Gooby Comfort X Head In Harness - Blue, Medium - No Pull Small Dog Harness, Patented Choke-Free X Frame - Perfect on the Go Dog Harness for Medium Dogs No Pull or Small Dogs for Indoor and Outdoor Use

We had been searching high and low for a harness that wouldn’t limit movement, wouldn’t put pressure on the neck, and something durable as it would need to be washed frequently. After trying five very different harnesses, I was about to give up because it was apparent there were no harnesses out there that satisfied our criteria. After giving up the search, I was drafting a pattern to sew a harness and had a Zak George training video playing in the background. He was demonstrating something so I looked up and one of the puppies he was working with was wearing this harness! I hadn’t seen one quite like this before and was so impressed with how unobtrusive the harness was and how well it moved with the dog! I pored over the video description and comments and found nothing so I went through the video frame by frame and saw “Gooby”; success!Upon receipt the harness looked and felt very well made. No loose threads and no frayed/unsecured edges. We have a lot of Ruffwear products which, in regard to durability and thoughtfulness of design, have substantially outperformed everything else we’ve had or looked at in person, and as crazy dog people I’d say the majority of our income (after bills) goes toward things for our dogs. However, our puppy is growing very fast and I didn’t want to spend an obscene amount on a harness that would only last a few months (though shelters need donations like this so if you end up with products you don’t use, please consider donating!).We hike and paddleboard with our dogs a few times each month and they get into some abrasive plants that have really damaged previous harnesses and collars. We also live downtown in a busy city and want harnesses we can trust to keep our dogs secure and safe. Our puppy has severe allergies to grass and some other vegetation and requires at least three baths a week to remove these allergens from her fur, otherwise she’ll chew her skin raw. She also is taking extra time to house train as she learned in the shelter that going to the bathroom where you sleep and eat is just how it is. Due to these factors, the harness needs to be washed at least three times per week because we wanted one she would wear continuously so that we could rush her outside straightaway if she showed any signs of needing to go. This is also why we wanted a comfortable, unobtrusive harness. We tried several different designs (step-in/clip-behind, Easy Walk, the slip-on t-shirt looking ones, and the ones that have a thick panel in front) and all were clunky or itchy, leading her to chew on them or itch constantly. This one is a miracle! She doesn’t chew it while it’s on (she has attempted tug-of-war with it while I’m trying to put it on) and she doesn’t seem bothered by it at all, unlike the others.It is durable, breathable, and very soft. We did purchase the black color, which I was worried was a bad decision in the humid triple digit summer. However, after a 30 minute walk on a 97F evening, a laser temperature gun indicated only a 7 degree difference from the black strap and the white fur next to it. The chest strap has a wide range of adjustability, which we really appreciate! We’ve gone from the smallest to the largest length in five weeks. The non-adjustable neck portion was slightly too big the first week she wore it, but the X design kept it on her shoulders and she could not slip out. She’s growing like a weed and it fits perfectly now with room for her to bring her neck back when playing or looking up at the squirrels that taunt her. There are now a few stray threads from her grabbing it with her sharp little needle teeth while putting it on, but the fabric weave is such that they haven’t unraveled and trimming them off is an easy fix.For background, I am a researcher in a microbiology lab working with pathogens that have the potential to infect canines and I sew as a hobby, so I am very hard on clothes when washing to sanitize after work and I have studied fabric care and quality relatively in-depth. I typically saturate the harness with Oxy Clean Max Force to aid in spore and allergen removal and this has often faded and weakened fabrics in the past. I throw the harness in the wash with our clothes 3-4 times per week and it still looks as good as new! Except for the D-ring, which has a gunmetal gray coating. I wish the D-ring had been left the silver that is underneath the coating so that it didn’t look worn, but if that’s the only issue we have that says quite a lot as this harness has been through the ringer! The only other downside is the big white Gooby text on the back—everyone thinks that is her name. We’ve actually started calling her Gooby as a joke because everyone who meets her says “hi Gooby”.We are so sad that she is about to completely outgrow this harness and wish they made larger sizes (please consider this!). We don’t even like our seventy-dollar Ruffwear harness this much as it puts a lot of pressure on the neck when our big guy is lying down, and the panels are so thick they hold in a fair amount of heat. He also lost a lot of weight during chemotherapy and we had to buy a new one as it wasn’t adjustable enough. I’m looking to sew my own version, but I don’t have the machines that would allow the professional seam work this harness has. I’m just going to cross my fingers and hope Gooby decides to extend their size range to include 80 lb deep chested dogs! I would highly recommend this harness to everyone and because it is such a high quality at a low price point I will be including it in the care packages I give to friends with new dogs.Tl;dr: This harness takes the abuse of a clumsy puppy like a champ and holds up to 3-4x weekly washing with extra hot water on the “sanitary” cycle, which has destroyed other items. It seems to be very comfortable (thin, breathable, broad straps so that pressure isn’t concentrated when restraining), doesn’t hinder movement in an active puppy, and the back strap has a large adjustability range for dogs gaining or losing weight. It is comparable to Ruffwear products which, in 22 years of owning dogs, has been our golden standard for performance and durability. Overall this harness has made training during puppyhood less stressful because she can keep the harness on at all times and it is very secure, so we don’t have to worry about her slipping out and running into traffic.

