Dog Harness vs Collar | Which is best for pit bulls?s
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- In this video I go over Dog Harness vs collar and which is best for your Pitbull puppy. A lot of owners start with the harness and some with the collar but it's important to note that each piece of equipment has its own way of use. I believe the dog collar is more suitable for leash and recall training and a harness is great for off-leash training. Dogs tend to pull with the harness if they are not trained from a puppy to an adult how to properly walk on a leash, while the dog collar can lack control and be harmful if used incorrectly. They both have their own pros and cons and each can be used at different times but I go over what you should start with first.
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Which one do you use and why?
"Different strokes for different folks " my bullies were always trained on slip leads /collars ,then put on harnesses . But the small dogs/non bullies types most had harnesses (unless they were pullers )
I personally use a harness, that the leash is both attached to the harness and his collar. He has so much power in his chest being a power breed that that is what has worked best for me. Along with I have spoken with multiple vets that have recommended a harness rather than a collar especially a choke or prong collar because of the adverse effects later in life due to the added stress on the esophagus. I personally believe that those types of collars shouldn't just be used by the average dog owner, and left to trainers etc. Due to in my personal experience working in vet offices and in public I see them being used incorrectly so much , and used not in addition to training, but instead to control an out of control dog rather than put in the time to train the dog. The y are useful tools if you are using it in such a way but any tool is useless if you have no knowledge or experience of how to use it properly.
I've adopted a mixed Terrier that seems a Staffy shes a crazy puller, I'm using an Harness for Now and to correct her and the leash reactivity its hard , its going slow, I want to get and try with a collar to see if I can progress better.
Thanks for the videos just discovered your Channel and gonna search here for more tips to improve myself and along My dog ;)
Both so he look cool but I walk them with harness
Do protection work training please.
You hit the nail on the head for me. I just started walking my pit bull and she was constantly pulling and I tried correcting her but that would only last a few seconds. I had a eye opening experience a few days ago where she saw a small dog and literally wiggled backed out of her harness and I loss all control. She’s not a mean dog, but she’s pounces and has tried to get small animals before( cats, squirrels)… a man and his kids were walking in the park with their tiny little puff of a dog and my dog went bonkers, backed up wiggled and she was free. I screamed to pick his dog up and he did. His girls were frightened and I assured them she wasn’t a mean dog just overly friendly and tends to be too rough with smaller animals so please don’t run and there’s no reason to be afraid. I called her name the owner called her name as well. I was able to grab her and hold tight until they were out of site, but I was in full belief the harness was secure . Today I walked her with the harness tightened and her collar tightened with a second leash. There’s is a hook under the harness and I’m figuring out how to incorporate that security feature. I noticed that our walk today with both harness leash and collar leash was the most comfortable walk ever, she stayed on my side and when she tried to walk ahead of me she corrected herself. This is our new way of taking walks and to that family, I am so sorry for any type of anxiety you may have felt during that encounter!
Bloodlines?
American grey squirrels are vermin in the UK
Both. Collar is necessary for ID tags but harness is helpful for me to grab when get shocks in neck. My pit will let me hold on to her to get balance, But that’s good point. She needs more work with collar first. Thank you. Great video
I prefer a harness, because my bully loves to try and slip out of his collar and if I have to pull to get him away from something, I don’t feel like I’m hurting him
Right on!
This. The dog is better secured with a harness , and in a stressful situation all I need to focus is on how to remove ourselves out of a hot area. I don’t want to have the thought of him slipping away in a dog altercation, or worse, become a reality.
Bro it would really kool if u could make a vid on training your pup not to pull👍.. Dunno if u made 1 already
Noted!
My dog is always more aggressive when we pull on her. But I really would like to find a better home for her. It's alot for us with 3 little ones and in law here.
Use both a harness and collar, two leads... watch your dog stop pulling immediately
Great video. Recently started using a dog collar. The walks are so much more enjoyable. Not being dragged through the streets by a 60lb 8 month old lab pup haha
Martingale collar for training. Harness for work/runs/busy public areas. Like the perspectives you brought up 🤙
I use both. But for walking just the harness but collar only for training.
Perfect!
I dont like how my American bully pulls with the collar.....too much choking etc...I think the harness is safer.
