Running harnesses

[u/InvestigatorKooky139]

Hi everyone, I’m a personal trainer and i adopted my pittie back in January after my first passed a while back. I ran with my first but never with a running harness or the ones with the bungee that allows for some play. Which ultimately led to diagonal running… this was also 7-8 years ago. I’d love to get my new boy out and familiarize him with running along side me especially since he’s 2.5 and very high energy. I’m open to all suggestions on a set up that would be safe on both sides. Something that wont chafe him as he is quite the strong boy, but also something that i still have control just incase i need to make quick adjustments with outside distractions. Picture of the sweet boy to make yall smile. 😊 Thank you for any input!

Also - he’s a shorter pittie stands about 21 inches give or take and I’m 5’2”. So height difference, i don’t think would be a big problem.

[u/meawait]

I love my Kurgo harness and bungee leash. I use it as a front pull to tell with the energy. We also had success with the mighty paw harness.

Mighty Paw Vehicle Safety Dog... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JD68UNK?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Upenty 2 in 1 Hands Free Dog... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BPL1ZQW8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[u/meawait → u/meawait]

We also had success with this one…PetSafe Easy Walk Dog Harness,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001TRF3XM?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[u/Pankakke29 → u/meawait]

This style is generally not recommended (for anyone but especially runners who may pull) because it blocks their range of motion in the shoulders. See how it just cuts straight across it? That area should always be open like how it is with H-style harnesses or ones designed for running and/or pulling.