Review on No Pull Dog Harness With Handle - Reflective Adjustable Breathable Sport Harness For Medium And Large Dogs, Back/Front Clip Control, M Black by Geoff Gunnmann

MY DOG AND SIZING:I got my puppy suddenly and just bought him a cheap harness at first until I had time to research them and get him a better one. I ended up settling on this as the better one. He is a beagle mix, about 12-14 weeks old, and under 20 lbs. The small fits him well on a tight setting with plenty of room to grow! He might need the medium by the time he is an adult, but the small might work for that as well. It seems a bit too long for him, but I think he will grow into it nicely.COLOR AND SAFETY:I was a little bummed that the orange harness in the picture looks like a beautiful rusty fall color but in reality it is more of a neon/construction/safety cone orange. Though neon is better for visibility so I guess that's good. Speaking of visibility, the reflective piping on this really works well! I included two pictures I took of him at night in a dark room with the flash on, so I don't think anyone will have a hard time seeing him in their headlights at night.COMFORT AND DURABILITY:The fabric is very stiff and thick, which seems to really aid in the durability department. I've also already had to use the handle several times to pick him up suddenly when he is eating something off the sidewalk that he shouldn't be, like for example, a full cigarette >.< I wouldn't recommend picking them up by the handle unless it is an emergency, but it does help when puppies are getting into something dangerous or if you have a big dog that is jumping or lunging. However, the super thick fabric isn't very breathable and doesn't seem super comfortable. He hasn't fought it or tried to get it off, even when sleeping, so I guess it doesn't bother him too much. Though, he can't scratch himself through it. The fabric is so thick and well distributed that if I need to give him a little tug, hold him back, or direct him on the leash, I don't feel like I'm hurting him but with the old harness that was questionable.One of the reasons I bought this is because it is padded under his arm pits while most other harnesses are just a thin strap that digs in and chafes if they are still leash training. Since he is a scent dog, leash training is going to take a while and I need to keep him on a short, high leash so he doesn't try to clothesline himself. I feel like he is much safer and more comfortable in a harness like this. It also straps in easily to car seats and I feel like the thick padded vest will help distribute the shock should we get into a car accident and should keep his bones and joints safer than a thin harness or flat neck collar.There are two very heavy duty metal rings, 1 on the back and 1 on the chest, and I feel confident that my leash would give out before the rings do. The buckles also seem heavy duty (plastic, not metal) and they are a bit bulky, which seems uncomfortable, but again he doesn't seem to mind them.EASE OF USE:You do have to go over their face and head with this one, which he doesn't mind but some dogs might. It is also a HUGE PAIN to adjust the size of the straps, especially since it kind of needs to be adjusted with him in it and he is a squirmy hyper puppy. It took fiddling with it a couple times over 2 days before it fit him well, but it was worth it because unlike other harnesses, his wiggling and movement doesn't loosen the straps so I know he won't be able to wiggle his way out of it.The old harness had straps that could hang down after adjusting which he would chew on but with these the straps don't dangle, even though it is practically on the tightest setting.SHOULD YOU BUY IT?:I can't speak directly for large dogs who might jump, lunge, or pull but if the quality and durability is the same throughout the sizes, I think this is one of the best harnesses you could buy for under $65. I had a Boxer/Pit/German Sheppard mix before and I think this would do nicely for a dog like that as well. I also really like the handle but wish it was oriented running the length of the spine and not horizontally. If you're worried about nighttime safety, I would also really recommend this!If you are looking for something very comfortable for a lazy lapdog or a toy breed who doesn't need much leash training, then this harness is probably way overkill. I would look for something much lighter, more breathable, and easy to get on and off. But if you have a big dog, a hyper puppy, are hiking or doing other outdoor activities a lot, need help with leash training, need to pull them by the handle, etc. then this is the best affordable harness I've come by!