Thursday, January 24, 2019

As Harnesses Go, I've Seen Better (But It'll Do in a Pinch)

PetSafe EasySport Harness


OK, I’ll admit it, I’m a space cadet. Here’s what happened: we left the house one morning headed for a vacation spot 1000 miles away, both dogs tucked into the extended cab of the truck. A hundred miles or so into the trip, I realized that I’d spaced out the dogs’ leashes and harnesses. You can find a leash almost anywhere, but harnesses are different. So we pulled into a local “farm store” and browsed the pet section. Since we already had quality harnesses at home (Ruffwear), we looked for something similar in design. We ended up with a pair of PetSafe EasySport Harnesses.

Design-wise, the harnesses served their purpose: they fit over the head with a little elastic “give” and have padded front-back sections that run under the belly and atop the back. The upper section has a sturdy handle that can be used for control or to help a dog scramble up a steep path, much like the Outward Hound packs they carry on long hikes. There’s also a D-ring for clipping on the lead, placed behind that handle.