Bruh, thats why you should use collar instead of harness, if your dog pulls they will get choked and it will make them stop from pulling you
@@captainlevonn9318 you can stop the pulling without need a collar🤦🏾♂️
@@nickreynoso75 well it’s more easier to make them stop pulling when the feel choked
I am training him with a harness. Same dog stander
If your dog is pulling you, then you should NEVER use a harness
I like to have a harness on my Pittie at all times. When he's around the house, it's just a simple strap harness but once I take him outside my property, I have a full chest harness like the one you showed. It has saddle bags so that he always carries his own supply of potty bags and treats. I prefer harnesses simply because I do not like the way that it is possible to injure your dog if you have to restrain them for some reason when they just have a collar on. Don't get me wrong though, my dog also wears a collar for his tags and identification purposes only. Love your videos BTW, you are a wealth of knowledge and information. Keep up the good Bully work Dude !!
i have always had the best results using basically a lil more than a shoelace its one of those slip leads they use at the dog shows. keep it high up a the top of the neck. its got a tab that kinda keeps it in place (not choking of course) very easy for corrections like you said at the beginning, a lil pop and the dog understands good video. as usual
Glad I watched this. I just ordered a harness for Hayzel. We get her Sunday when she turns 8 weeks old. I didn't think about the training aspect of a collar vs a harness. Thanks for the knowledge Rueben! Your awesome brother
I found that a dog that pulls alot will learn better with a collar, you can do a choke collar at first so they understand the concept of pulling is bad, once they learn that you can transition over to a regular collar since they will remember the foundation and feeling learned from the choke collar.
Super awesome video!! My dog walked better on a collar when she was a puppy, but now she is SO much better on a harness.
Same, mine finally came around on the harness
I have both, she's in her leash training right now so if it's us on a walk I'll clip the leash to the harness. But I keep the collar for ID tags! You're totally right about teaching them with the collar first, a harness encourages them to pull sometimes so what I did was I taught my dog on the collar then switched to the harness for more control over nipping and jumping, great video thank you!
Well that explains a lot. We got Chip the harness because he can (and has) slipped his collar. He's gotten a lot better on the collar over the months so I took him to a park on the harness for a workout (such as I can) and it was ALL pull.
Then again, when my wife and I took him on a different route for his bathroom walk, he pulled so hard on his collar that I thought he was going to strangle himself so maybe that's more familiarity than anything.
It’s takes getting used to with training
@@topbullies8536 Speaking of getting used to, got any tips for separation anxiety. He loves my wife and her schedule has just been fucked and there have been stress issues which have led to very bad gut issues. We don't have a fenced yard so he's waking us up at all hours of the night to go out. I hate to be graphic but he's basically been shitting water the last few days so it's not quite as simple and easy-fix as it would be if he were at least needing to go outside to poo normally.
Truth told, my wife's at her wits end since she's the one he always goes to.
I prefer collars. It just seems like my girl responds better with a collar when walking, though she's still a puppy.
We need a video on puppy biting! My 3 mo bully gets so excited to see me, and after a few seconds of interacting, she starts to nip. We need more puppy specific content. Keep up the good work!
I’m getting a puppy soon, going to plan a lot of content when that time comes!
@@topbullies8536 omg Beau will have a new friend! Can't wait for those videos!!! 😍
Gonna be some time but I think he will love it!
The teething phase i think. Just always remind it and positive reinforces with treats. My pup has stopped now.
I use both…Collar for short walks,to keep tags and for looks, the harness gets used for hikes as for more control when passing people/dogs/kids not only to teach her to stay while they pass or being petted but to grab her up/away quickly in case we run across a dog without manners. It also makes people more comfortable to see that I have a hold of her harness and she does not pull while they walk by or pet her. She is still young and learning, as time goes on she is realizing the harness means ‘hiking and time to be on my BEST behavior’.
