Having an extra way to control your dog is never a bad thing and harness handles can help prevent your dog getting into trouble. As well as adding another level of security they’re also practical, allowing you to carry your dog when needed or aid them over obstacles.
An important safety feature for any harness
Even calm dogs with an excellent temperament can get spooked. When a dog becomes frightened they can act out of character, either by fleeing or lashing out at other dogs or people. Having an easily accessible handle at the top of the harness allows you to quickly gain a firm but safe grip of them.
Having this level of close control is important for also protecting your dog from other dogs. A harness handle allows far better control than a leash can in keeping them out of harm’s way.
When in busy public places, a dog’s lead can get under people’s feet and potentially cause harm. A handle allows you to keep them close without any risk of a loose leash tripping anyone up. For puppies and smaller breeds, the handle also makes it much easier to quickly pick them up and carry them so they don’t get lost in the crowd.
Even pressure distribution
A well designed harness evenly distributes pressure across the dog’s chest and torso so that no one area of their body takes the full strain of any force when they’re on lead. Control handles are always located centrally above the dog’s spine and so make use of this pressure distribution design, so you can lift and carry your dog more comfortably, easily, and safely.
Useful for dogs of all breeds and sizes
Harness control handles are useful for dogs of all breeds and sizes. They make it easy to quickly pick up small dogs to get them out of harm’s way.
If you’re dog seems to be in discomfort and you’re worried they have stood on a sharp object or twisted something, then a handle makes it much safer to lift them up and check if everything is okay.
For larger dog breeds the handle acts as a way of gaining control over them when needed. Even the most well behaved dogs can act rashly if spooked, and a harness handle allows you to get a quick, firm grip to get them back under control.
Great for puppies and senior dogs
When out on walks, puppies and smaller breeds can get tired quickly. A handle makes it easy for you to pick them up so you don’t have to force them to finish on their own. It is also useful if you want your puppy to avoid puddles and muddy patches, stopping them getting filthy and saving you having to bath them when you get back.
Smaller dogs can also struggle with going up and down stairs or getting off public transport. A control handle makes it more convenient to avoid these everyday obstacles.
For senior dogs, or dogs with mobility problems, having a handle on their harness can be a very useful aid. It can be used to help the dog in and out of cars or to lift them up onto the sofa. The pressure distribution design on a good harness will help relieve the strain on joints and bones as you help to lift them.
Good harnesses with handles
From our flagship IDC® Powerharness to our budget range IDC® Comfort Harness, all harnesses sold on JULIUS-K9® UK come with highly durable control handles that are designed for safety and comfort.
IDC® Powerharness with closable handle
The IDC® Powerharness gives you full control and complete security for every walk. When off-lead, the harnesses handle and leash attachment ring can be closed, helping prevent your dog getting caught on branches and other objects.
IDC® Longwalk Dog Harness with rubberized handle
Our award-winning IDC®Longwalk harness has been designed with your dog’s safety and comfort in mind over long walks. The easy to grab rubberized handle provides extra secure grip.
Color & Gray® IDC Lightweight Dog Harnesses with handle
This lightweight and comfortable harness is ideal for city walks or the beach and is suitable for use in water. The control handle is designed to for quick and easy grabbing.
