New harness & leashes for the hounds

Dozer-Digger · 08-25-2007, 06:46 PM

Today I bought new leashes and harness' for the boys. When I took them on walks before, they would pull so hard on their collars, that they would gag & choke themselves. (chasing rabbits) My concern was that I might not be able to hold them back if they were in a harness. Today they were easy to control, but of coarse we didn't see any rabbits.
We'll see how it goes when they do their "power" pull. (or what I call their squat down and drag me)

First time they ever had them on, and Dozer acted like I put it on him all the time. He just stood there while I adjusted the straps. Digger wasn't bad, but I had to call him back a few times before I got it on him.

I also went from 16 foot retractable leashes to 24 foot. They can now run ahead and sniff stuff, while I catch up to them.

Here they are getting a drink after our short & hot mid-afternoon walk. We usually go for sunday morning walks when it's cooler. (we'll see tomorrow)

Elvismom · 08-25-2007, 07:56 PM

I love purple! It reminds me how royal our houndies can be!

It still amazes me the strength they have! If mine are on leashes and they catch a scent I'd better be ready!

2hounds · 08-26-2007, 09:13 AM

Mine used to choke themselves also so I too switched to harnesses. It has worked out for the better.

~Heather

bjsibba · 08-26-2007, 12:01 PM

Max would choke himself so bad that he would end up throwing up so we too use the harnesses.

08-27-2007, 11:05 PM

What a pretty color for the harness. Hope this does the trick.

08-25-2007, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
Dozer-Digger Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 511	Today I bought new leashes and harness' for the boys. When I took them on walks before, they would pull so hard on their collars, that they would gag & choke themselves. (chasing rabbits) My concern was that I might not be able to hold them back if they were in a harness. Today they were easy to control, but of coarse we didn't see any rabbits. We'll see how it goes when they do their "power" pull. (or what I call their squat down and drag me) First time they ever had them on, and Dozer acted like I put it on him all the time. He just stood there while I adjusted the straps. Digger wasn't bad, but I had to call him back a few times before I got it on him. I also went from 16 foot retractable leashes to 24 foot. They can now run ahead and sniff stuff, while I catch up to them. Here they are getting a drink after our short & hot mid-afternoon walk. We usually go for sunday morning walks when it's cooler. (we'll see tomorrow) __________________ Darrell and the Boys. Dozer, Digger, & Dudley.

08-25-2007, 07:56 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elvismom Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new mexico Posts: 1,196	I love purple! It reminds me how royal our houndies can be! It still amazes me the strength they have! If mine are on leashes and they catch a scent I'd better be ready! __________________ Chris Foodslave, chauffer & doorperson to Elvis, Georgia, Ginger & Maggie, Crissy & Dart

08-26-2007, 09:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
2hounds Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 1,152	Mine used to choke themselves also so I too switched to harnesses. It has worked out for the better. ~Heather __________________ Mommy to Gibbs and kitty kitty Eva Dear sweet *Lily (ATB )* you will never be forgotten.

08-26-2007, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
bjsibba Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sault Ste Marie, MI Posts: 535	Max would choke himself so bad that he would end up throwing up so we too use the harnesses.

08-27-2007, 11:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
lvbassets Guest Posts: n/a	What a pretty color for the harness. Hope this does the trick.

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