DOGGAMESLTD - Proud sponsors of HTM TEAM GB

DOGGAMES LTD – Proud Sponsors of HTM Team GB

Veterinary surgeons and dog trainers throughout the world agree that a properly fitting harness is preferable to a collar and lead for dog’s health and welfare.

Dogs agree!

 As the throat and neck is one of the most sensitive parts of its body, it is also one that is most easily damaged causing pain and discomfort.

In vets surgeries dogs are frequently seen with intraocular (eyes) pressure injuries due to the dog pulling on the collar causing damage to the eye and glaucoma.

Toy breeds are particularly susceptible to tracheal collapse which is damage to the windpipe. Also, when a dog is suffering from the spinal disorder Syringomyelia (SM) a chronic disorder that can be made even more painful by use of a collar.

Canine behaviourist, Sally Hopkins recognised that many behaviour and health problems were exacerbated by owner’s use of conventional collars. Realising a better alternative was a harness, she acknowledged that many were of a poor design and badly fitted, making dogs uncomfortable and caused chafing around the girth and behind the front legs. 

Sally identified the problem and invented the original adjustable fleece lined harness. However, she soon discovered that whilst this was a significant improvement on existing types, dogs like humans are not standard shapes and sizes. After extensive research and many prototypes Sally came up with the “Perfect Fit Harness” which is made in her UK factory. This innovative modular design clips together various fleece - lined sizes of top, front and girth pieces. This ensures that every harness will fit perfectly whatever the dogs shape – large heads, narrow shoulders, deep chests. What is more, they are proven and recommended by vets for dogs that are front leg amputees.

One of its unique features is that the shoulder strap is clipped around the neck so that there is no struggle to get the harness over the head. The girth strap is swung between the front legs so no lifting of legs needed. The “Perfect Fit Harness” comes in a range of fleece colours that are super soft and machine washable and prevent the plastic clips rubbing against the skin. The top pieces can be unclipped and changed so that the dog can wear high visibility tops during the winter months, and the front piece can come with an additional D-ring attachment, allowing the use of a double ended lead.

The Perfect Fit Harness allows the dog to walk calmly, naturally and in balance near other dogs. It is able to put its head to the ground allowing it to sniff thus enhancing its mental well - being. Perfect Fit Harnesses are recommended by vets and used by Rescue Centres all over the U.K.

Dog Games Ltd are proud sponsors of HTM Team GB and wish them every success at their forthcoming competition at the Open European Championships to be held in Burgum, The Netherlands, on 28^th and 29^th of September 2013.