Fiona3 Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 For those of you folks who have their greyhounds wearing a harness, what do you do about their fleece coats in the cold weather? Callie only walks well with her harness but the leash attachment is on her back. Her fleece coat will cover it and we wouldn't have the control that we do now. Should be put the harness over the coat? Just wondering what the best solution is so we won't have to go back to a collar & leash for the cold weather. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrairieProf Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) You order a coat with a slit made in the appropriate spot for the harness/leash attachment. Any coat maker should be able to do this. I'd think putting the harness over the coat would be doable in a pinch but far from an easy or ideal solution, especially with a heavy winter coat. Or if you could stand it, you could cut a slit in an existing coat yourself. I did this on one of several hand-me-down fleece coats I have (I use a harness sometimes, not predominately). Edited October 10, 2010 by PrairieProf Quote With Cocoa (DC Chocolatedrop), missing B for Beth (2006-2015)And kitties C.J., Klara, Bernadette, John-Boy, & Sinbad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MyBoys Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 (edited) I just re-adjust my guys harnesses for the winter to fit over their coats, I have not had any problems doing this, they walk fine. We always walk with harnesses and I actually have 2 sets of harnesses, one I keep adjusted to fit over their coats and one adjusted to fit without coats. Edited October 10, 2010 by MyBoys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Harness goes on first, then the coat which has a slit in the back to accommodate the leash. Callie Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest caiteag Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 Harness over jammies or coat is usually how we do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dante2zoe Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I just adjust the harness to fit over their coats. I haven't had any problems with the harness working correctly that way. Quote Cindy with Miss Fancypants, Paris Bueller, Zeke, and Angus Dante (Dg's Boyd), Zoe (In a While), Brady (Devilish Effect), Goose (BG Shotgun), Maverick (BG ShoMe), Maggie (All Trades Jax), Sherman (LNB Herman Bad) and Indy (BYB whippet) forever in my heart The flame that burns the brightest, burns the fastest and leaves the biggest shadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carmasims Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 if the coat is fleece alone, i usually just cut a small slit in the coat to allow the harness loop through! fleece doesn't fray so you shouldn't have any problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiona3 Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 I hadn't thought of adding the slit in the coat near the top where the leash could be pulled through. Good idea! We also have a harness that is a little too large for Callie but would go nicely over her coat. We'll try both ideas and see which one works the best and allows us good control while walking. Great suggestions - thanks so much. You guys are the best. Quote Hobbes - April 2, 1994 to April 9, 2008-----Tasha - May 23, 2000 to March 31, 2013 Fiona - Aug 29, 2001 to May 5, 2014-----Bailey - March 22, 2001 to Jan 20, 2015 Zeke - June 1, 2004 - Jan 26, 2016----Callie - July 14, 2006 to July 27, 2019 Forever in my heart: Chooch, Molly, Dylan & Lucy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest brindleandfawn Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 We bought a harness this week at Dewey. The coat folks here said to put it over the coats, special order the lower leash slit, or, of course, you can do it yourself. I plan to put it on over the coat. We really like the harness. I think Sly is happy about no neck pulling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carmasims Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 everyone's got their own preference, i guess! we tried with the harness over the coats/sweaters, but found that it moved the clothing around a lot-- sometimes, by the end of the walk, chevelle's sweater would be all twisted around-- could be because he's pretty wiggly with happiness on walks though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveRoooooers Posted October 10, 2010 Share Posted October 10, 2010 I forgot to mention to be careful about the type of clip you use if you do go the harness-under-the-coat route. It should be a smooth clip and not one with a piece sticking off of it, which could get caught in the coat and come undone. I also use a carbineer along with the clip for extra security, because I'm safety-neurotic Quote Old Dogs are the Best Dogs. Thank you, campers. Current enrollees: Punkin. AnnIE Oooh M Angels: Pal . Segugio. Sorella (TPGIT). LadyBug. Zeke-aroni. MiMi Sizzle Pants. Gracie. Seamie . (Foster)Sweet. Andy. PaddyALVIN!Mayhem. Bosco. Bruno. Dottie B. Trevor Double-Heart. Bea. Cletus, KLTO. Aiden 1-4. Upon reflection, our lives are often referenced in parts defined by the all-too-short lives of our dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPDoggie Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 We put harness over the coat as I feared the latch rubbing and coming un-latched if it were to come up thru the coat. Quote Amy and Tim in Beverly, MA, with Chase and Always missing Kingsley (Drama King) and Ruby (KB's Bee Bopper). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 Celeste wears a harness - we just do the slit in the coat method. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bamn Posted October 13, 2010 Share Posted October 13, 2010 The coats I make have a slit for the collar AND harness - I had struggled for years with coats that didn't have the slit so I started making my own coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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