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• Anxiety
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Page Updated:
30-01-12

©2010 Mekuti and Rachael Greenland

Benefits of the Mekuti Harness & Lead Set

Prevent pulling on the lead

Reduce anxiety on lead behaviour

Improve control – speed and direction

Improve balance, thus reducing stress on joints

Reduces stress on your back, arms and hands

Helps to promote even muscle development

Recommended by trainers

Easy to put on, comfortable

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What size do I need for my dog?

How does it fit on a dog?

My dog hates anything being pulled over its head

The Balance Dog Harness Set comes with a Double-Ended Lead in a colour that goes with the harness.

The leads we supply are designed specifically to be used with the size of harness they relate to for comfort of the dog and the dog walker, as there are different lead lengths and widths for different size harnesses. If you already have a suitable double-ended lead, you can buy a harness on its own – click here

Buying the complete set saves £1 off the combined price and saves the risk of extra postage if you want to buy the lead later. If you require a different lead to the one provided in our standard sets, please contact us in order to be charged the correct price for the combination.

PLEASE NOTE: in order to obtain the full benefits of the Mekuti Balance Harness, it must be used with a suitable double-ended lead which fits through a metal ring 1" in diameter.

Matching collars are also available.

Colours available	Harness material colour	Co-ordinating Lead Colour
Black			Black
Red			Red OR with Red-Navy option
Purple			Purple
Cedar			Cedar-Navy
Royal Blue			Royal Blue OR with new Royal-Emerald option
Navy Gypsy			Red-Navy OR new Navy Blue option
Green Gypsy			Emerald

Please note that colours shown are only an indication.

Matching Collars are also available

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Choosing the correct size harness for your dog

The Dog Harness comes in five sizes (all are adjustable within the sizes sohow in the descriptions above).

Measure in all the way around the ribs behind the front legs.

Generally, pick the harness with the measurement closest to the middle of the size range but you may have to make allowances if your dog is still growing as a puppy, thick set or slight in build.

This is especially the case when choosing between the Medium or Large sizes if your dog's rib measurement is 28 inches, for instance, which would fit both. Note also that in the large size 1" webbing and Softex materials is used for the harness and lead, as opposed to the 3/4" in the medium harness and lead.

Please note the following webbing widths apply for all harnesses
Mini – 1/2" webbing
Small and Medium – 3/4" webbing
Large and Extra Large – 1" webbing

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The Mekuti Balance Harness has more than one beneficial use:

• Stop pulling on the lead
• Assistance with helping your dog's even muscle development, particularly if hip displasia is an issue.
• Anxious behaviour when being exercised
• Improved control, allowing both you and your dog the opportunity to enjoy your time together, with no shouting!
• Nervous dogs - the harness is designed to be put on without having to lift the legs, or manhandle them in anyway, so it's very useful for rescue dogs.
• Dog or people-aggressive dogs can be led safely between 2 people, being attached to both by a lead to add to their confidence and help them to cope in these situations.

Why do dogs pull?

Dogs learn very quickly. When a dog pulls on the lead a few times & realises that you follow it quickly becomes a habit. All the shouting & pulling on the dogs neck will do little to stop the behaviour, possibly making it worse and more importantly possibly cause damage to your beloved companion.
It is known that badly used collars can cause:

• Soft tissue damage to the throat or windpipe
• Vertebral damage to the neck & shoulders

Check chains can also remove the dogs coat from around the neck and cause pinch injuries leading to hypersensitivity in the neck area.
Badly used head halters can result in whip-lash type injuries ( which is why it is recommended that they are only used with a double-ended lead to also attach to the collar as a preventative measure).

Any dog leaning into their collar will have a reduced oxygen supply to their brains, thus making it difficult for them to think clearly, or even rationally. A dog that pulls on the lead is more likely to react badly when they see other dogs or people.

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The patent pending Mekuti Balance Dog Harness is made from webbing, with multiple attachment points to give you options on where the points of contact are to be. It comes in 5 sizes, each being fully adjustable behind & in front of the legs, & underneath the chest. This ensures a close, comfortable fit that doesn't pinch or rub. The seams are external on the chest for more sensitive dogs.

If your dog is head shy or has large or sensitive ears or after surgery on the head, a Balance Harness is available (for an additional £1) with an extra clip to one side of the neck. This enables you to place the harness onto your dog without worrying them. (Only available in black and sizes ; small, medium & large) Click here

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How the Balance Harness works

The Mekuti Balance Dog Harness ^TM enables the handler to use two points of contact with the dog. When a dog pulls, you become part of their balancing technique. By using two connection points, you can withdraw one of the balance points before taking up the other. It is very simple. The end result is a dog that is unsure what he can lean into and therefore re-learns how to balance on his own four feet without relying on you - hence "Balance Harness". Once the dog has learnt this, you give fewer and fewer signals until he is walking alongside you without your input.

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A dog walking on a loose lead :

• May think more clearly
• Responds rather than reacts
• Reduces the chance of injury
• Is a pleasure for its handler.

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Pictures of the Dog Harness

Undo the two clips and place the harness over the dogs head. Re-attach the clips on either side of the chest.
Attach one end of the double-ended lead (with the largest clip) to the D-Ring on the back of the harness. Then thread the other smaller clip down through the chest ring at the front. Attach the lead to the ring on the side of the harness and you are ready to start.
Harness with only one end of the double-ended lead attached
Harness on Cocker Spaniel, prior to start of walk.

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