MY GOODNESS, 😆 YES TOP BULLIE YOU ARE TOTALLY CORRECT COLLAR IS THE WAY TO GO IN REFERENCE TO TRAINING AND THE LITTLE POP... THE HARNESS (AH, I LOVE IT YES) BUT WHEN SHE IS TOTALLY TRAINED AND BY MY SIDE I DID DO THE MISTAKE OF PUTTING B4 TRAINNED🤦♀️ I LEARNED, NOW I GOTTA WAIT. ITS NICE TO LISTEM TO WISDOM ABOUT PITBULS, EVEN THOUGH SHE IS MIXED BUT THE PITBULL IS THERE. 😆 THANX
Harness all day,I started with it 💯🙏🏾
I use both. Always a choker and a collar when out of the house but some time I like the harness for the reason of being able to support her by the body. For outdoor excursions, kayaking/canoeing, hiking. A life vest works great to get your dog back in the boat too.
the answer is BOTH as long as they are strong and secure to support the weight of a pit . If someone swears only by a harness , he could still have a collar on his dog with a name tag etc
This video needs to have more Likes, come on ppl!
Great vid bro...i been following your channel for a while now and had my puppy since december of 2020 and she is now 5 months old and I always reflect on your videos for ideas and tips. 💯💯 bro keep them vids coming
For sure I’m on it!
I like the harness as I think collar can get him neck injuries in the future. Perhaps am wrong
Love that poster behind your right shoulder 🙏
Thank you!
Collar is best for behavior control
I agree!
Firstly thank you for mentioning how prong collars are for training only!! I'm not an expert or a dog trainer just a animal lover. I was working one day(in retail in a mall) and a woman came in with her beautiful pitbull, but it was so disheartening that she had a prong collar on it. I knew she wasn't training or anything because she would just tug the dog to follow and was shopping around looking at everything. Anyway at times she would pull too hard and you'd hear the dog screech bc it physically was actually hurting, and she would only be like oh as in my bad. I couldn't stop staring bc I was genuinely upset and concerned for the dog, especially after witnessing it screeching a few times from being prodded by the collar etc. I've also seen a gentleman once in my neighborhood go for walks daily with his dog, I can't remember the breed but it was built like a pit(muscular and and pretty large in size) and he'd have a big stick like a wooden stick from a broom or mop and he'd take it on the walks. I never saw him use it but he had it as a threat of discipline which i could tell by how he'd hold it like ready to jab or whack the dog so they'd "walk right" I guess. Personally I'm fascinated by what can be accomplished with a collar vs a harness in terms of easy corrections, and less effort to correct. However as mentioned in the video I think depending on specific tasks or activities harnesses are more beneficial. But for everyday casual use, personally collars are the winner.
Since pitbulls tend to pull on leashes because they get exited, harness is better. I leats consider buying chain collars. Harness doesn't hurt their neck, collar not much either.
Yeah I trained beau not to pull on walks so it makes it easier to have either one on hand
@@topbullies8536 but like you said, for working and exercising harness is better. Thanks for quick response!
Of couse! Glad to see a regular viewers support! I appreciate it!
@@topbullies8536 one last thing these people in your channel says pitbulls don't come in blue or merle. I've seen this everywhere what doe ait mean?
@@topbullies8536 how u train him tho n with what? Collar?
100% agree with you. I have a Male Staffordshire Bullterier
Bro you helped me so much just little advice thank you
Hmm, it depends on the situation at hand. I have both, usually I use a choker for training purpose and a self correcting harness for daily stuff.
Btw: I own a 1 year old rottweiler
Nice
Thank you for the explanation. I’m adopting one and have a farm with cows and stuff, so I’d be that person being drug around my farm. 😢 I’ll bet the harness when she’s trained because the harness looks really well made. 💪🏼
I'm going to use a collar because my dogs a puller and today he made me upset by trying to chase after another dog as he is very social. When I stopped him from pulling he runs in a circle around me to try catching me off my balance, luckily I regained my balance and stopped him. I felt mad as I had scared the lady walking her dog due to me not being able to control him. I instantly searched up some vids and found this one. I feel like I did the mistake of switching to harness to early as I realized the harness did only make him more of a puller and I can't tug his leash upward because he won't pay much attention to a tug from his back compared to his neck. Another thing is when I try to redirect him he'd get on his back legs standing so using the collar forces him to correct himself. I also saw another vid of yours where you press you thumb on their lower jaw since my when my dog gets to excited he becomes a nibbler. Nice vid it was very helpful.
That pic on the left is awesome. Where can I find one?
