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There’s such a wide variety of dog walking gear out there. While attaching your dog’s leash to a harness instead of a collar can lead to less pressure around their neck, it doesn’t automatically help with proper leash training. Some dogs even pull more on a harness. So, to encourage good walking habits, you need to work on positive reinforcement training with your dog while walking. A front clip harness can help with that when used properly. Mutts About Pets is reader-support

I recently fostered a dog with a collapsed trachea. This was my first time encountering something like that after fostering for several years. The poor pup sounded like a toad or pig when he breathed too heavily, but with proper management, he can live a long, happy life. And he’s definitely one of the happiest little dogs I’ve ever met. One of the most important parts of his care was walking him on a harness instead of attaching a leash to his collar. Because of his collapse