Blue-9 Balance Harness (Buckle-Neck), Medium, Black
A trainer-designed, six-point adjustable harness with a Y-shaped front that keeps the shoulders free, plus front and back rings; Whole Dog Journal ranked it at the top of its front-clip harness review.
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The Blue-9 Balance Harness is a no-pull harness with a Y-shaped front, a front chest ring and a back ring, and six adjustment points. This pick is the buckle-neck version in Medium, black.
Who it suits
Dogs that pull and owners who want a close, custom fit that leaves the shoulders free, including dogs that dislike having a harness pulled over the head.
Key facts
- Six adjustment points (Blue-9)
- Front and back leash rings (Blue-9)
- Buckle-on neck loop and washable nylon (Blue-9)
- Medium fits a 21 to 32 inch ribcage with 3/4 inch straps (Blue-9 sizing chart)
- Made in the USA (Blue-9 sizing chart)
What reviewers say
Whole Dog Journal put it at the top of its front-clip harness review, citing solid construction, six individually adjustable straps, very little sideways shifting under leash pressure and a girth strap set back from the armpits, and said it found nothing to criticize.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Very adjustable fit
- Pro: Shoulders stay free
- Pro: Two leash rings
- Con: Takes time to adjust at first
- Con: Unpadded straps
Cautions
- Measure the ribcage about 2 inches behind the elbow before ordering.
- Keep the girth strap on the ribcage, away from the armpits and belly.
- Recheck the fit if your dog chews at the straps or will not move.
Additional information
| Brand | Blue-9 Pet Products |
|---|---|
| Fit this size | 21 to 32 in ribcage |
| Strap width | 3/4 in |
| Attachment | Front chest ring + back ring |
| Adjustment points | 6 |
| Material | Washable soft-touch nylon |
| Sizes | XS, S, M, M/L, L |
| Made in | USA |