Julius-K9 IDC Powerharness

Dad

You were right there when I unboxed it. What was your first impression?

Boldo

The smell wasn't terrible, which surprised me. Plasticky and synthetic, but clean. I was more concerned about whether you knew what you were doing with all those straps and buckles. You didn't. Took you five minutes to figure out which way the chest piece went.

Dad

Let's talk about the smell since I know that matters to you. Does this thing have any odor issues?

Boldo

No, it's fine on that front. The smell faded after a day or two, which is good because I have to wear this thing and I don't need it announcing itself every time we go for a walk. It doesn't retain moisture smell either, which matters when you take me through the creek like an idiot and I come back soaking wet.

Dad

You've been wearing it for a few weeks now. How's it actually performing?

Boldo

It's solid. The fit is snug without cutting off circulation, the buckles don't randomly come undone, and when you clip the leash to it, I don't feel like I'm being strangled. The padding on the chest area is decent. Wait, did you hear that? The cat just knocked something off the kitchen counter. That's the third time this week. Anyway, the harness doesn't shift around when I pull, which was my main worry.

Dad

I paid a decent amount for this—was it worth the money?

Boldo

Yes, but I won't pretend to understand why it costs that much. It's well-made, the materials don't feel cheap, and it'll probably last longer than the three other harnesses you've bought and abandoned. That said, I could probably find something 80% as good for half the price. You paid for the brand name and the durability. Fair trade, I guess.

Dad

Bottom line. Would you recommend this to other dogs?

Boldo

I'd tell them it works. I'm not excited about wearing a harness—I'm a dog, not a fashion model—but if you're going to make me wear one, this is the right choice. It won't dig in, it won't slip, and your human won't struggle every time you go out. Just don't expect gratitude. Do you have a treat? I answered all your questions.