The Best Everyday Harness For A Westie

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The Best Everyday Harness For A Westie
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A quick rundown for those not inclined to read
the article This is one of our favorite
harnesses for Westies. (We understand when
pressed for time, who wants to digest paragraphs
of text?) Harness background We have purchased
many harnesses over the years for our Westies. We
really like the Voyager brand for everyday use.
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Sizing Smaller, petite Westies weighing
12-13-ish pounds will probably take a Medium. It
also depends on how much fur is on your Westie.
(After I strip Sallys fur, the velcro clasp on
the Medium needs to be tightened more compared to
when shes bushier.) A 14 pound Westie will
take a Large. However, be sure to take
measurements around the top back before ordering.
If your Westie is muscular and wider, it will
take a larger size. Measure first!
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Its an early evening in October, and Im in the
front yard with my Westie, Sally. Shes
one-year-old and facilitating between puppyhood
and adolescence. Ever since I brought her home at
four months, she has this annoying habit of
yelling (barking) at humans and canines seconds
after exiting the front door. She wants to make
sure everyone knows this swath of grass is her
space cross the line, and there will be
retribution. As we walk around the yard, we both
spot a neighbor walking her Labrador. Sally and
the chocolate Lab are the same age, and
undeniably, the Lab is well behaved, much calmer,
and dare I say, sweeter, than Sally.
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Observing the neighbors body language languid
walk, a smile, and small wave, she seems inclined
to greet us and engage in conversation. Im
unenthusiastic because even though Sally has gone
to obedience classes, she doesnt always display
composure. (So passers-by dont witness Sallys
bluntness and temper, Ive often tried to pretend
not to see them and distract my Westie by
pointing to birds. However, it feels rude.)
Hesitantly, across the yard, we go to exchange
greetings and sniffs. We have all met before, and
so far, this second back-and-forth between humans
and canines seems to be going well.
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But I know I cant settle into a state of easy
conversation Sally is a terrier after all and
one of the hardest Westies Ive raised. Shes
kept me on my toes since day one. And then it
happens just like that, regular dog/human
communication ceases. Suddenly, the Labrador
spooks Sally, and the game is afoot. Yelps
splinter the air, and even though Im holding
firmly onto the leash, Sally performs a contorted
Houdini act by the likes Ive never seen before.
Within seconds shes out of her collar and
running circles around the neighbors dog. Panic
rises from my stomach until it reaches my throat
and I yell her name and to STOP. I screech again
in a stern voice, the neighbor freezes. Sally
freezes. It feels as if the world freezes.
Thankfully, she halts, and I quickly pull her up
into my arms.
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