It's called an X-back harness, you can't buy them in pet stores because they are a specialty harness made for dogs who pull things like scooters, bikes, sleds, and trikes.
And that would be why you usually don't see them sold commercially, having three "funky-fit" dogs here I know how it goes (don't even talk to me about finding sweaters for a Dachshund!).
Dang that's a nice one! Seeing photo's of people Skijoring with their dogs right now has me a bit jealous, I don't even have skis that fit! One of these days...*daydreams*
And that would be why you usually don't see them sold commercially, having three "funky-fit" dogs here I know how it goes (don't even talk to me about finding sweaters for a Dachshund!).
Dang that's a nice one! Seeing photo's of people Skijoring with their dogs right now has me a bit jealous, I don't even have skis that fit! One of these days...*daydreams*
I agree... they have a small selection, and would probably fit Sir better if he was more filled out, fit Recon OK except in length... two long-backed dogs so I will have to custom order theirs, too.
Don't worry, I don't have skis at all! I was hoping to get a sled this winter, but couldn't afford a new one and couldn't get in on any online used sales... so we're training directions now/getting used to pulling with a kid's sled, and we'll start bikjoring/scootering in the spring... I think Sir will be better suited to running in the warmer months anyway.
It definitely seems like a lot of fun... any kind of pulling/joring. I don't see a lot of difference between them all, but I'm sure the more competitive types might?