dog leash VS. harness...which is better and why?

Answer 1

Harness is better for smaller dogs. You have much nore control with a harness, I could lift my dog off the ground if I had to. But with a large dog, if you use a harness you may be dragged. So I would use a collar on them.

Answer 2

Now stop and think for just a minute folks. There is a reason why a dog behaves while wearing a HALTER, (you put a harness on a horse in order to pull things & a halter on it to lead it around) and that reason is because the halter is "self correcting".
The reality is that a halter only creates the Illusion of being easier on the dog because the dog makes the correction instead of the handler.
The idea that any stile of collar is abusive is incorrect, that honor can only be bestowed on the person that is misusing whatever device they have chosen to use.
A halter like the Gentle Leader is a great alternative for the casual walk with your dog, but is not a good choice to use when actually training.

Answer 3

If our dog does not pull a collar will be fine. A harness will be more appropriate if the dog pulls and for training. A dog that wears a collar and pulls or jerks on the leash can cause damage to it's trachea. It's a myth that dogs have "strong necks".

Answer 4

You hook the leash to the harness so it can't be either one. If you mean collar vs. harness. Then I'd suggest the harness because it's not as rough on the dog and I think you have more control with a harness anyways.

Answer 5

All dogs need to be well socialised, and most small breeds would be just fine - but some need more work than others! Terriers tend to be harder to socialise due to their working/ratting nature, but get one young enough and put the effort in and you will reap the rewards - and this is true of obedience as well as snappiness. I have a Lancashire Heeler and he is a fabulous little dog, not the easiest to train, but possibly the biggest character I have ever owned - and they do get on well with other dogs. When we first had him I also had a GSD and a big crossbreed, and he adored them both. His recall is also the best out of any dog I have ever owned. Heelers get to between 10 and 12 " at the shoulder. Other than that - pugs are fun, border terriers are ACE, and I wouldn't rule out a little crossbreed either - though if you get one from a pup, you might be guessing a bit as to what size it'll be..

Answer 6

Leash? Do you mean collar? If so..

I think the collar is better, I used to think harnesses were until one of my dogs needed surgery because of it. It dislocated his shoulder because he was trying to chase a cat.. Yes, he's okay now..

Answer 7

I use a halter harness, as i have larger dogs and i find that the halter makes it easier to control all 5 of my dogs if i walk them at the same time. If they pull it either pulls their head back towards me and the one i use for 1 of my dobes and my bull arab actually pulls their head down towards their chest and they automatically sit when this happens. I found that the chest harnesses actually made it easier for my dogs to pull me along. Now i use the chest harnesses when i put my dogs in the cart(similar to a small, 2 wheeled horse cart).

Answer 8

you use a leash WITH a harness... do you mean collar vs. harness? if so harnesses incourage pulling and are good for sled dogs that pull. if you want your dog to walk nicely on a leash use a collar.

Answer 9

I don't like harnesses on smaller dogs(like a Boston pug or terrier) that pull as they tend to cause bold legs and widen chests. I don't like to see devices used because people think they are more humane when actually they are damaging to bone structure. If you lead train well your dog should know not to pull. On some toys though collars aren't a good thing either because of particular problems on some individuals

Answer 10

I think a harness would be better if you have a hyper-active dog, it will have a better hold on it. If you have an older, or calmer dog you can use a collar. Collars are much easier to put on.