English Bulldog Harness

Looking for a quality English Bulldog Harness that has been Bulldog tested and Bulldog approved? How do you decide which one is right for your English Bulldog.

There has long been a debate on whether to use a Bulldog collar or a harness on the English Bulldog. Some have claimed that a collar restricts proper air flow from reaching the Bulldog's lungs. Others say that a collar is just fine because the Bulldog has a very strong neck and that air flow isn't a problem.

Here at English Bulldog Nation, we have come to the conclusion: Better to be safe than sorry, so we highly recommend the use of harnesses for your English Bulldog. In recent years, it appears this trend is catching on. Bulldog harness usage is growing in popularity among many pet owners.

There are different types of English Bulldog harness depending on what you are doing, so think about the one that's most appropriate for your needs.

Do you need the harness for training? In the car? Taking the dog for a walk? Keeping your pet warm? Or simply for decoration? There are harnesses that fit all these requirements so you'll need to think about this first.

A 'walking harness' is used to keep a dog from pulling on his neck and throat when he's being taken for a walk. It fits around his shoulders and under his armpits rather than around his neck like a collar does. This allows easy movement and breathing without choking. The harness has straps and some have reflective sections that show up brightly in the dark, a bit like the reflective vests that road workers wear.

Something to bear in mind if you're using a leather harness is the weather. If it's very wet then it's probably better to use a nylon harness because the leather becomes waterlogged and heavy and can chafe. Nylon will dry quicker and is lighter.

Another point to remember is that regardless of whether you're using a harness or not your dog will still need a regular collar. The collar holds his name tag and your contact information but the leash clips onto the harness.

The Walk Your Dog With Love company make what they describe as The Worlds Best Dog Harness. It's a little different from a regular harness and when dogs wear it they don't pull, tug or choke. It allows you to steer and control them, even if you're not very strong. The video below shows a very strong bulldog that pulls when on the lead but doesn't pull with a harness.

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If you take your pet in the car you should always use a seatbelt harness. This works exactly like a seatbelt for dogs. It prevents the dog from moving around in the car and causing a distraction for the driver. It protects them from being thrown around in the event of an accident and it stops a frightened dog from running around on the road. In some areas of the world it's also the law, just like you would strap your children in, so you must keep your pets safe.

With that in mind, you should never use a dog seatbelt harness in the front seat of a car with air bags. Just like small children, your dog is also at risk of injury or even death from the force of air bags going off.

Conclusion

Take into account your circumstances and the needs of your bulldog and then choose a harness accordingly.