I don’t ever put big dogs in collars I always do harness it’s way easier to manage them. Also my pit hates anything on his neck he won’t walk with a collar on. And it don’t help that I’m 5’0 lol
I want to know how i can control my bull without being harsh when he gets too aggressive
my dog wears both during walk but i prefer harness because when my dog see a cat he pulls so hard that he can't almost breath resulting in choking, throat & neck damage if he is on collar.
Been waiting for this one, thanks for the info!
Of course!
I'm feeling what you're saying cause for my mix breed I got him a harness and when he got excited a few weeks back I took a tumble and got road rash and jammed my finger
Pulling is great exercise for a dog.im a owner of game dogs I prefer a hard Pulling dog every time. I prefer a collar because it gives me better control of the dog.
I feel as though a collar can be very detrimental to the dogs health especially if a dog gets excited and pulls especially having a bully bread if I put a collar around my dog he will stop every 2 seconds to cough like he's being choked a harness gives you control and it is strong and not harming the dog you can do the same training on a harness
At the minute I am using a harness...but I too would rather use a clerk as you have a better communication with ...what type of dog cover should I buy....she is puppy xl...near 6months old...thank you
Thank you so much. We have a beautiful Pit puppy! The advice is awesome!!! Thank You
Well... I use harnesses becau as I can control them better without choking them because I almost damaged my puppies neck area (she was a real big puller so she basicsllt would hand herself) and also because now that she is old enough I have put shock collars on both my pitbulls as a perimeter fence
I never had a pitbull (or any dog) I’m planning on getting one so I thought I should get a harness. Just so they can breath properly while I’m tugging on the leash and the harness looks cool in my opinion like a bullet proof vest but for dogs 😂
😂
Get a puppy
@@MrDonsullivan I did. She’s 5 months old now
I like how you slipped in the part about the harness potentially holding a parachute 😎
This video is very much appreciated my four year old Bluenose has been starting to pull a little bit when we’re walking, so I’ve been using my kids skateboard. 🤣
I gotta pit she is the best man, I got one of those pinch metal collars it has rubber tip it seems to help but I don’t wanna hurt my best friend? I’m gonna try the snapping thing you mentioned with a regular dog collar . Good video and thanks
Brilliantly explained. Thank you!
My pitty hasn't been very socialized with people other than his dad because I got him during rona season, and is very aggressive towards strangers when in public. However I'm not sure I want to change this behavior because I feel as though it makes him a better guard dog I live with another women and a little girl. Him being more protective makes me feel more secure. Because my other pitty is very easy going and loves people and will greet you with a wet tongue and isn't as reserved. My people aggressive one is the sweetest thing and such a big baby but is very possessive. Is this a bad thing ? He is by no means dangerous he doesn't just go after people randomly. But he will growl if for say a man gets too close for his comfort. He has never bitten anyone and with reassurance that he is ok and people aren't a threat he will welcome pets. He is still a puppy only 7months old. But I'm not sure if I need to nip this in the butt before he gets bigger or if he can stay the way he is. Because I honestly don't mind his reserved nature. But I don't want to add to the stigma that revolves around this breed because he is a big baby.
Harness, on a potbull. They know it’s time to work, they get way more power and explosion out of a harness
Front clip harnesses are the way to go
Harnesses I've had a few pups and dogs jump over a fence and hang themselves the harness saves them from being choked but I like the collar because it's a bit more firm on the way I make my dogs move especially of they start pulling I call there name and give a slight yank to the collar just to redirect there attention
I use both, I have a regular collar and prong, my dog knows the difference between the two
Nice. When they know both it makes it much easier
Same here
when GSD mix is on a walk he wears chok chain & collar 4 fashion statement & hareness with leash on it 4 walk.
I completely trained my one year old pitbull puppy backwards, he does not pull on the harness I clip it to the front of his chest so he can't pull but as soon as I put him on his collar he's pulling me or if I put it on the Back clip of the harness he pulls me I'm gonna have to start over
Nice one love the info you give bro
Thank you!
I recommend EVERYONE talk to a dog trainer that is experienced in behavior modification. YOU may not see an issue with you and your dog's walking habits, but they will show you how to properly walk a dog, with the right equipment and what cues your dog is giving.
