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Welcome to a whole new world where we make sizes to fit your dog. We leave behind the archaic method of 3 or 4 sizes each of which require an engineering degree to get your dog strapped in. With BrilliantK9 it's over the head, a quick clip and away you go. The first time measuring and fitting do require minimal effort, but you will be thankful for years to come. The other payoff is, you will better understand your dog and how it moves. After you read the below, check out the How to Measure/Fit section on the left side menu we have videos and diagrams to help out. Still not sure please Facebook message, Chat, or email us at info@brilliantk9.com. We do want to answer any fitting/sizing questions you have, or questions on any other products. The fit of the harness is vital for the harness to work correctly and ensure the comfort of your dog. All materials used are safe and effective for your dog. The combination of the fit and the comfortable materials allow your dog to be relaxed and help to further diminish nuisance pulling. Remember to sign up for the Rewards Program, we know you'll want one for each of your dogs. And if you only have one dog, you'll want one for each activity you do with your dog.
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BRILLIANTK9 IS THE HARNESS OF CHOICE for Multiple World Team USA Agility TeamsUsed by The Top Professionals and Handlers in Agility, Canicross, Dock Diving, Disc Dog, Flyball, Lure Coursing, Nose Work, Parkour, Terrier Racing, UpDog Challenge. It is easy on, easy off, its ergonomic design reduces pulling without the causing pain or discomfort to the dog. The BrilliantK9 allows the dog to walk and move in their natural gait. We choose materials that will move with your dog, and not cause your dog to overheat. And most of all it is made in the USA of top quality materials that last. That's why we can stand behind our product, and we offer repair service should you accidentally shut the buckle in the car door or your dog chews it (personal experience). We recommend you machine wash and hang dry the harness monthly.
We build harnesses that do more than just look great.
HISTORY OF THE HARNESS As lifelong dog enthusiasts who have owned and trained rescue dogs of all shapes and sizes we found a need for an effective better designed, higher quality product that promotes the health and safety of the dog, whether they are top performance dogs or just your best friend lying on the couch beside you. Dissatisfied with existing dog walking tools, we consulted veterinarians, veterinary chiropractors, canine massage therapists, rehabilitation specialists, professional dog trainers, and our friends in the dog community as to what would be a more effective and ergonomic dog walking tool. Based on our fact finding, we set out to design a harness that was ergonomically superior to anything on the market and that would not encourage the dog’s natural opposition reflex to drive their head down and pull. It also was designed to allow the dog to run, sit, swim, play and compete in sporting events with comfort and without restraint of natural movement.
WHY IS THIS HARNESS SUPERIOR?
This harness does not work like traditional Schutzhund style harnesses that encourage pulling and are used for agitation work. Traditional harnesses and collars of all types put pressure on the dog’s head, neck and ribcage. In so doing they promote pulling and straining against the device as a natural opposition response to restraint. For a dog to pull effectively they need to leverage their core strength against the collar or harness. Front clip harnesses cause the dog to twist sideways, pinching the dogs shoulder into the ribcage and against the other shoulder. Eventually the dog will begin walking sideways and or backing out of the harness. Ask yourself if you would wear that? Think about how you feel if your shoes are too tight, uncomfortable, or rubbing. How can your dog relax and be comfortable with you, if it has heavy, tight, uncomfortable straps around its body?
The BrilliantK9 girth strap is behind the ribcage, with the leash attachment is mid back (behind the core strength). In other words it's hard to pull if there is nothing to pull against. The dog is able to walk with 60% of their weight on the front end as is natural. Their spine is in alignment, and they are able to flex at their natural pivot point. The harness is easy on and easy off, it fits like a comfy t-shirt. The harness is light weight, cheap copies can weight up to 100% more than a BrilliantK9. We have 20 sizes because imagine a shoe store only carrying 4 or 5 sizes, crazy, right? Think about all the breeds and combinations of breeds a harness has to fit.
Many trainers have found the BrilliantK9 Harness to be an excellent tool for training loose leash walking as it does not engage opposition response. Sport dog enthusiasts love the BrilliantK9 because they can allow the dog to walk ahead of them and still prevent pulling with a bump up.
Additionally, the neck region of the dog has several sensitive structures such as the larynx (voice box), esophagus (food tube), trachea (windpipe), blood vessels, nerves, thyroid gland and lymph nodes. The BrilliantK9 harness does not put pressure on the dogs sensitive neck.
Pressure is also transferred to the cervical spine with more traditional walking tools. Putting pressure on these structures if your dog has a condition such as laryngeal paralysis, collapsing trachea, cervical disk disease, brachycephalic airway disease etc. is not recommended. The Brilliant K9 Ergonomic Dog Harness is an excellent choice for dogs with any of these medical conditions.
The harness also has safety features such as high reflective trim, quick grab handle and the ability to attach a seat belt adaptor for safer car transportation. It comes in many colors and pattern designs and can also be custom made for special circumstances. Our companion animal’s health is as important as our own and our mission is to provide you with the most ergonomic, comfortable, effective and safe product on the market. We are also proud that our product is made in the USA.
This is the second harness I have bought from Brilliant K9, after the first one I bought for our other dog was such a great fit! No more chafing under the doggies arms, no rubbing of the side of their front legs, and no wiggling out of the secure harness! The harness is easy to put on with one buckle, and nothing to try to get their legs into. Even with wild excited antics of my fur babies, the harnesses are secure and that makes me feel comfortable at any situation. The harnesses look great with many color options, and have plenty of reflective areas for darker conditions. Small business, American made, perfect non chafing harnesses!
I love the new harness and the help I received in getting the right size. After I received it, I was nervous about getting it adjusted correctly. I used the online chat and sent pictures of my dog in her harness. I received a response quickly with adjustments to make. This harness comes on and off quickly which is great for agility competition.
Our puppy's thick a chested, narrow, active, muscular, mutt. BrilliantK9 makes her a custom harness for a bargain price. I'm confident even this dog's most ridiculous gymnastics will not shake this harness. I'm confident with BrilliantK9s performance and safety. Confidence is everything. This is our second purchase
