Which is better for your dog: a collar or a harness?


By AGENCY

When choosing the right kind of dog harness, you’ll need to take the anatomy of your dog into consideration. — dpa

Dog collars come in cute colours and patterns, sure, and may seem to restrict your pet’s movement far less than a harness would. But in fact, experts say, a collar’s not ideal.

Harnesses distribute the pressure from tugging or pulling the leash across a larger surface, explains veterinarian Silke Meerman. If your dog pulls, she advises, best get a harness.

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