when u measure ur dog do u pull it snug or leave it loose?
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There is considerable wiggle room with the thunder shirt. I would measure it snug but not restrictive. Once you get the shirt it is strechy so you can experiment with how snug to make it. It should be like a hug for your dog. Our Westie love hers especially during Florida thunder storms. It is a very good product.
1692155
It takes a little guess work. My 80# dog is a border collie mix, and they had a picture of a beagle marked "medium", and a picture of a German Shepherd marked "large". I didn't want it to fit tight so I ordered a large. It's perfect.
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From product description: Before ordering, please measure your dog's girth for a proper fit. Using a flexible measuring tape, measure from just behind the front legs all the way around your dog. You are measuring the circumference of the body just behind the front legs, like performing a chest or belt measurement on a human. Mini: 7/16 Inch Webbing (13-16.5" girth); X-Small: 7/16 Inch Webbing (16.5-20.5" girth); Small: 5/8 Inch Webbing (20-24.5" girth); Medium: 3/4 Inch Webbing (24-28" girth); Med/Large: 3/4 Inch Webbing (26-32" girth); Medium/Large: 1 Inch Webbing (27-32.5" girth); Large: 1 Inch Webbing (32-40" girth); X-Large: 1 Inch Webbing (39-50" girth) The 1" wide webbing is better proportioned for big shouldered, wide-framed dogs or high energy, reactive big dogs. X-Small and Mini harnesses are designed to be used with light weight leashes/snaps (7/16" or 3/8" wide). I use mine on a 75 pound Golden Retriever puppy and it really helps with pulling.
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The more the dog pulls, the tighter the leash gets, regardless the direction the dog pulls. The problem I have with the leash is that with just normal well behaved walking the leash doesn't doesn't stay in the general position pictured but tends to slide back to around the dogs waist, below the ribs. I don't that really effects much, I just don't care for that.
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You measure around his chest. The neck part adjust. Once you get it around him/her just slide the metal tab, and the pull string. It is great. I take it off at night. If it is a toy, I would get the size for a toy breed. The small will be too big.
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Part 2 - The one finger's space is with the finger pushing on the collar a bit, so actually less than a finger, measured with the head in a natural position. Some of our dogs don't even need the collar turned on but one "brute" needs it this snug or he does just what you said.
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To get a good secure and comfortable fit for you pet you will need to have couple measurements. First is around the front shoulders for the neck and the second is around the body behind the front legs. The information on exactly 'how to' is easily found on the web. The measurements I got from measuring my dog worked out exactly for a perfect fit of the harness.These harness ' are great for an active pet. Good luck and enjoy!!
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If they pull constantly it won't fall off. If they stop and sniff constantly, their legs might slip out. You can adjust it tightly though. I think it might not work on very small dogs. I got a medium for my beagle mix with shorter legs and it works great because she is always in front of me. I just make it really tight and it doesn't fall off when she stops to sniff
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My dog hasn't even tried to pull it off. You can make make it as snug as you want.
1085463
I think it would be good to measure the dogs necks. I measured my 9 month old boxer's neck and went with a large because she was in between a medium & large. I would suggest measuring the dogs necks to figure out what size you need. Hope this helps.
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the leash is six feet long stretched out. the "fit" is determined by where you place the adjustable ring on the dog's back--the distance from the hook's attachment at the collar to where the dog's rear flanks start. this is where the adjustable ring sits. at this point, you hold the ring in place and wrap the remaining leash around and under the dog's body from left to right, bringing the leash handle up and through the adjustable ring. I guess it depends on the size of your dog, but it does fit our largest dog, a pinweiler with a 26" girth, who weighs 40 lb. I hope this helps you. and there are videos on Youtube which are uploaded by people who have actually tried the instant trainer. these might help you too. the leash is six feet long stretched out. the "fit" is determined by where you place the adjustable ring on the dog's back--the distance from the hook's attachment at the collar to where the dog's rear flanks start. this is where the adjustable ring sits. at this point, you hold the ring in place and wrap the remaining leash around and under the dog's body from left to right, bringing the leash handle up and through the adjustable ring. I guess it depends on the size of your dog, but it does fit our largest dog, a pinweiler with a 26" girth, who weighs 40 lb. I hope this... » Read More the leash is six feet long stretched out. the "fit" is determined by where you place the adjustable ring on the dog's back--the distance from the hook's attachment at the collar to where the dog's rear flanks start. this is where the adjustable ring sits. at this point, you hold the ring in place and wrap the remaining leash around and under the dog's body from left to right, bringing the leash handle up and through the adjustable ring. I guess it depends on the size of your dog, but it does fit our largest dog, a pinweiler with a 26" girth, who weighs 40 lb. I hope this helps you. and there are videos on Youtube which are uploaded by people who have actually tried the instant trainer. these might help you too. « Show Less
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Mine feels snug, I just checked it. Although I don't move it much, and have had mine for about a year.
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I don't know - my dog is 7# and it fits very loose but is still effective. I don't have it cinched up tight but there is enough to be able to make the loop smaller. Your Terrier probably has more hair than our chihuahua/terrier mix and I was prepared to shave his neck where the collar would fit but didn't have to. It was sensitive enough to make him know that he wasn't supposed to bark continuously. You could try it and if it's too large, possibly return it or better yet, go to a local pet store that carry these and try one on for size. If it fits, order it from Amazon - if not, don't bother. I don't know - my dog is 7# and it fits very loose but is still effective. I don't have it cinched up tight but there is enough to be able to make the loop smaller. Your Terrier probably has more hair than our chihuahua/terrier mix and I was prepared to shave his neck where the collar would fit but didn't have to. It was sensitive enough to make him know that he wasn't supposed to bark continuously. You could try it and if it's too large, possibly return it or better yet, go to a local pet store that carry these and try one on for size. If it fits, order it from Amazon - if not, don't bother.
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I love these harnesses, but one of my dogs did the same thing. This has only happened once. Do you have the soft part of the harness in the back? You should be able to tighten both sides enough so he can't pull out. I usually hold the leash up a bit so he can't pull backwards. I do love the quick release.
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It may loosen occasionally, I have to tighten mine after every 3rd-4th ride. What worked best for my dog's pulling is a nose harness, she was a different dog after we started using it on walks and did not pull at all. When I ride with her, I put the nose harness on her but attach the bike leash to her body harness not the nose harness. Just having it on keeps her in check. You might want to check that out, got mine at Petsmart for $14.
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I actually recently found a new harness that I like better than the EZ Walk - it's called the Freedom No Pull Harness. There is a leash you can buy with it that has two straps - so one hooks on the chest and one hooks on the back. That way you have dual control with your lab puppy's pulling. One thing I love about it is that the straps that go under the "armpits" of the dog are lined in swiss velvet so = no chafing. They recommend the medium for 50 pounds, but since it's a lab and will continue growing, I would go with the large. That's what I have for my golden retriever. Good luck!!
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Small amount of upward pressure with the leash will hold your dog snug. The leash will be wrapped around the mid section.