What are H-type and Y-type harnesses that are gentle on dogs?

There are H-type and Y-type harnesses that are gentle and comfortable for dogs.

PERROS , 4dox , and Haqihana are all H - type and Y -type harnesses.

In this article, I would like to introduce in detail why we only sell H -type and Y -type harnesses rather than other shapes, what H -type and Y -type harnesses are, and what characteristics they have. Masu.

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• Characteristics of H-type and Y-type harnesses
• What are H-type and Y-type harnesses that have the characteristics of both H-type and Y-type harnesses?
• H-type and Y-type harnesses based on verification results of dog behavior
• Among the H-type and Y-type harnesses, the PERROS and 4dox harnesses are recommended!
• summary

Characteristics of H-type and Y-type harnesses

H -shaped and Y -shaped harnesses are harnesses that have two characteristics: the shape looks like an H when you look at the dog from above, and the chest looks like a Y when you look at it from the front.

First, I will explain the characteristics of each shape.

The H -shaped harness is characterized by a loop around the neck and a loop around the torso, which are connected to each other by a straight belt on the back and stomach.

It is called H -shaped because when the harness is opened, it becomes H- shaped.

The feature is that the dog's shoulder blades can be rotated freely without restricting the movement of the dog's legs.

Therefore, it does not interfere with the range of motion of the feet necessary for movements such as walking, running, and jumping, and can be worn without any discomfort or discomfort.

In addition, since there is a length belt and a front length belt at the part that connects the neck and body belts, the neck and body belts do not move together, and it fits the dog's body and firmly supports the dog's body, making it difficult to slip out.

A Y- shaped harness is characterized by a Y -shaped harness when you look at the front of your dog's neck and chest.

The unique feature is that the harness belt supports the sternum without interfering with the trachea, preventing injury to the neck and throat.

When your dog pulls forward during a walk, it won't tighten its throat, and symptoms such as coughing and sobbing are less likely to occur.

It can also be safely used to prevent tracheal collapse and for dogs diagnosed with tracheal collapse.

What are H-type and Y-type harnesses that have the characteristics of both H-type and Y-type harnesses?

H -type and Y -type harnesses are harnesses that have the characteristics of both, rather than just one .

Even though they are called H- shaped harnesses, there are also harnesses that have a T- shaped neck.

Although these harnesses look similar at first glance, although they do not hinder the movement of the shoulder blades, they do tighten the neck area, so it is difficult to say that they are gentle on the body.

Therefore, it can be said that having both H -type and Y -type characteristics is gentle on the dog's body and comfortable for the dog.

We recommend H -type and Y -type harnesses as they are the most gentle on dogs.

H-type and Y-type harnesses based on verification results of dog behavior

H -shaped and Y -shaped harnesses are good shapes from the dog's movement pattern, and Dr. Martin S. Fischer and Karin E. Lilje evaluated the movement patterns of more than 300 different dogs from 2006 to 2010 , yielding groundbreaking new findings that also led to a re-evaluation of harness use.

A dog's shoulder blades contribute nearly 60 % to forward movement.

This shows how important it is that the natural movement of the shoulder area is not impaired, for example by a harness with a bar-like belt in front of the chest.

This not only causes frustration (and resulting aggressive behavior), but above all can lead to major problems for the musculoskeletal system.

Another key finding of the study was that "dogs' rib cages are much more mobile and fragile than human rib cages."

A dog's rib cage is not as rigid as a human's, and it sways elastically when pressure is applied to the sternum from the front. This means that if you are pulled too hard, you can injure your musculoskeletal system.

Among the H-type and Y-type harnesses, the PERROS and 4dox harnesses are recommended!

The PERROS harness has the characteristics of H -type and Y -type harnesses, and is not only gentle on the dog's body, but also has features that make it easier to use.

First of all, the belt around the neck has a buckle that can be opened and closed, which solves the problem of having to wear it through the head, which was a problem with H -type and Y -type harnesses.

The buckle on the belt around the neck makes it easier to put on and take off, making it easy for any child to wear, even dogs who don't like putting their head through.

In addition, with the Perlos harness, the leash is attached to the belt around the dog's torso or to the back, making it difficult for the leash to slip off even if the leash is pulled in front of the dog when the dog backs up.

The 4dox harness also has the characteristics of H -shaped and Y -shaped harnesses, and is gentle on the dog's body, and the belt has a cushion pad, which reduces skin chafing and absorbs shock. This makes it less likely to cause pain to your dog's body.

In addition, the 4dox harness is suitable for medium to large dogs, and has three lead hooks, two on the back and one on the chest, so it can be used as a double lead for strong dogs.

The key is to have smoother communication.

Both brands' harnesses have 5 points of adjustment: left and right around the neck, left and right around the torso, and the front length of the stomach area, so the size will fit any dog ​​of any size as if it were custom-made. .

Although the H-shaped and Y-shaped shapes are important, it is also very important to measure your dog's body shape and choose the right size.

summary

This time, we introduced H-shaped and Y-shaped harnesses that are gentle and comfortable for dogs.

It's great to be able to choose a harness for your dog, but the shape of the harness also affects the strain on the dog's body.

H-type and Y-type harnesses can be said to be the most gentle and stress-free shapes for a dog's body, so we will first introduce what H-type and Y-type harnesses are.

Next, I would like to introduce a comparison between other shapes of harnesses and H-type and Y-type harnesses, so please read this as well.