (2) using Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 They're not supposed to go right under the arm pits anyway so it's probably too tight Sent from my [device_name] using http://Husky Owners mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robke Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 believe me..Alpha knows how to get our of a k9 without issues and yes they are fitted correctly and as Nix says not to tight toward the shoulder/arm pit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 If using a julius harness then it’s a good idea to use a lead with 2 clips so you can clip one to the harness and one to the collar. Gives you a back up should they skip the harness which can and does happen. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luna the husky Posted September 29, 2018 Report Share Posted September 29, 2018 Ye I keep hearing that which has started me to worry a bit more, I am also worried I’ve made Lunas a tad too tight... no matter how she wears it tho it always tends to get into her fur and and spike it up. Sent from my iPhone using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelseafan Posted October 1, 2018 Report Share Posted October 1, 2018 Have a look on Indi-dog for harnesses, you can customise as well.Sent from my iPad using Husky Owners Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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