A full dog-running system involves three components: a harness for the pup, a waist belt for the human, and a tether to connect the two. Companies make many variations of this basic setup.

According to the American Kennel Club, using a collar alone to walk your dog could end up resulting in “back pain, throat damage, and other discomfort[s].” By contrast, harnesses tend to be more ...

The best dog harnesses provide all three: They’re durable enough for daily use, fit comfortably and make walks smoother and safer for pups of all sizes. After testing more than a dozen options ...

Not all dogs instinctively know how to run alongside a human. Start with short runs, reinforce good leash manners, and use a hands-free leash or harness designed for running. And for those going off ...

I wrote a column about collars and leashes … but since that was four years ago, and we all know how fast things change these days, I thought it might be time to revisit the ...

Wearing a harness will also give you greater control of your dog, because they will be attached to a solid core via a special lead. This allows you to run hands-free, driving your elbows backwards ...

You may be all too familiar with your dog running off after a squirrel during ... No matter what the situation, it's helpful to have a harness handy to comfortably keep them close by.

Most of us need to keep our dogs on leashes even on hikes in the mountains because either regulations require it or that whole voice-command training hasn’t gone as planned. While attaching a leash to ...

Not all dogs instinctively know how to run alongside a human. Start with short runs, reinforce good leash manners, and use a ...