My dog tends to choke and cough when using the leash on her collar and on the first harness I bought for her, which was a step-in harness. She doesn't love it that this one has to go on over her head, but she deals with it and is more comfortable on our walks. She has a long body and weighs about 14 pounds. The medium fits her very well. The fabric isn't super heavy duty, but we've been using this several times per week, usually for a 2 mile walk, for about a year now, and it's holding up very well. I like that it's a cooler option for her than her old harness in warm weather and on long car trips. I would definitely buy this again!

The media could not be loaded.  We love the fit of this vest like harness but it did take a minute for our RockyB to get used to the over the head, paw through the side of putting it on. He is a Jackhuahua and weighs 14lbs. The small fits him very nicely although he did find a way to chew on the front strap. (Menace!) Since then we take it on and off when we are using it to walk him. Overall looks very cute and works well. Next time we will try the other version. ❤️❤️

Great harness, but took a couple tries to get the right size! My dog is a chihuahua mix, with a wide 18 inch chest and smaller neck.According to the size chart, she’s inbetween medium and large, and they recommend sizing up so I first got the large. It fit around her chest, but the neck was HUGEEE. Returned for a medium, which fits her perfectly. The strap is pulled to the longest setting.If your dog is inbetween sizes, you might need to try both, because fit will vary depending on your dog’s body shape.

The media could not be loaded.  I’ve purchased several harnesses over the years for my 8 year old Lhasa Apso London, they either fit poorly requiring a range of adjustments & or alterations costing me in total close to $200 if not more. Gooby is the ONLY one that fits him comfortably & provides me with the level of control, stability and range of motion most comfortable for him and myself. London weighs 22 lbs, I ordered a large which is a perfect fit. Other harnesses have been too bulky or too flimsy however this one provides the perfect balance of fit and enjoyable for us both. Every time I harness him up he even walks with tremendous confidence as well as comfort. It’s easy to put on & take off with ease! I will only use this brand because of the durability, quality, safety and range of colors offered! We absolutely love Gooby & will definitely order another as a back up, Thank you for inventing this brand 🐾💯😎

This harness is very well made. Great, fun colors, and very soft material. The girth strap around my toy poodles chest fits well, and doesn’t mat or tangle her hair. I much prefer the over head with one side buckle style, so that works also. The harness around her neck is huge. I like it so well I actually used my sewing machine to make the harness smaller round her neck. She can still slip one leg out of it just playing. Not good. The x small choices by gooby all have the step in style with a buckle at the back of her neck and two separate rings to attach the lead. Not a fan of that nonsense. I want something easier, like the one I bought. I’m going to have to replace the one I have since she can slip one leg out and it’s dang inconvenient to get sorted out while we are out walking.PLEASE, make the harness I bought in the extra small size!!!

I have a miniature dachshund chihuahua mix with many of the dachshund body features including the barrel-chest. This fits perfectly! She seems super comfortable in it, understands how to work with me to put it on and take it off, is extremely durable, and is great for increasing visibility of your pet! I've had mine for I think a year or two now and it is still just about like new. Super highly recommend!

If it is Gooby, it fit great on my dog. Easy to put on and take off. Durable and love the color. Great value. Highly recommend.

Estou há algum tempo procurando um modelo que funcione na minha cachorra, fui em várias lojas e olhei em inumeros sites. Vi os reviews mas fiquei receosa mesmo assim, e se não funcionar? Bem, valeu a pena, pois funcionou. Acho que vale a pena o investimento e tentar com o seu animal. Certifique-se que o tamanho está correto antes de comorar!

Our dog has a partial collapsed trachea and this harness fits amazing to keep pressure off her neck. It is lightweight, easy to use and above all is safe to wear for her issues! Would highly recommend. The only complaint is the placement of the company name , GOOBY, is right on the harness back, so many people think that is her name , yuk, lol !

Me encantó el tamaño es perfecto y fiel a las medidas estipuladas, muy buena calidad y lindo pero lo más importante funcional para mis dachshunds y cómodo:) súper recomiendo

I bought the black one for my Stafford as she has a collapsing Trachea, she’s 2 years old. It was recommended on a Facebook page for dogs with Tracheal Collapse. It sits clear of the neck and trachea and allows her to go on walks with us without causing further discomfort.It’s so good that I decided to buy one each for my other Staffords as it’s more comfortable than previous harnesses I’ve bought.For size reference- my dogs are 14kg & 15kg so I bought them extra large. Highly recommended and they look great!

Se adapta perfectamente a mi perro. Las medidas son las correctas. Además es muy cómodo para la mascota y fresco para cuando empiece a hacer calor.También destacar su función anti-ahogo (no choke) que va perfecta. Podemos guiar al perro sin que la traquea sufra. Algo que nos viene pasando con anteriores arneses.