Grooming Harness
Grooming Harness
For the money (usually under $15.00) this is probably the easiest way to prevent a dog from sitting. It is nothing more than two grooming loops attached to a single clasp. Typically grooming harnesses can be adjusted for length to ensure one strap provides lift under the belly while the other restraint of the head. This also allows you to adjust the length of the straps based on the size of the dog being worked on. I have used these and like them, the only issue I have is that when you have a good dog on the table that does not need both straps, the unused strap tends to dangle in the dogs face which can lead to it getting chewed in half. In order to prevent this from happening it should be wrapped around the upper grooming arm when not in use. This is a preference item, for me I will just use two standard groomer’s loops, one around the neck and the other around the belly. I will then wrap them over the top of the grooming arm to get the desired length. When not needed I just take the additional loop off and hang it back on the wall.