Fitting Instructions IMPORTANT! Please read and understand all instructions before
using Har-Vest on your dog!
Identifying the Parts 1. The Harness Strap is made of webbing and has a center O-Ring for
attaching the leash.
2. The vest is made of Cordura™ and has the ID badge and pockets as well as
attachments for the hardware.
3. The girth strap is made of webbing and attaches to vest with snap-hooks
4. The belly strap is elastic and snaps on to the vest.
Fitting Har-Vest™ Make sure girth and belly
straps are unbuckled/unsnapped. Place the Har-Vest over
the dog’s head with the chest strap resting on the dog’s chest . Tighten belly strap to a
comfortably snug fit. There should be room to wiggle a finger between strap and
dog. If the dog is longer coated,
make sure hair doesn't get caught when buckling. Straps can
be a bit looser if control remains adequate. Belly strap is elasticized and can
be looser than the girth strap as its function is to keep
Har-Vest from shifting. Gently press fingers on
the lower part of the front of the dog’s chest to locate the breastbone. Adjust so the chest strap
is horizontal (parallel to the ground) and the chest strap rests directly over
the breast bone. For some dogs the
clips can be affixed to the side O-rings. For other dogs
there are a number of channels along the side of the front of the Har-Vest that
allows
for adjustment no matter the dog's girth/chest size. AFTER you have tightened
both the girth and belly straps to allow only about a finger’s width under the
belly strap, adjust the chest strap to fit
securely. It should rest nearly parallel to the ground, not
“hang down” or gap. You may need to remove the
harness to make these adjustments. When the straps are fitted
correctly, the chest strap should resemble a horizontal line (parallel to the
ground), and it will rest directly over the
breastbone. Attach the leash to the
O-ring on the chest strap. For zigzag pullers attach leash to both the O-ring
and the collar.
Learn More about Rachel Rachel Friedman has worked with both people and animals
for more than 25 years. After receiving her Master's in Social Work from The
University of Pennsylvania and becoming independently licensed in Ohio, Rachel
worked for many years in early childhood development/in-home parenting and
emergency mental health/crisis intervention work in both Pennsylvania and Ohio.
Combining her passion for and long experience in working with
animals with her extensive social work training and work experience, Rachel
became a fulltime dog trainer in 1999. Her background makes her uniquely
qualified to help clients learn how best to teach their dogs, and thus how best
to create a harmonious household. Her commitment to providing the best training
possible for service and therapy dogs resulted in the design of the Har-Vest.
A Certified Dog Behavior Consultant of the International
Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) and a professional member of The
Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT),
Rachel lives in Cleveland Heights with her three daughters and an eclectic
menagerie of pets. In addition to pet and service dog training, Rachel also
provides rescue services and is available for public speaking on a variety of
topics.
