Tikaanis_mommy Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 So i've been exercizing my dogs with kids-in-cart pulling and bike pulling/running. I use the AKC chest harnes but it doesnt look all that comfortable for them so i was wondering if anyone had any ideas on A. a better type of harness for the job and B. somewhere that doesnt charge you an arm and a leg lol any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah16 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hi Tikaanis mommy, if you are using the dogs for pulling then the style you have isn't the best as it pulls above their shoulders. You would need a X back harness as this distributes across their back. Manmat are a good make www.manmat.eu Sorry I can't see where abouts you are but if you are in the UK there are a few other companies that do them such as www.culpeppers.co.uk www.snowpawstore.com Sarah x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyn Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 We use, and swear by Manmat harnesses for working and walking. Manmat are based in the Czech republic and do have an online order site, but their products are available in most countries (just cheaper for us to order direct, as we tend to do bulk orders) We use their X-backs for working, but you could also use their long distance version too. Well priced, good quality and durable. Some of ours are years old, been through many 40 degree washes in the machine and still look like new. We've never had one fail and most importantly, they are designed with sled breeds in mind, unlike anything you can buy in a pet store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaanis_mommy Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 thanx guys i think in gonna go with "karly_larkins" design. besides they dont really do heavy pulling and there are always like 4 dogs to the wagon and only like 60 pounds of kids lol. and they go only 5 miles an hour. lol i have them leashed to me as i walk with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kteen Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 hey any chance of photos of the cart the dogs pull wi the kids in sounds like fun not sure i trust my two with the kids lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikaanis_mommy Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 dont have one on now but i can post one next time we do it. the radio flyer wagon is steerable. and the dogs dont get freedom to take off. one leash attaches the dog to the wagon, another leash i hold so they can only go as fast as i allow them(walk or jog) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kteen Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 cheers cant wait we had thought about getting the dogs to pull the boys just werent sure what would be best to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 oh look forward to seing pic's xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 cant wait for the pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karly_larkin Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 hiya hun, I now make a different padded harness that might work better you, when i've got some photo's i'll email them you ok hun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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