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The best collar for Beagle that pulls is the best harness for Beagle. Beagles are very active and inquisitive dogs, always ready for adventure. And very often pet parents choose to walk with them on a leash. We strongly advise to change a collar for a harness for long-term walks. Dog harness for Beagle in such a case is more convenient and better for his health.
There are different models of harnesses. How to choose the best one? What can we recommend? Very often people buy a harness, even rather expensive, but it turns out so uncomfortable that a pup can’t walk around wearing it. And the owners return to the collar…
We have tested and tried different types of harnesses on Beagles and in this article we will explain in details which one is “best” and which is not and why. Let’s start with our top rated harnesses and continue with Buyer’s guide and criteria what to look for in a prefect harness.
Best Overall - Author's Choice | Rabbitgoo No Pull Pet Harness
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Best Easy Walk - People's Choice | Chai's Choice Best Outdoor Adventure Dog Harness
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Best No Pull - Premium Choice | Kurgo Pet Walking Harness
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Best For Travel | Pawaboo Dog Safety Vest Harness
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Best Budget | SlowTon Dog Car Harness
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The Rabbitgoo No Pull Pet Harness is Specially designed for casual long walks and for training. For this purpose it has 2 metal leash rings: one for back – for everyday walks, the other for chest – to stop pulling. Bright reflective straps provide additional visibility and safety. Durable materials plus soft protective pad make it a perfect choice for medium sized dogs such as Beagle!
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First and foremost Chai’s Choice Harness is designed for dog’s comfort and safety. It eliminated neck, spine and trachea pressure and possible injures. Two leashes can be attached: side and back.
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Comfortable and safe, Kurgo Pet Walking Harness is designed based on rock-climbing harnesses for ultimate safety. You can use it also for everyday activities.
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Simple and lightweight design suitable for everyday walk and safety car driving.
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Good quality in combination with reasonable price make this harness one of the best rated. Two buckles on the chest make the harness easy to put on and off.
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Noxgear Lighthound will satisfy any taste for any color. 8 bright colors in combination with 6 multi-color flashing light will make your dog far from invisible. Durable and waterproof materials add to a breathtaking design
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The ThinkPet Harness is designed for ultimate dog comfort, protecting your best friend from irritation and overheating.
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This Kurgo Harness is designed for very active dogs. And guess what? Beagle is one of them! The construction if perfect for long walks, hikes, runs and other activities.
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There are only a few simple rules to follow:
The most important is that the harness strap should not be attached around dog’s neck. If the dog begins to wheeze and cough when the leash is pulled, it means that the harness presses on the trachea. There is no point in such a harness at all. As its main difference from the collar is that the neck of the dog remains free and will not be injured when a dog pulls a harness. It is best to choose a harness with front straps lying on the sides of the dog’s neck – on the chest in Y-shape. Adjust the harness so that it joins up where the blades converge and the chest bone starts. This place is easy to determine by simply touching the dog. The main thing is that the harness joint should not lie higher, on the unprotected neck of the animal.
In addition, the harness straps should not restrict the dog’s movements while walking or running – the shoulder blades and shoulders should be free.
The harness straps behind the dog’s front legs must be at a palm width distance from his armpits. Otherwise the harness will rub the skin while dog is running. Adjust the harness so that the palm runs between the straps and dog’s body.
To prevent the harness from sliding down on the dog’s neck when the leash is pulled, the harness must have a longitudinal back strap. The back leash attachment point should be at the end of the harness, on the back of the dog and not on the withers.
The harness must be made of soft, but durable materials. Outside it is often dirty, especially in spring and autumn. It should be washed frequently, otherwise it will cause discomfort to the dog. In addition, if the harness is made from cheap materials the dog can tear it up while walking or playing with other dogs. This is a point that is not worth saving on. Quality products are not cheap but this will reward with time. You should never buy a roughly sewn harness with protruding stitches and rivets. Tarpaulin and leather straps are not recommended – they are very hard and non-elastic and will rub your dog’s skin, damage his coat. In addition, leather straps weigh a lot, which can also be uncomfortable for a dog.
The harness should be light and fit your dog’s body softly and tightly, following his contours and not constraining his movements. The straps should neither be too wide (will constrain dog’s movements) nor too narrow (will crash into the body when the leash is pulled).
It’s good to have a soft padding in the chest area. In such a harness your dog won’t feel any discomfort even if he is severely puller. This is especially true for bitches and will prevent accidental injury of mammary glands which are on the sides of the body almost on the top of the chest. However, take care to adjust the harness so that the soft padding is never placed on the trachea.
If you are going to use a walking harness also for car safety, we recommend to choose a multi-functional harness or special car dog harness also suitable for walking, and not vs. Check if a car harness was crush tested and can be restrained. For more details check our Best Car Harnesses and Seat Best Restraints Review. And other Car Safety Accessories.
All Beagles range fron 20 to 30 pounds, some are even under 20 pounds, so there is no universal size and you have to measure your pup and to follow the instructions of harness manufacturer. There are two main measurements: neck girth and chest girt (in the widest part of your dog’s rib cage). Then compare the results with harness manufacture's sizing chart and you will see the right size. For Beagles it is M size in most cases, but not always. A harness should be snug on your Beagle’s body, and you have to be able to put two fingers between the straps and the dog's body
When choosing a harness, pay attention not only to the size, but also when and how your Beagle will wear it: for walking, to stop pulling, for hiking, for training, as a safety car harness. As there are differences between them, and the wrong type will lead to inconvenience and will not fulfill its functions
There are harnesses with one or two attachment clips. The one on the chest is specially designed to stop your dog from pulling
In fact, it is not convenient for a dog to wear a harness all day long. We recommend to wear it only during walks or car trips. If you need a supervision over your dog during the rest of the day, it is better to use a collar
We hope our article gave you an idea what harness will be the best for your Beagle pup and your long walks on a leash will become a pleasure for both of you with a new purchase.
And remember – we are here to help you with your choice. So do not hesitate to ask any questions. We will answer them.
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