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For skittish dogs, the world can often be an overwhelming and anxiety-inducing place. They may startle easily, become fearful of new environments, or react nervously to sudden noises or movements. As pet parents, it's our duty to provide them with the utmost comfort and security, ensuring they can navigate the world with confidence. One crucial tool in achieving this is an escape-proof, twist-proof, and pull-preventing harness specially designed to cater to the unique needs of our skittish companions.Escape-Proof: A Haven of Security Skittish dogs are experts at finding ways to wiggle out of their collars or harnesses when they feel...

Welcome, dear pet parent, to our comprehensive guide dedicated to special harnesses for our unique four-legged companions. Picture this: an accessory that can significantly improve the life of your special needs dog, offering them the support they need to lead a comfortable and joyful life.   Understanding Our Special Companions When we talk about "special needs" in dogs, it's not something to fear, rather, it's an opportunity to provide extra love, care, and understanding. These are the dogs that carry a distinctive badge of resilience, battling challenges such as: Mobility Issues: Whether due to an accident, a congenital condition, or...

I was recently asking a Dog trainer friend of mine why he doesn't use a flat collar, slip lead or prong collar in his training methodology.  I know there are all sorts of different types of training philosophies, but I loved his answer, and at its core, is one of the reasons we designed our harness. Here is what he said when I asked why he didn't use a prong collar: "They have one good purpose which is that the dog can’t escape them usually - so they make your product unnecessary. But truthfully prong and choke and e collars...

  The DUO ADAPT harness was created when our Indian Native Dog (INDog) Khushi, one day  wriggled her lithe, muscular body out of our standard harness and ran into the street.  Born and raised on the streets of New Delhi, she was incredibly nervous and skittish.  It took months of training to manage, and in that time she  escaped multiple harnesses!  She was incredibly fast and difficult to catch.  To make matters worse, her beautiful black coat made her nearly invisible at night.   Training is paramount in rehabilitating a nervous dog and it can take time. There are often unexpected...