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CobraCommander t1_je4j16n wrote

Try not to take him to the dog park. Dog parks are overrun by Karens and people who have never trained their dog. Get a good collar, not a harness. You want to control the dog, not have him pull you or the potential to wriggle out of the harness. Petco has dog training classes, not expensive, I strongly suggest you take them. Socialize the dog as much as you can as frequently as you can. Give him a hug for me.

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BonjourLeGeorge t1_je4rm64 wrote

I’ve never heard someone say don’t get a harness. Why you say that?

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peter-doubt t1_je4tf8n wrote

I'd say this depends on breed and the dog's attitude

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horatio_corn_blower t1_je4tf7m wrote

As OP said, It’s easier for a dog to wriggle out of and compels the dog to pull when walking. Something like a martingale collar is generally recommended, which tightens as the dog pulls (but only to a certain degree so it doesn’t injure them) and can’t just be backed out of like a harness can.

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silentsnip94 t1_je4xcgz wrote

Always harness over leash. A good harness they will not be able to wiggle out of as it goes behind the legs. If anything, a collar would slip off much easier. Especially in the future if you want to take the dog in the car, you'll need a harness and a safety tether that goes from the seat to the harness hookup point. A collar will break their neck if you get into an accident.

Dog parks are fine, and it's good for dog socialization. Just remove them if others get too rowdy.

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wildflowerhiking t1_je4ktwm wrote

My dogs have a harness + collar. Our rescue gave us this extra leash attachment that clips onto both since our girlie was a flight risk, I recommend it.

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PurgatoryRider85 OP t1_je4j6m2 wrote

Love this advice, thank you! Don’t worry, your hug will be multiplied 1000x

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