Walks, Harnesses & GPS

Comfortable, well-fitted walking gear makes every walk easier. Here you'll find how to choose and fit a harness, when a front-clip or back-clip design makes sense, the main leash types and what each is for, what to check in a GPS tracker, and a checklist for safer car trips.

• Dog Car Travel Gear Checklist: Safe Restraints and Trip Essentials

  Dog car travel gear checklist: restraints, seat covers, travel crates, water and first-aid essentials, plus tips for safer and calmer road trips with dogs.

• Dog GPS Tracker Buying Guide: What to Check Before You Buy

  Dog GPS tracker buying guide: GPS vs Bluetooth vs radio, subscription fees, battery life, range and fit, so you pick the right tracker the first time.

• Dog Leash Types Explained: Standard, Long Line, Hands-Free and More

  Dog leash types explained: standard, long line, hands-free, slip and retractable leashes, which to use when, and the leash-harness combos that work.

• Front-Clip vs Back-Clip Dog Harness: Which One Do You Need?

  Front-clip vs back-clip dog harness: how each one works, which can help with pulling, fit differences and when a dual-clip harness makes sense for walks.

• How to Choose a Dog Harness: Fit, Styles and Sizing Explained

  How to choose a dog harness: harness styles, how to measure chest and neck, front vs back clips, and fit checks that stop rubbing and escapes.