Why a step-in harness suits a Labradoodle
A big, excited Labradoodle can hit the end of the lead with a lot of force, and on a collar all of that lands on their throat. A harness spreads it across the chest and gives you far more control while they are still learning lead manners, which, with a Labrador's enthusiasm and a Poodle's brain, can take a little while.
Ours is step-in, so there is no wrestling a fluffy face and two big ears through a loop every morning. You lay it flat, they step in, and the neck and chest clip closed. Both adjust, so it sits snug whether you have a lean first cross or a big, fluffy Australian Labradoodle.
That coat needs a little care under the straps. Brush right down to the skin where the harness sits so mats cannot form in the armpits, and dry everything off after a swim. For walking, put the lead on the harness. It clips at the back, so nothing pulls on the neck, and the collar is for their tag and their name.
Want the full story on the original Aussie oodle? Read A Pupstyler's Guide to the Labradoodle.
