My husky is scared of THIS (You Won't Believe it!)

Since Kora likes to pull on a walk when she sees something exciting, we sometimes have to put a harness on her. During our visit to their grandparents' house, she was pulling pretty bad with everything new around her, so harness it was... needless to say she was not excited. Does anyone else's dog/husky also freak out over harness?

[@TofuTarantula]

😂Such a diva. I love how Zorro protectively hovers over lil sis. Maybe Kora would better tolerate a padded or mesh type harness?

[@huskiesinthesouth]

Ohh it might be worth a shot!

[@LtHarkness187]

@@huskiesinthesouth I would definitely try a few different designs, like those wetsuit 1's?

[@TheHuskyAngel]

I love your dogs. My husky was the same with her harness and raincoat. I’d advise doing a couple of reconditioning sessions. Put the harness on and off and treat and praise as you go along. Angel still hates her rain coat but she’s fine with her harness now

[@natepoon-lj4cb]

Leave her alone now

[@huskiesinthesouth]

Sounds like patient work goes a long way. We'll try it, thanks!

[@TheHuskyAngel]

@@huskiesinthesouth naturally everyone assumes a husky will like a harness. But it’s just not true. All tools should be conditioned with all dogs, it’s as easy as a treat when they come sit for a collar 👍

[@kat200214]

Yeah, a lot of dogs have issues with harnesses being put on, but you're doing the right thing insisting on putting it on to protect their necks!! But as included below, you can recondition what the harness means by using some yummy treats, and going at the dog's pace. My husky, who is also not a fan of being physically handled and having a harness put on, has learned to actually give me consent to put it on now. I hold it up in front of him, and he will step closer to indicate he's ok to have it put on. Even though it may take some time, I think the best things to do are to try not to force them, to use awesome rewards, and to try and turn it into a consent game where they tell YOU to put it on them. When my dog would pull away or run off, I would just say "ok" and try again later. Also, the type of harness definitely helps for dogs that are sensitive to being handled and to wearing stuff. A humble suggestion would be the Perfect Fit harness: it's really comfy for dogs, and you don't need to put it over their head or lift a paw because it unclips completely! Game changer for my dog that hates having stuff go over his head! Best of luck!

[@huskiesinthesouth]

Aww this is so encouraging! Thank you for the advice!!

[@KerryDinwiddie-bi7vr]

Leave thr dog alone