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A poorly fitted harness can cause serious injuries to your dog, from painful chafing to restricted breathing. The wrong choice might even allow your pet to escape during walks. We at DogingtonPost know that dog harness safety depends on selecting the right type, checking key features, and achieving a proper fit. The right harness protects your dog while giving you better control during walks. Which Harness Type Keeps Your Dog Safest Front-Clip Harnesses Control Pullers Effectively Front-clip harnesses redirect your dog’s forward momentum toward you when they pull. The chest attachment point creates natural steering that discourages pulling without pain. Strong pullers may benefit from front-clip harnesses paired with shock-absorbing leashes rather than standard collar attachments, as this combination provides better control. These designs require precise fitting around the chest area to prevent sideways sliding during walks. The attachment point must sit directly in the center of your dog’s chest for optimal control and safety. A misplaced attachment point reduces effectiveness and can cause the harness to twist uncomfortably. Back-Clip Harnesses Excel for Trained Dogs Back-clip harnesses offer superior comfort for dogs that already walk well on leash. They distribute pressure evenly across the chest and shoulders rather than the delicate neck area. These designs work exceptionally well for brachycephalic breeds like French Bulldogs and Pugs, whose compressed airways make collar pressure dangerous. The Center for Pet Safety conducted studies to investigate the crashworthiness of pet travel harnesses for car travel. The key safety advantage lies in their ability to maintain consistent positioning during normal walking without restricting shoulder movement or breathing patterns (particularly important for flat-faced breeds). Dual-Clip Systems Provide Maximum Versatility No-pull harnesses with both front and back attachment points give you training flexibility as your dog’s behavior improves. Start with front-clip attachment for pulling control, then transition to back-clip positioning once your dog masters loose-leash walking. These dual systems often feature additional safety elements like padded chest plates and multiple adjustment points. The versatility comes at a cost though – dual-clip harnesses typically weigh more and require more complex fitting procedures to achieve proper positioning at both attachment points (especially for smaller dogs under 25 pounds). Now that you understand which harness type suits your dog’s behavior and breed, the next step focuses on identifying the specific safety features that separate quality harnesses from potentially dangerous ones. What Safety Features Actually Matter Padding Prevents Painful Injuries Quality harnesses feature thick padding on chest plates and shoulder straps to prevent chafing and pressure sores. Look for at least 10mm of neoprene or memory foam padding where the harness contacts your dog’s body. Thin mesh padding often fails after repeated washing and provides inadequate protection against rubbing. Dogs with short coats or sensitive skin need extra padding around contact points, particularly where the chest plate sits against the sternum. Avoid harnesses with hard plastic edges or thin webbing that can cut into your dog’s skin during sudden movements or pulls. Visibility Features Save Lives Reflective strips and bright colors dramatically improve your dog’s visibility during dawn, dusk, and nighttime walks. Traffic accidents involving dogs frequently occur during low-light conditions, making visibility features essential for safety. Choose harnesses with 360-degree reflective stitching rather than small reflective patches that only work from specific angles. Bright orange, yellow, or lime green materials provide maximum daytime visibility. LED attachment points allow you to add battery-powered lights for extra safety during early morning or evening walks. For specialized visibility needs, consider a reflective safety vest that combines with your harness. Hardware Quality Determines Longevity Metal buckles outperform plastic alternatives by lasting 3-5 times longer under normal use conditions. Reinforced stitching at stress points prevents catastrophic failure when your dog pulls suddenly. Check for double or triple-stitched seams where straps attach to the main body of the harness. Quality manufacturers use marine-grade hardware made from heavy-duty nylon and polyester, known for their strength, water resistance, and ability to maintain shape under stress. Plastic buckles crack in cold weather and break under pressure from dogs over 40 pounds, especially during sudden movements. Quick-release buckles should require deliberate pressure to open but never jam during emergency situations. Now that you understand which safety features protect your dog, the next step involves measuring and fitting the harness correctly to maximize both comfort and security. How Do You Measure and Fit a Harness Correctly Take Precise Body Measurements First Measure your dog’s chest at the widest point, typically 2-3 inches behind the front legs where the ribcage expands most. Use a soft tape and add exactly 2 inches to this measurement for proper room to breathe. Most harness failures occur because owners measure at the wrong location or skip the neck measurement entirely. Measure the neck circumference at the base where a collar would sit, then verify the harness can slip over your dog’s head when you remove it. Dogs with barrel chests like Bulldogs need chest measurements taken at three different points to account for their unique body shape. Weight changes in dogs can affect harness fit and may require remeasurement to ensure proper security and comfort. Adjust Straps With the Two-Finger Rule Start with all straps at their loosest position, then tighten them gradually until you can slide exactly two fingers between the harness and your dog’s body at all contact points. The chest plate should sit flat against the sternum without gaps or pressure points. Shoulder straps must allow full leg movement