So I ordered just a collar, leash, and an x-back harness. Unfortunately, I think the harness is too small and he's such a sasquach :/
Oh well lol. I'll let you guys be the judge since I could barely figure out how to put it on him  
Here are some pictures:

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And the lazy turd who laid down after about 10 seconds of posing.




And this is the collar and leash

The collar and leash look great! as for the harness unfortunately I'd have to agree too small you want it to end at the base of his tail when pulling and it seems a couple inches too short IMO. Although others may think differently?

So is there anyplace around here where u don't have measure and send it in to get a xback? Not that I'm against alpine I'm just against letting myself measure again if I have to.

KembasWalker wrote:

So is there anyplace around here where u don't have measure and send it in to get a xback? Not that I'm against alpine I'm just against letting myself measure again if I have to.

Hughie posted on another thread that "A-1 (AKA LDL) pet supply has them on a rack and you can try them on for a correct fit. They only have Ultra-paws and Ikon harness they are all about thirty dollars plus tax." Not sure what store that is.. and if we have it in Ohio.. I'm guessing we don't but if you need help measuring I'm more than happy to help you measure.

You haven't shot down this xback harness possibilities yet jk I'm not sure it's bad if it is I'm guessing its a little short. I was just wondering my paracord to measuring tape system my have some flaws. I thought it was pretty ingenious that's prolly where it went wrong

My measuring skills need some improvement. It is  a little big, unless it is suppose to fit lose when not pulling something... Nanook is less then thrilled with it LOL

Mine came in today! I'll have to post pictures when I get home.

Mobezilla wrote:

The collar and leash look great! as for the harness unfortunately I'd have to agree too small :(you want it to end at the base of his tail when pulling and it seems a couple inches too short IMO. Although others may think differently?

Thanks for the input! I definitely think it's too short. It fits fine as far as how snug it should be just short as far as length. Oh well. Lol, at least I got a fitting collar and leash!

Well don't feel bad I think I did the same thing. Atleast it wasn't special made, full price, and make u wait two months for it to be built and sent to you to then find it out. Gotta see the positives or atleast be able to laugh at your measuring skills right?

KembasWalker wrote:

Well don't feel bad I think I did the same thing. Atleast it wasn't special made, full price, and make u wait two months for it to be built and sent to you to then find it out. Gotta see the positives or atleast be able to laugh at your measuring skills right?

Haha, definitely! I'm not upset at all about it. Lol, just gotta make sure to measure better next time!

You're braver than I am. Next time I'm goin to get someone else to measure mine. There comes a time and place where you have to find out if your the brains or the one holding a spoon of peanut butter.

hahaha very true!! bring the harness to the meet if you come so I can get a feel for it.

Ok dunno if I should ask questions about the meetup thing on this page but you can answer one question and tell me to go elsewhere if you want. You said 1 Sunday at waynesville dog park right? ( you mentioned maybe earlier I thought)

KembasWalker wrote:

Ok dunno if I should ask questions about the meetup thing on this page but you can answer one question and tell me to go elsewhere if you want. You said 1 Sunday at waynesville dog park right? ( you mentioned maybe earlier I thought)

Yup 1pm day after tomorrow, Waynesville dog park. This should help

https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Hisey+Park&ll=39.507749,-84.142914&spn=0.315214,0.676346&fb=1&gl=us&hq=hisey+park&cid=0,0,410613031233142314&t=m&z=11&iwloc=A

Alright hopefully the weather is alright doesn't quite sound like good human weather. I'm sure the dogs won't mind a bit at all. I'll probably post somewhere on here if I can't find you guys. But as far as I know I'm good for it.

Trailtoad1 wrote:

My measuring skills need some improvement. It is  a little big, unless it is suppose to fit lose when not pulling something... Nanook is less then thrilled with it LOL

I think it is just a little too long but he could grow into it if he grows more. It should be loose when they're not pulling and snug to the body when they pull. This is what Kay's looks like when she's not pulling and pulling.

KembasWalker wrote:

You're braver than I am. Next time I'm goin to get someone else to measure mine. There comes a time and place where you have to find out if your the brains or the one holding a spoon of peanut butter.

Lol, I'm willing to give it another try before being the one with the peanut butter!

Bought 2 of the urban trails for the Aussies can't wait to get them!

MayaAndSophie wrote:

Trailtoad1 wrote:

My measuring skills need some improvement. It is  a little big, unless it is suppose to fit lose when not pulling something... Nanook is less then thrilled with it LOL

I think it is just a little too long but he could grow into it if he grows more. It should be loose when they're not pulling and snug to the body when they pull. This is what Kay's looks like when she's not pulling and pulling.

I bought one of the x back harnesses and mine was too short. She told me that when pulled the harness should reach the base of the tail. So I personally don't think it is that big

Anya's harness came in today! I'm not sure if it fits her right. It seems perfectly tight around the neck, but really lose in the rib cage area. I'm expecting her to fill out there since she is still such a skinny minnie. What do you guys think?

Not pulling:


Pulling:

To me it looks like it fits. Is it loose when she pulls or just when she isn't pulling?

anastasiya'smom wrote:

To me it looks like it fits. Is it loose when she pulls or just when she isn't pulling?

Its still slightly loose when she's pulling, definitely looser than it fits Kay but it might be because Kay is so fluffy. I guess its good that its a little loose because that means she has room to grow but its tight enough that I can harness break her without worrying that she can easily back out of it.

By the way... I kind of wish I didn't loose leash train her because now its hard to get her to pull! Every time I say "good girl" when she starts pulling she slows down and looks at me confused  

eddycaaa wrote:

anastasiya'smom wrote:

To me it looks like it fits. Is it loose when she pulls or just when she isn't pulling?

Its still slightly loose when she's pulling, definitely looser than it fits Kay but it might be because Kay is so fluffy. I guess its good that its a little loose because that means she has room to grow but its tight enough that I can harness break her without worrying that she can easily back out of it.

By the way... I kind of wish I didn't loose leash train her because now its hard to get her to pull! Every time I say "good girl" when she starts pulling she slows down and looks at me confused  

Haha. Anna doesn't know what loose leash walking means. I am just now teaching her that but she has caught on well. I also taught her to mush so she knows when I say that I mean pull.

Anya is still young she might fill out a bit more, Anna is also very slender but she is a 1 year and 8 months old. I will try and post pictures later of Anna so you can see how her's fits.

I loose leashed trained Nanook but when he hit..oh...8 months old he decided that just wasn't for him and wants to pull anyone and anything he can :-(

Trailtoad1 wrote:

I loose leashed trained Nanook but when he hit..oh...8 months old he decided that just wasn't for him and wants to pull anyone and anything he can :-(

Haha. Anna is stubborn like this, she is 37 lbs and can pull me, 110 lbs, around. She just doesn't care whether she gets food or not. But now that we have continued to do it every night she is much better. She will even walk beside me and give me the happy-go-lucky look, like she knows she is doing good. I started out by making her heel the whole run. I am currently looking for behavioral classes so we can work on it some more, I think she will enjoy it.