I’ve been using a version of this harness for over 12 years. I originally bought it in 2013 for my dog Winston, who as a puppy had a habit of slipping out of every other harness. This one kept him safely secured—and likely saved his life more than once by preventing him from running into traffic.
The handle, in particular, has been a lifesaver. I once used it to quickly lift Winston out of harm’s way when an aggressive dog approached. Later in his life, when he began losing his vision and the Minnesota winters made walking treacherous, the handle became essential. I used it to carry him out to his potty spot and back inside again—he trusted the process so much, he’d wait for me to lift him.
Winston has since passed (RIP), but the original Webmaster harness I bought for him is still in use with our other dogs. I now have four or five of these harnesses scattered around the house—each one more than six years old, showing wear but still holding up perfectly.
I’ve recommended this harness to so many people. While some hesitate because of the price, to me, it’s simple: I’d rather invest in quality than risk my dog’s safety. This harness has proven its value again and again. I am now back to get another one for my puppy even though we could probably just use what we have- it feels like a right of passage he gets his own Webmaster. All of my dogs have been Boston Terriers of slightly different weights/builds and the XS has fit them all great.