23 Best No Pull Harness For German Shepherd (2023 Updated)

IšverstiShow in original languageMy dog is totally delighted. Does not hurt the animal. I recommend!

We’ve been using this harness for our 100lb XL pitbull Bane for almost 2 months. It’s been amazing up until this morning when it broke while he was on the run and decided to chase something outside of our yard.

He does this every now and again and usually just gets a good yanking back and he hops up and realizes that was dumb. But today when he ran the D-ring stayed clipped to his run and the rest of the harness took off with him.

We’re being sent a replacement by the amazing customer service at chewy and are working with Bane to stop the bolting/jerking back dilemma. I do want to say I still recommend this harness. Bane is a special case and not everyone has a 100lb 18month old crazy teenage dog in the harness.

We’re still going to use this harness and think it definitely deserves the second chance. We get tons of compliments on it and you can tell it’s very comfortable for him.

I have no regrets investing in these harnesses for my two large dogs. It’s the best harness you’ll ever buy. After noticing the clip on my larger dog’s old EZ walk harness was rubbing/chafing her under arms causing her under arm skin to turn dark and calloused, I realized it was time for a better harness.

I came upon the Julius-K9 and at first was reluctant to spend $120 for two dog harnesses, but after reading about them more, as well as reading the reviews, I knew I had to buy them. And they are well worth the money.

My 80-85 lb Boxer, who has a very deep chest and large rib cage, fits an XXL perfectly. She also fit into the XL with the belly strap loosened nearly to the max, so I went with the XXL for her. Anyway, it doesn’t rub against her underarms because the harnesses are made to not be uncomfortable for dogs with correct sizing.

She likes to wear it! Every time I pulled out the old EZ walk harness to walk her, she would literally run away. Every time. Poor dog. With the Julius-K9 she doesn’t run away and seems very happy to wear it.

I notice my dogs have free range of motion in all extremities with these harnesses and no rubbing/chaffing. And the harnesses do reduce pulling. My only regret is that I wish I invested in these harnesses years ago.

IšverstiShow in original languageI love this harness. I haven’t used it for the reason I bought it yet, (to be used on my dog while paddle boarding), but I have discovered it’s amazing ability to thwart my dog’s whale like antics to throw herself backward, going limp, and melt right out of the harness like a cooked noodle when she doesn’t want to go or leave somewhere.

My dog is a 55lb Golden Retriever / Border Collie, she’s a big heavy noodle. I used to own the Rabitgo dog harness which was nice for her to wear while we biked, however within 3mo she learned how to pinch her shoulders together and melt out of the harness.

She would also (mostly at the dog park) go stiff leg when we would leave and then rear up and throw herself backward ( like a whale jumping out of the ocean )so she was sprawled on the ground. Your only option was to literally drag her from the park.

She is 4yrs old now and is an amazing whale flopper. she can slip out of anything. until now. I can literally just hold her in the air by my side while she tries to wiggle and squirm out of the harness to no avail with this RuffWear harness.

For that reason alone this harness is worth every penny to me, whether or not it works in the water. As far as fitting goes, I bought the large. Her neck is 19inches. Behind the front legs 31inches. In front of the back legs 25 inches.

From base of neck to the start of the tail is 27 inches in length. It seems to fit her well. The components are well built the D ring is sturdy the buckles are heavy duty and it’s well stitched. I think the only thing that could make this harness better would be having another D ring in the front.

I know they have other harnesses with this feature, but multiple attachments is just handy when it comes to dogs. Overall, I would recommend this harness and I won’t be going back to my previous harness.

IšverstiShow in original languageI ordered the Buddy Belt in red and size 6 for my dachshund mix and had high expectations. When it arrived, I was surprised as it was floppy, the leather very thin, and deformed in a way that the strap behind the elbow tilted outward in a way that the smallest side touched the skin.

As I feared chafing, I asked for a return. Chewy was very kind and refunded me to the fullest. That’s a big plus! But now to the bad. I ordered a buddy belt from the manufacturer, as they are having a sale.

I needed to know. Guess what? The original has thicker leather, is shaped so that the straps lie flat to the body. It has a sticker indicating where it has been made, and the size stamped on it. You guessed right.

The one from Chewy has a different sticker, the leather is thinner, and the strap has no size stamp. Chewy, I think you’ve been screwed, at least with the item you sent me. Maybe you’re not, but it looks iffy to me.

IšverstiShow in original languageI have a new puppy that is a little Yorkie banshee. Putting a harness on her is next to impossible. I have been looking for a harness that is easy to put on. Holding her still is next to impossible.

6 different brands later I decided to try the Buddy Belt. I had avoided it because of the cost. My mistake. I spent more on the the 6 frustrating harnesses than I would have spent if I had just bought the BB first.