when your dog walks – test this when you lift each front leg while the harness stays on. Adjust the back strap last and position it behind the ribcage but ahead of the soft belly area. Check that the D-ring sits centered on your dog’s back, not shifted to either side. Test Security With Movement Challenges Walk your dog for 10 minutes indoors while you monitor harness position and your dog’s gait. The harness should not rotate, slide forward, or bunch up when your dog moves normally. Test escape prevention when you gently pull backward on the harness while your dog moves forward – properly fitted harnesses prevent dogs from backing out even when they pull against the direction of travel. Check your dog’s patterns of breath during the test walk (restricted harnesses cause rapid panting or reluctance to move). Readjust immediately if you notice red marks, flattened fur, or any signs of discomfort after the initial session. Final Thoughts Dog harness safety relies on three key elements: you select the right type for your dog’s behavior, you identify quality safety features, and you achieve proper fit through accurate measurements. Front-clip harnesses work best for pullers, back-clip designs suit trained dogs, and dual-clip systems offer maximum versatility during training transitions. Quality harnesses feature thick padding to prevent chafing, 360-degree reflective elements for visibility, and metal hardware that withstands sudden pulls. You must inspect your harness monthly for worn padding, frayed stitching, or damaged buckles that compromise safety. Replace harnesses immediately when you notice any structural damage or when your dog’s weight changes significantly. Most quality harnesses last 12-18 months with regular use (depending on activity level and care). We at DogingtonPost recommend that you invest in a well-constructed harness from reputable manufacturers rather than choose the cheapest option. Your dog’s safety during walks depends on this equipment when it functions correctly and matters most. For more expert advice on pet safety, explore our comprehensive dog care and safety guides and product reviews.

During a lengthy interview on the most recent broadcast of ABC’s Sunday political affairs show This Week, host Jon Karl tried to press Speaker Mike Johnson on the issue of presidential clemencies. Johnson instead took Karl to school, reminding him about other, more inconvenient recent presidential abuses of the clemency power.  Watch the exchange below, centered around the commutation granted to former U.S. Rep. George Santos (R-NY), as aired on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos on Sunday, October 19th, 2025: JON KARL: Let me ask you about the president's pardon of George Santos. What do you make of that? MIKE JOHNSON: The president has the right under the Constitution for pardon and commutation, of course. KARL: For sure. JOHNSON: We believe in redemption. This is a personal belief of mine. And -- and I -- you know, I hope Mr. Santos makes the most of his second chance. I mean -- KARL: But how about the fact that the president, in issuing the pardon, or it’s clemency, I'm sorry, the clemency, he said, “at least Santos had the courage, conviction, and intelligence to always vote Republican.” I looked through this. There have now, I think, we have a -- a list of them, ten former Republican members of Congress who the president has either pardoned or issued clemency for. Ten. JOHNSON: OK, you want to talk about what Joe Biden did with that power? KARL: No, I want to talk about what -- JOHNSON: He pardoned his own family. The only thing he signed, by the way, with his own pen. Everything else was autopen. KARL: Yes, but -- JOHNSON: But categories of hardened criminals that they just released from prison. At least President Trump is fully transparent. He goes out and explains his rational to the -- KARL: Is it OK for him to say the -- essentially I'm pardoning somebody because they always had the courage -- JOHNSON: That's not the reason he pardoned him. KARL: Conviction and intelligence to always vote Republican. I mean, he said that. JOHNSON: That's one statement (ph) of what he said among many things about George Santos and other -- KARL: But should that be a factor in pardoning somebody, that they voted Republican, or clemency? JOHNSON: No, and I don't think it -- I don’t think it was. No, I don’t think it was. I just think he’s talking about this individual and -- and his past. And at least he’s open and transparent about it. Joe Biden never told us anything. And, frankly, we’re not even sure he knew who he was pardoning on any of those things. The most telling part of the whole exchange is Karl quickly responding “no” when asked if he wanted to talk about Joe Biden’s commutations. They only did when faced with the need to save face. More importantly, they refused to talk about- or cover- the underlying reasons for those pardons. There was never any substantial coverage of the various crimes Hunter Biden was charged with, or of the evidence of countless other crimes found on the Laptop from Hell.  Conversely, there was never any coverage of the IRS whistleblower testimony given to Congress, or of any of the other deals done by Biden’s family in furtherance of their apparent influence peddling scheme. Biden’s pardon, which Johnson rightly notes was probably one of the only ones not done by autopen. Rather than scrutinize these schemes, the media covered the pardons as a necessary hedge against Trump’s upcoming campaign of “retribution.” As we’ve learned from Congressional hearings also not covered on ABC or anywhere else within the legacy media, it is highly unlikely that Biden knew who the individuals were that benefitted from the mass clemencies granted towards the end of his presidency.   Johnson rightly points this out while checking Karl’s interrogations of the Santos clemency, which he tried to frame as this uniquely horrible abuse of the presidential pardon power. Johnson made crystal clear that this was not the case, exposing a clear double standard that enabled years of omissive coverage.  

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