Assistance and Mobility Dog Harness, Guide Dog Harness,
Assistance Dog Harness for Guide Dogs
Our high
quality assistance and guide dog harness is developed to give maximum support for
the dog and the visually impaired owner. Every aspect of this
harness is constructed to provide the utmost comfort and
durability. It is the traditional well known design with few
adjustments which makes this guide harness even better.
This
expertly hand crafted harness is made of high quality, heavy duty,
genuine nylon material. The straps are 1 1/4 " wide. The harness
is stitched with the strongest nylon thread, with several places
having double stitching.
Our
guide
dog harness is developed to give maximum support for the dog
and the visually impaired owner
Intended use
- Guide dog harness
- Light duty mobility assistance harness
Key features of this dog harness
- 2 ply nylon front chest strap
- Dual purpose of the around chest strap - plastic buckle for
size adjustability and quick release buckle for taking harness
on and off
- Reflective stripes to increase visibility and keep your
safer
- Hard steel nylon covered control handle
- Easy removable main handle
- 100% nylon material
- Supreme comfort for your dog
- Easy pick up main handle "fall-stop" bar
Border collie wearing our guide dog harnessThe
girth size of the harness can be adjusted with special plastic
slide buckle for your dogs comfort. Proper fitting is important;
the harness should not be too tight. It is important to mention
that you will only have to adjust the chest strap once using the
plastic buckle. Later on for placing and removing the harness you
can use the convenient quick release buckle.
The dog
harness comes with a light weight, highly durable metal handle
that is wrapped with nylon material. In addition, you will find
mid-way down the handle a short handle bar for more strength and
stability. This handle bar also comes in use when the main handle
falls from your hand, the short bar will make sure that the handle
does not fall too low and you will be to able to pick it up
without bending too low. At both ends of the handle there is a
quick release snap-on buckle.
The
harness has reflective front strap, chest strap which are perfect
for night time walks, keeping the dog and his owner visible and
safe.
Border Collie Goes in a Harness
How to
size your dog for best fit of the guide dog harness:
Measure
around the widest part of the rib cage of your dog an inch or
two back from the "armpits".
Guide dog harness
available in 2 sizes:
1. Medium size:
Girth
strap of the harness is adjustable in the following range -
25-30.5 inches ( 64-78 cm )
Front
chest strap length (point to point of main chest strap
connection) - 22.5 inches ( 57 cm )
Length
of the main handle from the harness connection points to the
end of the frame - 20 inches ( 50 cm )
2. Large size:
Girth
strap of the harness is adjustable in the following range -
27-35 inches ( 69-89 cm )
Front
chest strap length (point to point of main chest strap
connection) - 26 inches ( 65 cm )
Length
of the main handle from the harness connection points to the
end of the frame - 20 inches ( 50 cm )
Assistance dog harness- you should
consider this type of dog harness for the dog whose job is to
provide physical or mobility assistance. You will always find well
fitted dog harness on the top of the assistance harness. Dog Harness
used for assistance mobility is also reinforced with more padding
on the breast area to add to dogs comfort. General durability and
sturdiness of the dog harness depends on whether the dog is leading
person gently, acting as a brace for the assisted person or actually
pulling a wheelchair. Pulling wheelchair might also involve design
change toward similar to sled dogs harness structure. Here is a link to the high quality assistance dog harness. 