Quick and easy to put on, fits well, is super soft but durable and does what it is supposed to do, all without fighting my little one. Walk time is now fun.

IšverstiShow in original languageI was hesitant to buy this because of its price tag but my husband insisted (and bought it ). It’s the same harness worn by a certain celebrity Dachshund we follow on social media and he and his sister have it in many different colors.

Our own celebrity Dachshund, Gwenja the Puppy Ninja, has tried a handfull of different types of harnesses, but we just hadn’t landed on a favorite, until now. The main issue is always her deep chest.

All her harnesses slip to one side or the other, and that has to be annoying. The Buddy Belt arrived and we immediately tried it on her. It was like it was custom fit for her! The little chest piece sits comfortably at the top of her chest and the arm hole loops wrap comfortably around her shoulders, securing around back, right in the strongest part of her upper body.

And let’s talk about the leather! It’s freaking amazing! It is so soft and cushiony. This is just a superior harness to all others!.

We use the rabbitgoo harness with our double doodle Finn. Walking his 85lb self has its moments, he likes to walk you. The harness has a double clip option. One on the chest and one on the back along with a grab handle which is great on my narrow streets when cars pass.

It is super adjustable. A size large is more than adequate for our big dog. Very durable, we have uses it in rain and a lake with no issue. Avaliable on amazon in a ton of sizes/colors. Pic for cuteness.

I ordered the rabbitgoo harness for my kitten because it seemed like one of the only harnesses that’d be escape-proof for a cat (smaller head and more flexible than dogs)! So far, I’m very impressed.

It’s more comfortable than his old strappy harness and feels very secure. The padding is distributed well to not overwhelm him while still distributing pressure. The two side clips feel well-constructed and very secure.

Get xs-s for a small to medium cat, and only medium if your cat is Huge! I ordered the emerald colour and it’s perfect for his eyes! #catwalker #catharness #tabbytime #catlover #catonaleash #kitten #outdoors #adventure.

Rabbit goo dog harness works quite well! Never had my dog wiggle out of it! As far a a no-pull harness I wouldn’t say it’s the best! Dog learns how to use the harness to pull anyways! Every dog is different.

I like it as a harness. But not as a no pull. Better off to train your dog not to pull with other means or methods! It is a well built harness. Definitely would recommend as a great harness!.

I recently adopted two 7-yr old Pom/chi’s. I was given an over-the -head harness, which I liked, but was pricey, so I opted to try this harness as I had never used a harness that didn’t go over the head.

If your furball is squirmy in the slightest, or like mine stands stiff-legged, have fun wrangling them into this. Not only do you have to line the legs up just so, you then have to do 3 things in order for your pup to be ready to go for a walk.

1) keep their legs where they belong and get the Velcro to close. Not as easy as it sounds, plus if your dog has longer fur like mine, you get the added bonus of trying to keep it out of the way so the Velcro actually sticks.

2) Now you get to buckle it, which if your dog is like mine, signals he’s ready to go! But sadly, he’s not. So after you re-catch the squirmy bugger, you still have to 3) attach the leash to 2 D-rings.

Which shouldn’t be hard, but again the squirming and pulling make this task much harder. Of course getting it off is much easier after you have undone all the clips, as my dog just flies out of it. For sturdiness, it seems to be holding up, and it is usually on the puller (I swear this tiny dog was a sledding dog in a past life).

I have decided to chuck this one aside and save as a reserve and go with an over-the -head harness as both of them not only tolerate but prefer that one.

I adopt senior dogs and I get these harnesses for all my dogs. They are soft and a teensy bit stretchy, they have a little cushion for their old bones, and soft edges that don’t dig into their arm pits.

They are easy to put on. I have 3 senior boys ranging from 39 lb (size Large) to 14 lb (size small) to 10 lb (size x-small). The big one is a puller on the leash and he cannot slip out of this harness.

You can adjust the tightness with the velcro. They are inexpensive and not overly complicated with straps and clips and scratchy parts. They make getting ready for a walk a snap.

I have tried several harnesses for my 11+ pound Havanese, Luna, but this provides the best fit, secure and comfortable, for my hard-to-size small breed 12-month-old. I especially like the hook and loop closure and sturdy, easy to fasten back clip and D-rings.

Taking her chest and neck measurements (15. 5″X10. 5″), which is imperative, I ordered a medium in pink. Perfect! The hook-and-loop closure ensures a snug, custom fit. Luna loves her harness, which is boldly personalized with her name and phone number, and I love the ease in helping her put it on.

This one is a winner!.

IšverstiShow in original languageI have bought two sizes of this harness for our Springer Spaniel pup. The size ‘S’ did her up until she was 9 months and then I bought a size M. I bought it again because the quality is excellent.

I really like the bright pink colour as we can spot her in the undergrowth for a good distance away. She loves wearing it and it doesn’t impede her running around in anyway. I also like the loops at the front and back to easily allow you to hold the dog while you attach a lead.