Prong collars are not only for training - they can be an everyday tool - if you've been properly trained on how to use it. If you have a well trained dog, the dog will not place themselves in a position where they can't breath because you've consistently trained in that position.
Lastly, you are ALWAYS training because you always need to be aware of your surroundings and your dog's cues - especially on a walk around the block
Can u post a video how to make ur dog stop running and trying to play with people because every time someone say like wassup to me my pitbulls get happy all the time and start to play with them
Sounds good!
I use both for my chihuahua
Thanks for the video but I'm confused😅. I thought I can use a harness to assist me avoid dog pulling my daughter n me when walking please advise recommendation. We have a 7,5 month old American Bully, 48 lbs. We need to begin training for walks...she will wear a collar but should we get a harness too? Thanks in advance
The head safety collar keeps my little horse from pulling but he will pull no matter what without it.
Both.
Nice!
Using leather collarsmostly. But 1 day i tried harness on my 9month pitbull he just snapped it after seeing cow distractions...etc...so perhaps reconsidering the quality material. Harness looks nice on a dog but less control indeed..😅😂
Prong collar 👍🏾. Once your dog learns how to walk on one, there is no pulling, so why retrain your dog to walk on a flat collar or harness?
Right!
What kind of work do they like to do
great video ! thanks !
Of course!
Can you Please make a video of how to train your baby pitbull not to bite I got a pitbull like 1 week ago and she bites a lot because she’s teething but I’m not sure how to teach her I’ve been looking for videos but can’t find none your video’s help a lot tho props🙌🏻🔥
Sure
hi friend i have a just under year old cane corso i am in the uk she is pulling a lot is it best to use harness
Train leash walking with a collar
@@topbullies8536 ok thank you so much for your help
Beautiful dog!!!!
My pit used to turn towards me and jump back until his head popped out. How can I stop that in the future 🤔
I use a collar for my pitbull puppy, I might change to harness later not sure yet.
Nice
What’s the harness the dogs using in the video?
Where did you get the harness
Do protection work training please.
I like using the collar but wifey likes the harness she feels like using the collar is abusing the pup 😒 our pup pulls no matter what he wears tho 🤪 😂
Dang, ima have to make a video on it
Right or bite it off
The collar
Why we never see your store accessories on your dogs?
These are old scratched harnesses
it’s illegal most places for a dog to be without collar, even with a harness. check your state laws.
I use both my dog still seems to pull we also trained with a gentle leader she didn't like that at all
what do you bath your dog with 😍
U da goat gang
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Appreciate the insight bro
Of course!
My dog is a little too smart for a collar. It's a problem because he escapes everytime.
Just think about the name. If you have a pulling dog the last thing you want to do is put a harness on to harness that power meaning they will pull harder they can put their shoulders and weight behind it. Basic collar best way to control any dog who actually listens. If you need a prong collar I believe there is a problem. I work with hundreds of dogs. I have goldens and labs come in with prong collars what the hell.? One of the best inventions ever especially for a pulling dog is the gentle leader. It uses their pulling against them it’s not you it’s them if they pull ahead it pulls their head back and they really hate that. So they learn if I don’t pull you my head won’t get pulled back. Not that I’ll be choked or poked.Just that I won’t be able to go where I want and I hate that. They’re very stubborn intelligent dogs.I’m so tired of seeing people get pulled across a field by a pitbull with a harness stop harnessing the power you idiot. You put a harness on if you want them to pull a wagon think about it.
I agree!
Can you tell me what a gentle leader I should get fir a 70 pound blue nose Pitt ?
I got both from ebay bro it didnt show a brand tho
Dog collor
Agree!
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Chest harness they can’t wiggle out of it
Has to be a harness not a big fan of collars
Nice
I have a harness but my pit is a puppy😭
My mind: please heart my comment please
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My girl slips out of collars and harnesses. I need something she can escape from.
Wassup
What’s up!
Collar is Abuse Bro! Harness is better
Do you own any Pitbulls?
Don't u have different clothes?
Ur dog should have more than one collar and a sterdy harness
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Harness are no good for pits it encourages pulling
Front clip harness
@kaper-wz3wv MY DOGS DONT PULL….
@kaper-wz3wv I train dogs I know what I’m talking about I been training Pitbulls for 20 years +