Jacob MorganYorkshire Canine Academy Brain

The worst mistake you can make with a pulling dog #dogtraining #dogtips

10 Jun 2026 · 0 min

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Jacob Morgan explains why harnesses are the worst choice for pulling dogs. Harnesses were designed for sled dogs and give them a mechanical advantage to pull harder, turning walks into high-energy sprints. Use different equipment or training instead.

You touch the lead and your dog turns into a coiled spring. They're addicted to the anticipation of the walk. They drag you out the front door like a freight train. And if you're using a harness, you're just making it so much worse. Let me be very clear about this. Harnesses are designed for huskies to pull sleds. They're designed to distribute weight across the strongest part of the dog's body so they can pull more efficiently. If you put a harness on a pulling dog like Buddy, you're literally giving them the mechanical advantage to drag you down the street.