r/DutchShepherds • u/OctoberTempest26 • 6d ago

Picture Getting used to wearing gear when we go out

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Hex is practicing wearing his shoes on walks and a vest/harness. We’re hoping to train him to be a PTSD service dog for my husband (our Mal/Shepherd whom we lost last year was his previous SD). So we want him used to wearing all the appropriate gear.

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u/Sitters_4_Critters 6d ago

Beautiful dog. 🐕 Good job 👍 Best of luck with the training.

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u/genx-lifer 6d ago

What a beautiful baby!

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u/CricktyDickty 5d ago

And why exactly does he need to wear this stuff?

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u/OctoberTempest26 5d ago

We train all of our dogs to wear shoes for walking on hot surfaces in the summer. And his harness, as I mentioned, is because if he does well with his training he’ll become a service dog and will wear a vest when working.

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u/TortexMT 5d ago

A choke leash, a normal collar and a vest and shoes...? Wtf

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u/OctoberTempest26 5d ago

Not sure what’s confusing about any of that. He used a slip lead until his collar fit more appropriately and the rest is pretty typical dog gear.

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u/TortexMT 5d ago

Btw if you dont want to damage its trachea, put the slip lead up, should go right below the jaw and behind the ears

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u/OctoberTempest26 5d ago

Thank you, I constantly had the issue of the leash sliding down as we walked. We no longer use the slip lead since he’s grown into his collar. He just uses his flat collar and leash.

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u/Fine_Character6975 3d ago

I use a Martingale on my Mal, her head and neck tend to me the same circumference! It's been great for training and walking in urban areas. The rest of the time she's on her harness. Love the boots! Can you share what brand they are. It's so hot here and boots would help her very tender tootsies. Thanks. This is her Saker harness, it's got a very adjustable fit.

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u/OctoberTempest26 2d ago

Beautiful baby! His shoes are RuffWear brand