When walking your labrador, both collars and harnesses have their place, but generally, a harness is the safer and more secure choice for your pup. Since Labradors are strong, energetic dogs, a well-fitted harness gives you better control without putting pressure on their neck.
Harness or collar? A quick guide.
Harness Products:
Best for Pullers
Less neck Strain
More Secure
Better Control
Allow Natural Movement
Collar Products
Convenient for Short Walks
Useful holder of ID Tags
Fast to put on and take off
You might find it handy to switch between a harness and collar depending on the activity. For longer walks or meeting other dogs, especially for larger Labradors, a harness is recommended when you’re leaving the house. When you’re home, a collar is plenty if your lab is well-trained, if you need something for ID purposes, or if you need to act fast and put a lead on your dog.
Whichever you choose, make sure you choose the right size to make sure your dog is comfortable and safe.
REMEMBER: Use our dog harness size chart, specific to the harness you are considering, to find the best one for your dog - you can find these on our product pages.
To help you find the perfect collar size for your dog, we’ve put together collar sizing charts for you to use - you can find these on the relevant product page of the collar you choose for your dog!
Ready to upgrade your walks? Browse our range of Labrador-friendly harnesses or collars, all built to last and trusted by professionals.