Lastly, it is easy to put on and off as the clips are on the topside behind the front shoulders. Its been through the wash multiple times now and is still going strong.

IšverstiShow in original languageNot 100% no-pull, but pretty durn close! I have a Solid black working line German import German shepherd. It twists a little but not bad, he can’t pull out of it, and it rests comfortably below his neck.

I use the loop under him as it works better, we may go to the top loop after he’s better trained, he can’t keep switching sides on me now either. I just love this product! ♡ :).

IšverstiShow in original languageHaving a strong and steady harness for our new one-year old puppy is a must. We have used this new Stash n’ Dash harness several times on our puppy and it works great.

It’s easy to adjust the straps on the front and back of the harness. It also has a nice storage area for anything you want to take along. I use it for small trash bags for picking up number two! It never hurts to have an extra bag on a long walk.

The compartment also can be used to fold up and store the harness in a nice small pocket. The clips are made of quality material, giving me the assurance that the harness will last a long time. I’ve been very pleased with this new pet accessary and would recommend it without hesitation.

Great brand and value.

IšverstiShow in original languageI have a pit/lab mix, and he hasn’t been on many walks, even though he needs to to cut down a few extra lbs. I looked at the sizing chart, and he was right in between the 2 sizes, so I went with the bigger one because I wanted him to be comfortable.

I dont know if size had anything to do with it, but I couldn’t get it to lay flat on him. It comes with several adjustment spots, so I can make sure it fits him good. He seems to really like it, as compared to other harnesses we have used with him.

The material is nice and padded, it seemed very comfortable for my dog. The leash attachment is also in a really good place to pull at his chest and not his neck. In the time using this, I have not noticed any issues with the zipper or with the quality.

I’m excited to let my dog get out more!.

IšverstiShow in original languageI am very impressed with this harness that I received for my 75 lb dog! This harness is very lightweight which is a plus when we go walking it’s not weighing my dog down.

I like how it has to leash buckles in the front and back so I have 2 options on where to put the leash at when walking my dog. I have 2 dogs so I bought another one of these so my other dog would have the same one since I like this harness.

I will NOT buy another brand of harnesses again since this is my dog’s go to harness now. You can adjust it in the neck and chest area. It has a neat little back pack on the back of the harness so you can carry keys, treats, or anything you want to put in it.

I think this is very useful for hiking and walking. I would highly recommend this dog harness!.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is great for all types of jobs. Used it on the metal frames of our rattan furniture, outside on black frame of lights and metal and concrete garden figures. All look like new.

IšverstiShow in original languageBought to varnish my air drying clay pieces. Covers well, dries quickly & leaves a great protective coat .

IšverstiShow in original languageOur dog Sasha loves her new harness and didnt want us to take it off of her! Very happy with it after having tried several different types! Thank You and we received it very fast too.

IšverstiShow in original languageTopPaw comfort harness in orange with reflective stripes works great. Theres double D rings on back at harness connection, and one D ring on the upper chest. Nice reflective Stripes on harness and straps.

Breathable, dog easily puts it on so it must be comfy. The size Large fits a 50-55# standard poodle, it can be adjusted to go bigger, but not much smaller.

IšverstiShow in original languageOur first one was black w?silver trim and lasted until this fall when the edges began fraying to a point we felt would annoy our pup. He just turned 8 and has had this for years.

He seems quite comfortable in it, so when I found this one, I looked and found another, which we purhcased as a backup, in the event they become discontinued.

IšverstiShow in original languageWe have a Yorkshire Terrier and actually have used the exact same product but it was the extra small size. It is just a little to tight due to our Yorkie being in her growing years.

So we ordered the next size up being a small and being adjustable should be fine. Well, it was not the part that snaps is ok but the harness section out front in the chest area us way too large and does not adjust.

When it comes too a harness , it’s best to go to a store and trial fit it. In our case though figured since we were familiar with it and it being adjustable , it should be ok BUT IT WAS NOT AT ALL FUNCTIONAL.

IšverstiShow in original languageI bought this hoping to find a simply front-clip harness that would also reduce the issue we’ve been having. The T-shape harness we had previously would rub in our dog’s armpit, as well as get twisted to the side when she pulls.

That was the very simple leash type material with no padding. I was hoping this one – with it’s padding & higher degree of construction – wouldn’t rub. Unfortunately, this harness still rubs and twists.

The construction is very clever and high quality, so that earns a few stars. Maybe it will work for a different dog.

