We never leave the house for a hiking trip without our Balance Harness and Multi-Function Leash set. If you ask a dog trainer what the top keys to success in dog training are, they will often tell you consistency! Pique is still learning to walk nicely on a loose leash in a wide variety of environments with new and interesting distractions. I love the flexibility of the Balance Harness because I can clip to different areas depending on what we are doing.
When Pique and I are navigating a busy farmers market, or traversing some slippy stairs, I'll attach to the front leash attachment point. Pique knows that when it's clipped here, we are playing the loose leash walking game and she should be on her BEST manners.
If I know she is going to struggle in an environment and I'm not prepared to manage her, I'll clip to the back leash attachment point. She knows she's allowed to be out in front of me at this point and it's okay if she pulls a little.
If I'm in a tight area and need her close by and under complete control, I'll clip to both leash attachment points.
