How many times have you wanted to walk your dog, but you remembered that they chewed through their old harness when you weren’t looking?
Sure, you could hook your dog up to its leash by the collar, but he pulls too much and you don’t want to choke him. Instead of wasting your money on harnesses that your dog can easily chew through, you may want to consider the Arikon Dog Leash Harness.
In this review, we are going to talk a little more about the features of the Arikon Dog Leash Harness, but we are also going to give you an overview of what people who have purchased the harness/leash combo had to say about their overall experience with it.
Then, we’re going to give you our recommendation on whether or not this harness/leash combo is something you should consider purchasing for your own dog!
About The Arikon Leash/Harness
Walking your dog no longer means that you have to rely on a harness or leash that is going to harm your dog or be chewed through like your pup’s favorite treat.
With the Arikon Dog Leash Harness combo, you’ll be able to walk your dog without causing them any distress. You can also rest assured that if you do leave them alone for a few minutes with the harness on, they aren’t going to chew right through it.
Notable features of the Arikon Dog Leash Harness include:
- Two layers of sturdy solid denim fabric on top and comfortable red nylon cloth inside.
- Large size harness can be adjusted to fit dogs with chest girth from 23.5 to 35 inches.
- The dog leash and harness have a clean, classic look that will make your dog look extra handsome.
- Eliminates tugging and pulling pressure on your pet’s neck and make your pet walks comfortably.
- One ARIKON Harness, One ARIKON Leash, One ARIKON Instruction Manual
The Arikon Dog Leash and Harness is made from durable, wear-resistant denim that will not be easy for your dog to chew on (though you shouldn’t let your dog chomp on it anyway).
The collar can fit any dog that ranges from 11.8 to 27.6 inches around their chest. The hard plastic rings make it easier to adjust the harness so it’ll fit your dog perfectly.
The locking mechanism sits on the dog’s back so it’s easy for you to unlock and lock when you’re using the harness. The leash that is included is made from the same material as the harness.
Although the leash does not prevent your dog from tugging, it is more comfortable for your dog to wear, as it isn’t going to choke him if he does become excited and starts pulling or tugging.
What Others Say
When we looked at the user reviews, we saw that a good majority had great things to say about the dog harness and left 4 or 5-star reviews. Of these reviews, people commented on how impressed they were by the construction of the set. They felt the stitching was done very well and it has proven to be quite strong.
Customers also said when they put their dog in the harness, they respond very well with a stop to pulling. Customers said that their once rambunctious dog who would pull, jump, and chase squirrels would be able to walk on the leash with no problems when they were wearing the harness. A couple of people even felt this harness combo was “a godsend.” Pretty amazing claims!
So what did the remaining customers who left 3-star or below reviews have to say? The most common complaint customers had was their dogs could still find a way to chew through the harness.
One customer said that their puppy was able to wiggle around in the harness and loosen it. As you can imagine, that is alarming because if they can loosen it, they may be able to wiggle out of the harness.
Some customers felt that the stitching on their harness was questionable, as some of the threading was loose. A few customers were upset that the harness is marketed as a no-pull harness, but it didn’t really prevent or discourage the dog from pulling at all.
Another complaint some customers had was that there was no padding on this harness and they were afraid that it would dig into their dog’s chest and harm them, especially if they are heavy pullers.
Our Recommendation
Looking for a dog harness that is both durable, sturdy, and helps keep your dog from ripping your arm out of its socket may seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be.
The Arikon Dog Leash and Harness combo is all of those things at a really affordable price point. Not only are you getting a harness that is made from a durable denim and nylon combo, but you’re getting a matching leash as well.
What’s nice about this combo is that it can be adjusted to fit your dog as it grows. Though the harness is ideal for larger dogs, you can find small and medium sizes as well. Small harnesses can adjust from 15.5 to 23.5 inches and is suitable for pups between 5 and 20 pounds.
The medium harness adjusts from 19.5 to 27.5 inches and is suitable for pups between 20 and 50 pounds. The large harness adjusts from 23.5 to 35 inches and is suitable for dogs weighing over 50 pounds. All harnesses come with a 47.2-inch leash.
We do recommend that if your dog is a chewer that you don’t leave the harness or leash on them, just in case they want to chew through it. Also, to keep the colors on the harness and leash vibrant, follow the washing instructions to prevent color bleeding or fading.
Our Rating
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A big-dog lover, successful marketing executive, and website developer, Brian founded Canine Weekly in 2016. Brian lives just outside of Seattle with his wife and child. Brian grew up with labs and the family is eager to get another Labrador once their newborn is a little older. Brian is the former owner of Canine Weekly.