Heavy Duty Emotional Support Dog Vest Harness with Reflective Straps, Interchangeable Patches & Top Handle - ESA Dog Vest in 8 Sizes, Durable Service Harness for Working and Support Dogs

Alright, let me say that if you're looking for a harness, please stop and go no further. This product is awesome!I bought this harness solely because I wanted the green colour, but also bought "In Training" and will be purchasing "Do Not Pet" patches to replace the "Emotional Support" patches that it came with originally because those aren't applicable to our situation.I have a 70 pound Rhodesian Ridgeback/Lab mix who is easily excitable around people but also somewhat dog selective when she is on a leash, or when other dogs are on a leash. She is extremely strong, and since we adopted her from the shelter we have tried many different methods to try and control her pulling.We started with a regular leash, then tried a shorter slip-lead for more control, and then moved on to a halti head collar, which we have been using for over a year. It has been the most effective, but still hasn't been exactly what we've wanted. It doesn't seem comfortable for her (which is suppose to be the point I guess) but it's causing her to listen less because at times she becomes so distracted with trying to rub it off. In addition, when we go out in public (to Petsmart for example) people either act fearful of her by confusing a halti with a muzzle, or try to pet her constantly and render our control over her useless even with the halti. This is extremely annoying because we do not know a lot of people in our current city, let alone that have dogs, so we take her everywhere we can to try and train her to behave with less excitement in large crowds, and to maintain calm around other leashed dogs. I decided I wanted to try and maybe upgrade to a harness to see if there would be a difference, or if the reaction from the public would be different, and it definitely is! I was originally looking at basic harness that would match her collar, until these vests popped up as recommended.First off, it fits like a glove. We bought the XL size and her measurements were 31 inches. The material is so thick yet padded and seems much more comfortable for her. It is also super reflective! All the velcro aspects, are surprisingly sturdy and I don't worry about them ripping off or coming un-done.A lot of reviews said that their dog acted completely different even just with the harness on, and I have to agree. Almost like she knows she is in training mode and has to focus. We tried to training and recall inside and when she started to pull away, even a slight pull back on the harness made her back up instantly and then sit down right by my side. Usually she would be flaying everywnere and still attempting to pull. That in itself is a big improvement. When we go out for walks or to the pet store, one tug back and she knows we expect her to either slow down or sit right beside us. Even when other dogs have been barking or trying to get in her face, we can maintain better control with the handle.She is so smart and is so trainable but when she sees other people she gets so excited and happy that her manners fly out the window. It's been hard to improve her training on that when she is constantly being egged on or distracted in public.My hopes are that adults will keep their kids away so she is not distracted from us in public, and that strangers don't automatically assume they can get in her space to pet her. She is fine when playing with most other dogs off leash, but seems to feel intimidated or threatened when she is on a leash, or another dog is on a leash. This is also something we are working on, and this harness will allow other people to keep their dogs at a distance, and will be more understanding to know from the harness that she is learning rather than assuming she's vicious with her halti ("muzzle") on and making snide comments.She is not a fearful, shy or skittish dog by any means - which I know a lot of people who reviewed this and similar items have stated over her reviews, but this harness will really help with her learning curve. I feel 100 percent more comfortable with this harness and I think she does too!

Love how snug this fits on my small dog. The vest is made from good durable material and was super easy to put on my dog. My dog loves wearing the vest. Went into a few retail stores and had no issues or questions asked about him as a service animal. Would highly recommend this vest! I actually bought two one for another dog we have.

I have used this vest with my dog since he was in training as a puppy (he’s 6.5 years old now). This is the 3rd vest but only because we needed to get bigger sizes as he grew and filled out. He hasn’t worn his 2nd vest much since Covid and I realized when I tried to put it on him it was really tight around his chest. So now with the next size up he can comfortably wear it again. These vest work really well and are very durable.

It’s strong and sturdy fits very nice and it’s adjustable

I mean really time only tells. You should send these reviews request out atleast 3 months after purchase when all returns have most likely been made and those who kept the item and are using the item have had time to see how it holds up, the quality etc. that’s why I deleted durability.How do I know how durable something is when you first get it??That out of the way. I like it and it stands out for alerting people she’s not just wearing a regular harness but she’s actual performing a service. Though there’s nothing to stop anyone from buying it so really, to be responsible, it might be best to receive the designated certification prior to purchase. (I know no one cares it’s just a product that generates a profit.)The only one thing that’s off is the under the neck portion it seems rather lengthy for a small dog. Katie ended up with it pulling right over her head. I’ve actually now got it wrapped all the way into the body part of the harness as it was already folded to go from end to end. The other is mostly a pup preference I guess. She’s pretty jumpy about the snapping of the body belt both going on and off. It seems like it’ll hold up well so I probably won’t buy another one for hopefully a really long.... long time ! If I do need to purchase one again I might see if v there are any with Velcro closure.So far so good.

Great quality product.

This is our second one. The first our puppy outgrew. We loved it so much we bought the next size. We will get the next size when the time comes as well. This is a very well made harness of quality materials. It looks very nice and seems very comfortable to our dog. It is also very easy to put on and stays adjusted despite an active puppy. It also works well with her leash and car seat. The ESA patches also let everyone know she is a working dog without looking like a billboard. I researched a number of harnesses and found this one of the best.

I ordered it for my sister's dog. She said it was so easy to adjust for a perfect fit