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JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide OUR VIDEO ON HOW TO MEASURE YOUR DOG AND ADJUST THE HARNESS CAN BE VIEWED HERE: 2
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide ht op yr yr ig ©c ht ig h t TAKING THE MEASUREMENTS CORRECTLY Choosing the correct size ensures maximum freedom of movement and protects the neck and shoulders. In order to select the correct size, it is essential to take accurate measurements.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide PUTTING ON THE DOG HARNESS The hook and loop fastened openable and adjustable chest strap is one of Julius-K9®’s inventions. By threading it through the ring, the chest strap has to be fastened to itself. (Not to the hook and loop fastener of the interchangeable patch.) When used properly, the hook and loop chest strap closes on the side facing the dog’s chest so it won’t open while being worn.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide In the case of the tightest setting, the two surfaces of the hook and loop fastener overlap completely (to maximize adhesion). If you wish to loosen the strap, make sure that the loop surface covers at least 50% of the hook surface for proper support. (Minimal adhesion.) op op yri yri gh t ght When putting on the harness, special attention should be paid to the correct adjustment of the chest strap and the girth strap.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide GREEN ZONE DESIGN PRINCIPLE: FREE MOVEMENT, FREE BREATHING Unlike collars, the special angle of the chest strap allows the IDC®Powerharness to rest on the ideal zone of the chest. This completely frees your dog’s neck for healthy, unrestricted breathing while ensuring free movement for the front legs.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide CHOOSING THE CORRECT HARNESS SIZE IS ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND COMFORTABLE USE Please note! Choosing a wrong harness size, incorrect adjustment or improper leash use may result in injury or the dog sliding out of the harness. If the harness is too small, the chest strap may squeeze the neck of the dog and put pressure on it instead of distributing the force around the chest area.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide The IDC®Powerharnesses have been designed for ease of use and for simple application. These types of harnesses are therefore most commonly used during city walks or when working with service dogs. As a result of improper leash use, sizing, or harness adjustment, some dogs can still wriggle out of the harness. If the leash is inadvertently pulled in the opposite direction to the way the harness was put on, the harness might be pulled off the dog.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide When facing the dog, do not pull the leash towards you and never pull the dog after you on a leash because it will hurt them. Improper leash treatment can cause the dog to try to escape. The owner would be responsible for the dog pulling loose from the harness should this happen. It is also a good idea to use the collar and dog harness together with a double carabiner leash while walking.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide loose, but keep it short and try to get hold of the harness handle by getting behind the dog. Getting certain dogs used to a harness can be difficult in some rare cases. In cases like these we recommend seeking help from a professional dog handler who works with positive reinforcement. JULIUS-K9® TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE ARISING FROM CHOOSING A WRONG HARNESS SIZE OR ADJUSTING THE HARNESS INCORRECTLY.
JULIUS-K9® IDC®POWERHARNESS User Guide When using the harnesses, external physical influences may occur which might damage the raw material of the product. It is important to choose the right product for the right conditions and to avoid physical contact with dangerous, sharp tools and objects if possible. Make sure your dog cannot chew on the harness.
Should you have any questions in regard to the purchased product we can be contacted at the following e-mail address: info@julius-k9.
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