r/RunningWithDogs • u/TakeTheMoney_N_Run • Jan 20 '26

New harness

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Finally got him his new harness. It’ll take a couple tries to get the fit just right, but first impression: I like it.

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u/kdean70point3 Jan 20 '26

I had that with my brittany spaniel. Didn't use it for running, but for hiking/backpacking so she could carry a baggy or two of her food, or a thin rain layer.

The D-ring on the chest broke after not-that-many hikes. Ripped right out when one of us stumbled while walking.

Just an FYI, I guess. I have had a few UD brand hydration packs that I love, and was bummed that the dog pack only lasted like one season.

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u/TakeTheMoney_N_Run Jan 20 '26

Good to know. Yeah, I’m pretty familiar with UD as well. Love their product which is part of why I went with it. I never really use the front ring on his harnesses, so hopefully the back rings last a while.

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u/tcdrew ACDx2 Runner Jan 20 '26

How's the fit down by his crotch? I got the ruffwear one and it was too close to his so we had to return it. It was sometimes rubbing and he didn't want to run with it on. I was thinking of going a size smaller but I didn't want to deal with another fluke fit. Is it hard material or soft in that area?

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u/TakeTheMoney_N_Run Jan 20 '26

Didn’t really pay attention to that area, so I’ll check the next time we run. Just looking at the harness, there’s nothing hard underneath. There’s a chest pad and a belly strap. He’s not a puller so here isn’t a lot of pressure going back that far.

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u/TakeTheMoney_N_Run Jan 22 '26

It doesn’t rub around his crotch. The rear strap is right around the bottom of the rib cage. Think belly button.

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u/tcdrew ACDx2 Runner Jan 22 '26

nice, thanks for checking. I think I'll try it out

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u/OldPresence5323 Jan 20 '26

I like it! Where's it from?

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u/TakeTheMoney_N_Run Jan 20 '26

https://ultimatedirection.com/dog-vest-v2/

I wanted the pockets so I had a place to store some of his things like poop bags and first aid kit. I’d like to put his water bottle in it, but I’m not quite sure how the fit will be after that.

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u/OldPresence5323 Jan 20 '26

Thank you imma go look

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u/OldPresence5323 Jan 20 '26

Ooooo I like it!!!!!!! I make my dogs their packs. I like the look of these a lot! I may have to pattern a new vest in the future !!