IšverstiShow in original languagethe harness works for my reactive St. Bernard, but not as well as I’d like. getting the fit right has been tough because she has very loose ligaments and not a muscular chest and shoulders like, say, a Lab.

the laddered adjustments for the front panel come undone when she pulls to one side or the other. the buckles that adjust the height of the front panel relative to the back panel do not have a strong enough grip so they are constantly slipping down toward the belly.

but, this harness fits her better than the Enhanced Strength Tru-Fit Dog Car Harness, whose front panel fared worse than the no pull harness because the D-ring was supported only by the top and bottom panels, not by a direct connection to the chest band.

all in all, the walk about no pull harness has been more successful than anything else I’ve tried, but there are some engineering and design flaws that offer opportunities to make the product better.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is a fantastic walking harness. Easily adjusted, just one clip to close it, and helps with pulling. BUT I have a Brittany with a thin coat of hair, so the buckle placement near the underarm rubbed him the wrong way.

The customer service is FANTASTIC and we will order other Kurgo products because of that.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is the perfect harness for my escape artist hound. The only issue is that it’s not chew-proof. Because she has a propensity to wander – following that hound scent – we have to put her on a tether when she goes outside, and this is the only harness she’s not been able to escape out of.

But not only does she chew, she’s also rubbing it on everything so it’s disintegrating quicker than I wish it would. Not he manufacturer’s fault at all, but that would be the only criticism I would have about it.

Going to buy another because I prefer to keep my wandering hound safe. Oh, and Chewy was nothing short of awesome when the first one I ordered turned out to be a little too small. I love shopping here!.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is the sixth harness I have bought for my dog in three months. He’s an American Foxhound mix, so he’s skinny in the shoulders but has a big barrel chest. Previous harnesses either didn’t fit right (either too big in the shoulders or too tight around his chest), and the few that did fit were too easy for him to slip out of.

As a former stray, he has struggled with leash training because he longs for sweet, sweet freedom (never mind that the freedom of his past gave him major worm infestations and skin infections, but I digress).

As a result, it’s essential that we have a harness that A) fits properly and B) doesn’t allow him to escape. I am pleased to report that the Trail Runner harness does both! I was a little nervous ordering this one since the size chart only shows one measurement (@ manufacturers: please change this!), but we got lucky and it fits like a glove.

The adjustable straps tighten and extend a lot, which was a huge help in making sure this was a snug fit. The strap between the front legs combined with the extra strap around his belly makes this one nice and secure—and believe me, my dog has tested it.

His usual backing up/twisting/pulling methods don’t get him anywhere close to getting out of this thing. It barely even moves! So, he may be bummed about that- but I’m grateful for the peace of mind.

IšverstiShow in original languageI spent 8 years looking for a harness that I could use on my two hard to walk large dogs. This is a game changer. They are both power houses and escape artists. I bought two originally and just bought a 3rd for our puppy.

I can finally walk them without worrying that they are going to get off their leash and run after a cat or squirrel or scare small children if they were to get off their harness and run up to them for a kiss.

Skin puppies(Kids) accidently let the dogs out? Not a problem. These can take a beating and hold up to someone grabbing a dog running full speed past you. Best of all, is that it cuts down on the pulling.

I am 5’2″ and can actually walk all three dogs by myself. They wear these practically full time and have since July. They still look like new.

IšverstiShow in original languageI’ve looked at all the diagrams, watched all the videos, did all the measuring and I STILL cannot make this harness work for my pooch. Maybe it would work for a dog that just pulls forward and doesn’t pull backward because that’s how my wriggles out.

I’ve ended up with her running loose in a public place TWICE. Not good.

IšverstiShow in original languageSize was wrong on description states small size starts at 48cm which my dogs chest is yet this is still a inch or two too big she slips right out which is no use. She was professionmeasured so waant my mistake.

and lack of customer service when asking for help.

IšverstiShow in original languageI really really wanted to like this harness. My lab/pit doesn’t so much “pull” as she is just a speed walker. I’ve tried just about everything to curb this insistent need to be ahead of me.

I’ve tried various collars, harnesses, head leads, and even took her to training classes. That and because my dog had an odd barrel shaped chest trying to get a good measurement for her often doesn’t go too well, and as much as I wanted in like this harness all it ended up doing was leaving bad sores under her armpits, which isn’t so much the fault of the product as much as it’s the fault of my dog who insists on being ahead of me no matter how fast I walk (and I tend to walk at the pace of a light jog!) Alas I’ve just put her back in her old harness, but perhaps when she’s older and has hopefully calmed down, I can then put her in something like this.

Again, this is a great product I’m sure, just not for me.

IšverstiShow in original languageThis is the second one I purchased. Zoey chewed the first one up. I like this harness because she doesn’t look consumed by the harness. It gives her great support overall but it doesn’t look like I have a sweater on her.

Other harnesses have more material to it, and after getting wet, start to smell. This one has just what you need and it dries quickly. I also like that it lays across her chest and not around her neck.

Zoey tends to want to pull on the harness so this keeps her secure but does not injure her.