Best No-Pull Harnesses
No-pull harnesses are designed to work without pinching or causing your dog discomfort.
Best Reflective Dog Harnesses
Reflective dog harnesses can be lifesavers when you need to walk your dog early in the morning before the sun's come up or at night in the dark.
Best Comfort Harnesses
Comfort harnesses are especially good for dogs who have experienced rubbing or chafing from standard harnesses.
Best Step-in Dog Harnesses
A step-in harness is ideal for nervous dogs who object to having harnesses put on over their heads.
Best Small Dog Harnesses
There are a range of small dog harnesses on the market specifically designed with the needs of compact canines in mind.
Finding the Best Dog Harness
Attempting to find the right dog harness can seem overwhelming, but we at the AKC are here to help. We use our expertise paired with extensive research to find the very best harnesses on the market, considering factors such as size, fit, durability, and comfort. So, whether you need a harness for the tiniest Chihuahua or a 200-pound Mastiff, we can point you in the right direction.
Expert Tips
If you often go on long, muddy hikes, choose a dog harness that's machine washable to save time washing by hand. Always double check the sizing chart before buying because some harnesses have non-standard sizing and the size you think will fit your dog may be too large or too small.
It's not an either/or situation with collars and harnesses. We'd recommend that all dogs have collars to hold ID tags, but the many dogs are best walked on harnesses than collars. Collars can injure dogs unless they can reliably walk to heal or on loose leashes.
Some heavy pullers will pull harder on a harness, but luckily you can buy no-pull harnesses that help reduce or prevent pulling.
There's no single best dog harness. As you'll have seen above, there are various types of dog harnesses available and some types will suit certain dogs better than others. Consider the needs of your dog and which harness will best meet them.
