SD People: Equipment

[Applebear]

I have the green light and support of my doctor to use Ripley as a SD, so I have been working on things and pushing ourselves that direction.

I have been taking him into a local pet friendly hardware store, where he has been doing pretty dang good. Not perfect, but we are slowly pulling it together where I am building my confidence to move us into non pet friendly stores.

My question is what do you guys use as a vest. I was looking at this one: https://www.allk-9.com/service-dog-harness-p-71.html [is working funny on my browser, but if you see a bunch of links...just keep scrolling to bottom to where it is].

I am looking to hook a small pack to side to carry few doggy things [have seen some others do it], but mostly I want to assure it's very visible and the patches show well. I want a solid, long lasting harness...something I won't have to replace any time soon.

 

[darkchild16]

I'm liking the Julians K9 got our next one but it only has a top hook, we currently have a cheapy from Amazon right now that I like. Hes only 15wks so we went cheap lol. It also came with in training patches but only a top clip. If you need mobility tasks you can get a handle on them. I will have to look at the link when I get home.

 

[darkchild16]

That looks like the Julian with added rings. I see that style alot here

 

[Applebear]

Thanks for reply...looking around, I'm not seeing much around that doesn't cost just as much or more than this one. Or the ones I do see cheaper, I really don't like.

My only concern is size. Ripley is pretty much his full height, but I'm sure he's going to fill out more [his chest looks like it still needs to drop]. He's just a little under a year and measures around 23", so he should take a small. I can't see him bumping up past another 3 inches, but not real positive either.

I don't want to buy another any time soon, but not positive what the answer is....I've never really paid attention a growing pup if honest. hehe

 

[darkchild16]

Thats why we bought a $25 dollar one lol. The XL is almost too small at 16 wks though. I would try to get the one that he would be on the smallest chest setting in.

 

[stardogs]

If you like the JulianK9 vests, check out BrilliantK9 - I like the look of their designs a bit better and they say they are fitted ergonomically to not restrict shoulder movement. Plus they come in more colors!

 

[Applebear]

25 isn't a lot until you add it on top of 50. If he was still way off on growing, I could see it more....but he's pretty much there, other than filling out. I suspect his chest is going to drop and up the inches, will 3 be enough is my dilemma.

Maybe I'll dig around some more, see if I can find a cheesy cheap one to get by. Maybe I have a friend with sewing skills, that's an idea too.

I think some of these prices are crazy if honest...one I'm looking at, does seem worth it. But some, oh my goodness....they look like nothing but thin cloth cut out in a shape of rectangle with strings attached. lol

 

[Applebear]

If you like the JulianK9 vests, check out BrilliantK9 - I like the look of their designs a bit better and they say they are fitted ergonomically to not restrict shoulder movement. Plus they come in more colors!

Oh just saw this, thanks for tip...I'll check them out. Maybe they'll have purple and a wider measurement scale to give some better growth room.

Edit: They have better growth room, but no extra clips or hooks...sounds like they are more for pulling activities. Think that would be a deal breaker for me [I want the extra hooks/clips]. Bummer, so close otherwise.