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Important ~
HARNESS INSTRUCTIONS
Putting On
1. Open snap buckle
C
2. Place RIGHT hand over harness label
on B strap.
3. Face your dog and place B strap over
his head and onto his back. The label will
be on your dog’s left side.
How To Fit
Strap Adjustment Steps:
1 B Strap (Important)
• Adjust the B strap to raise side rings.
• Place side rings in the middle of your
dog’s sides and behind his shoulders.
2 G Strap
• Adjust the G strap to a snug fit
(like a comfortable belt).
• Reach under your dog with your LEFT hand
and grasp the G strap to buckle.
• Check for comfort room (one finger under
strap) when your dog sits.
3 C Strap (3rd step)
Have your dog sit.
• Adjust both sides of C strap (carefully) to place
leash ring over breast bone.
•
Do not over-adjust. Your dog needs room in
the C strap to sit comfortably.
4 Check Side Rings
• If side rings are not slightly higher than leash ring open buckle and shorten B strap.
•Lengthen G strap, then buckle.
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B
Label
Side Rings
G
Leash Ring
Snap Buckle
Helpful Fitting Tips
When you pull your leash, the leash
ring should move as the C strap
slacks over your dog’s shoulder.
This gives your dog shoulder room to
walk comfortably.
Leash Ring
Moves
Chest Strap
Slacks
SITTING
Dog’s chest expands when sitting,
and naturally raises chest strap to a
horizontal position.
STANDING
Side rings are higher than leash ring
(chest strap is NOT horizontal).
LYING DOWN
Chest strap fit does NOT cause pressure
on shoulders/legs. Pressure causes dogs
to chew strap for relief from pressure.
Wrong Fit
• C strap too low and too tight. Restricts
shoulders/legs.
• Side rings and leash ring are at the same
level. Side rings should be higher.
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Softouch Methods
(Patented)
To gain the full benefits, we recommend using
our harnesses first as a training tool and then
for general management and everyday use.
Softouch methods gradually give your dog body
cues (sensations). The cues give him guidance
without stress or discomfort.
We suggest working with a trainer familiar
with our harnesses and methods for additional
assistance and follow up.
Dog Safety & Comfort
• For extra safety – clip leash to both the
harness and a collar.
• Snap buckle is placed low to prevent
shoulder irritation.
• Do not leave on puppies.
• Long and retractable leashes are not
recommended. If used, clip leash to both the harness and a regular collar.
• Chewing of the C strap is a sign it is
too tight.
• Use the correct size. A dog could slip
out of or become tangled if a harness is too large.
• Always inspect the harness for possible
damage.
• Do not leave on dogs around children
without supervision.
• Do not use as a tie-out.
• Nylon webbing should not be used in water – it absorbs water and stretches.
• Make sure the snap buckle is closed.
• Do not use as a car harness.
• Do not use for on-leash running.
Possible rubbing and chafing, especially short-haired dogs.
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• Do not alter or repair a harness yourself. Please call us for our affordable repair service; 866-305-6145.
Introduction & Safety
At first, use a regular flat collar with the harness.
Clip leash to TOP of ring on harness and to ring on collar.
The collar may need to be loosened slightly.
• Prevents the leash from pulling straps against front legs.
• Offers safety for unexpected behaviors.
• Prevents too much load on the chest strap.
• Prevents chewing the chest strap
while walking.
Collar
To phase out the collar, clip
to harness and feed leash up
through collar.
We recommend clipping to the collar for
high stimulus environments.
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Getting Started (1-4)
Instead of starting with a long walk, we suggest doing quick sessions. This is especially
good for puppies and distracted dogs. Start in a quiet place to help your dog focus on
his sense of touch. Use the Front-Connection; pull your leash forward, side ways, and
upward - not backward.
1.Front-Connection & Attention
– Clip leash to collar and harness
– FACE your dog
– Take the slack out of your leash
– Step backward 2 - 3 steps
– Encourage your dog to follow you
Give your dog a treat/praise!
2.Begin with CIRCLES
1
2
– Clip leash to collar and harness
– Start with your dog BEHIND you
– Take the slack out of your leash
– Walk in a CIRCLE to the right
– Encourage your dog to follow you
Do not jerk or pop the leash
– When your dog gets beside you, stop
walking and put slack in your leash
Give your dog a treat/praise!
3.Forward/Stop
Do not start with a loose leash
– Pull your leash gently upwards to
take the “slack out” of your leash
(This helps keep your dog close to you)
– Walk forward 3 to 4 steps
– Stop walking and put slack in
your leash
Give your dog a treat/praise!
4.Left Turn
– When your dog is on your LEFT, lay your leash
against the RIGHT side of your dog’s neck
– Push your leash to the LEFT - Like neck-reining
a horse
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Visit www.Softouchconcepts.com for more detailed instructions.
New Concepts
®
Stress-free horse training concepts helped us create
an original approach that gives dogs consistent
guidance. Dogs and horses have a similar response
to sense of touch. Your dog feels the harness like
horses feel a rider’s leg pressure. This helps him
sense how to follow the leash.
New Connections
®
Softouch harnesses create a new connection
between you and your dog. Other products
work against relationships by using restraint
and discomfort to discourage behavior.
Softouch harnesses instead, work with your
dog’s instincts to keep him comfortable.
Both you and your dog experience stressfree walks, training, and companionship!
SENSE-ation®
Harness
SENSE-ible®
Harness
Metal
Hardware
Softouch™
Webbing
Awarded “Gear of the Year” by The Whole Dog Journal™.
Recommended by Humane Societies, Trainers and Veterinarians.
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Inventor
Linda Lady
U.S. Utility Patents: #7,107,939, #7,387,087, #7,886,699, #8,869,750
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