Dog harnesses are used for sledding or walking in urban environments. With a harness, the animal feels more comfortable than just with a collar. It does not press on the neck, allows you to breathe normally, and the owner has better control over the dog. The most formidable breeds of dogs walk on special harnesses. Only on them breeders recommend walking with little dogs. Currently, a huge range of ammunition for any dog is presented in the trade, but if you wish, you can make a harness yourself.
It is necessary
- -material for the harness;
- -braid;
- -lining material;
- - fastening rings.
Instructions
Step 1
First, decide what material you will be sewing the harness. The most suitable are leather, leatherette or nylon. Small dogs need to choose a very soft and delicate material for sewing.
Step 2
Measure your dog at the chest, under the paws. The pattern should be made with a margin for seams. If the harness is made very tight, then the animal will be uncomfortable. A weak harness will dangle, and the dog will experience abrasions. Therefore, the size of the pattern must be made in accordance with the material. If it is nylon, then make it exactly to size plus two centimeters for the seams. If leather or leatherette, then leave an allowance of two to 5 mm for the strap itself and 2 cm for the seams.
Step 3
Cut out a soft fabric lining and sew from the inside of the harness.
Step 4
After cutting out the harness, sew the soft tape around the entire perimeter. Sew the straps from the outside. From the back - rings for fastening. The straps can also be made with length rings if your dog is still growing.
Step 5
For small and decorative breeds of dogs, the harness can be trimmed at your discretion. Most often, decoration is done with a variety of bows, rhinestones, stickers for fabric, in general, at the request of the owner.
Step 6
If making a harness seems to be a difficult task for you, then its sewing can be ordered in a special workshop, of which there are now a great many.