I had heard horror stories about harnesses and how dogs don’t like them, will pull on the leash more, etc. But, I don’t like walking with a normal leash and collar because of the throat compression. So, I decided to bite the bullet and try this harness. My golden retriever is only 4 months old, so there was a learning curve, but within a few weeks, he got the hang of it and now walking him is a pleasure. I love that it is reflective and has his name and my phone number on it.