Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Our dog is a larger Lab and a puller. We tried (very hard!) to train him to walk nicely starting when he was a little puppy, but have had limited success. To date, he is most under control when using the Gentle Leader, but this can lead (no pun intended!) to marks/cuts on his muzzle if he gets overly enthusiastic on the walk. Generally, it's not a problem, but we want to take him on more hikes and outdoor adventures where he still needs to be under control, but where we have found limits with our current system of the Gentle Leader. Enter the Ruffler Front Range Harness! We received it the other day and our initial impressions of the quality and fit were fantastic! It is very easy to adjust (easier if adjustments are made while off the dog) and appears to be very comfortable for our big guy (we went with the L/XL size). The first time I put it on him, he acted as though it was the most natural thing in the world and immediately started trying to engage me to play and then laid down with it on :-) We have tried the harness around the neighborhood on his regular walks and have also been impressed with the control it gives us. Our dog seems to walk differently with it then with a regular collar and appears to be "trying" harder to walk without pulling. It has also been easier for my husband to reign our dog in when he starts to pull (as compared to collar alone). We like the back metal ring for the leash attachment better than the front chest loop as it seems sturdier for our big guy (for reference our Lab is about 105 lbs). If your dog is used to walking with a front attachment harness, it might be a great option for you, but as our dog is not, it is a bit awkward to walk him that way. Overall, this has been a solid investment that we think will work well for longer excursions allowing us to keep our dog safe and under control, but without the risk of cuts/rubbing to his muzzle. If you are considering this harness, I recommend going for it!