The best harness for a puppy is one that fits their current body, allows normal movement and can be adjusted as they grow. Do not choose a puppy harness on breed, age or colour alone. Measure your puppy and use the size chart for the specific harness.
What should you look for in a puppy harness?
Start with fit and adjustability. A puppy changes quickly, so a harness that fits today may need to be adjusted again soon. The straps should stay away from the throat and armpits and the harness should remain reasonably stable while your puppy moves.
A Y shaped design can be a practical option when it fits correctly. Read what a Y shaped harness is and how it should fit.
How do you choose the right puppy harness size?
Measure your puppy rather than guessing from age or breed. Dogs of the same breed and age can have different proportions. Follow the measurements requested by the product's own size chart.
For UNBORINGBYPIP gear, use our size guide. If you want more detail, read how to determine puppy harness size.
Should you buy a larger harness for your puppy to grow into?
Do not deliberately choose a harness that is much too large. An oversized harness can rotate, shift towards the armpits or leave too much room for a puppy to back out. Choose a size that fits now and use the available adjustment range as your puppy grows.
How often should you check the fit?
Check it regularly during growth periods and whenever the harness starts sitting differently. Look at the fit while your puppy is standing and walking. Read how tight a harness should be and the signs that a harness is too small.
How do you get a puppy used to a harness?
Introduce the harness gradually. Let your puppy investigate it, reward calm behaviour and keep the first wearing sessions short. Do not force the harness on if your puppy is frightened by it.
Our step by step guide explains how to get a dog used to wearing a harness.
Is a harness always better than a collar for a puppy?
No single option is automatically best for every puppy. A collar can be practical for identification. A well fitting harness can be useful for walks because the leash connects around the body rather than only at the neck. Fit, behaviour and how you use the equipment all matter.
Compare the options in Dog Harness or Collar.
What about the UNBORINGBYPIP Dog Harness?
Our Dog Harness has a Y shaped front, three adjustment points and two leash attachment points, one on the chest and one on the back. Whether it is suitable for your puppy depends on your puppy's current measurements and fit, not age alone.
What should you remember?
Measure first, choose for your puppy's current body and keep checking the fit while they grow. A good puppy harness is not the one with the biggest growth margin. It is the one that fits securely and allows your puppy to move normally today.
