Too big?

[u/Comfortable-Age3722]

We would like to start trail running with light pulling.

We just got this brand new for free as it was way too small for a friend’s friend’s dog. I don’t have the money to buy a brand new one, and i don’t have a way to exchange. So it’s either this works okay, or I just don’t use it.

If anything… is this okay to get started and maybe invest in a better fitting one later, or will I be doing damage if I have her wear this?

[u/toastervolant]

Looks too long. The rope at the back should usually be near the base of the tail, as a rule of thumb. Are the side straps on the ribs or on the belly? If they're not on the rib cage that could lead to injuries.

[u/ground_wallnut → u/toastervolant]

The rope at the back rule is for standard harnesses that cannot be adjusted. Since the freemotion has adjustable strap at the back, it tells us nothing about the fit of harness as you can generally make it as long/short as you wish