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How to Choose the Best Dog Harness, Collar, & Leash for Safe Walks

Find the best dog harness, collar or leash that suits your dog and will keep them comfortable and safe.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Leash Training Your Dog: Stop Pulling, Enjoy Stress-Free Walks

Having a dog pull at the leash can be frustrating and can make walks an annoyance. Learn tips on how to train your puppy or dog how to politely walk on a leash in this post.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

DIY Custom Dog Leash Hook: Personalize & Organize Your Pet's Gear!

Visit Petco to make a unique gift for the pet lover on your list. With a few hardware pieces, wood stains & paint, you can design a DIY dog leash & treat holder.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

Sustainable Pet Products: Durable, Recycled Gear for Your Pet & Planet

See how Reddy is doing their part by producing products in ways that protect our plane by keeping the environment at the forefront of every design.

Updated on October 23rd, 2025

How To Choose a Dog Harness

Choose a harness based on your dog’s size and personality.

Updated on April 7th, 2026

Head halter for dogs: Training, muzzle, & loose leash walking help?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Personally I love the gentle leader muzzle harnesses. It provides owners great control of their dogs. It does take a while to get the dog used to it and they still want to rub their faces on people to get them off. They do that in the exam room with me. I would gradually increase the time you have it on in the house before going on walks and give him treats or peanut butter while he has it on. That way he associates it with good things. I do think so people think it is a muzzle but more and more people know what they are. Personally if it makes your life easier I wouldn't care what some people think. I think people think more highly of the gentle leader than the prong collar. As for walking on a loose leash, it may help with that but it really depends on the dog. Some will take advantage when they know the leash is loose. The best thing to not have a dog pull is to train them to "heel," which is easier to do with the Gentle leader. I hope this he

My puppy acts crazy on leash. What harness is best for puppies?

Training a new puppy can be hard work and I am going through this myself. Start by just leaving the collar on the puppy at first until she gets used to that. Next, attach a leash to the puppy, in the house and let her drag it around the house. Keep an eye on her at all times so she doesn't get snagged at all. Reward her with lots of praise and treats but do not hold the leash yet. Once she drags it around and runs around with it, start picking it up. Follow her around the house, tossing treats so she will get them. Do not pull her and do not try to make her go your way. Next, take this to the backyard and let her drag a leash there. Then start letting her walk around the back yard while you trail behind her holding the leash. LOTS of treats and praise for any forward motion. be patient! Try some squeeze cheese on a big plastic or wooden spoon to get her to move froward if needed. You can also get her used to a harness. For a puppy, or any dog, I recommend an easy on harnes

My energetic dog slipped his collar. Is a harness better for security?

From the perspective of him getting loose a harness could be more secure. I find, however, that this encourages them to pull more. I like the easy walk harnesses the best or even the gentle leaders. I would also recommend some obedience training as they can help you Willy off leash management

What harness or collar helps control a 60lb dog's pulling and lunging?

Hi there! I would recommend a Gentle Leader head halter - this is a great tool that makes it much easier for anyone, even a child, to walk a large dog and gives you better physical control to prevent lunging when he sees something exciting. Ideally, it would also be a good idea to work with a good reward-based trainer who can help you teach him better walking skills, so that eventually the head halter won't be needed. You can search for a qualified trainer in your area here: www.ccpdt.org

My dog's harness broke. Can you recommend a comfy, cute new one?

How lucky of you to visit Germany recently! I would check to see if it's possible to ship the ones you like from Germany to Bosnia & Herzegovina. I'm not very familiar with the inventory of dog harnesses in your country, and given that many things can easily be shipped, it might be the best idea to have the cute and comfortable ones you say in Germany shipped to your home :-)