A common mistake when adjusting a 4p point adjustable harness is tightening the neck straps too much. When the neck is over-tightened, it pulls the entire harness forward, leaving less space behind the front legs and increasing the chance of rubbing.

Instead, try loosening the neck straps slightly, slide the harness back into the correct position, then tighten the body straps until the harness feels secure. In many cases, this simple adjustment is all that's needed for a much better fit.

If the harness still sits too close to the front legs after adjusting all four straps, it may be that the shape of the harness isn't the best match for your dog's build.

If they're close to the maximum measurement or still growing, we'd generally recommend sizing up.

Yes - in most cases, this is completely normal.

Our harness has a structured design, meaning it holds its shape rather than sitting tightly against your dog's body like soft fabric. This helps distribute pressure evenly while allowing your dog to move naturally.

As your dog lowers their head to sniff, climbs over obstacles or stretches forwards, you may notice a small gap appear across the top of the harness. This extra room allows the shoulders and spine to move freely and helps reduce rubbing during movement.

A harness isn't designed to mould to every movement. As your dog bends, stretches and sniffs, the harness will naturally move with them. A small amount of movement is normal and allows your dog to move comfortably.

Once fitted correctly:

• You should be able to fit two fingers beneath each strap.

• The harness should sit just behind the front legs.

• The front chest panel should sit comfortably without riding into the throat.

• The harness shouldn't twist or slide while walking.

The front chest panel should sit comfortably on your dog's chest without riding up into the throat. Around the body, the harness should sit just behind the front legs while leaving enough room to avoid rubbing.

Breeds can vary significantly in shape and size. We always recommend measuring your dog rather than choosing a size based on breed alone.

A correctly adjusted harness should stay in place without twisting or shifting excessively.

Check that the body straps are snug, and make sure the neck isn't over-tightened. Small adjustments to each of the four straps usually make a big difference to how the harness sits.

Sizing isn't standardised across the dog gear industry. Every harness brand is designed differently.

Different brands use different shapes, proportions and adjustment ranges, meaning your dog may wear a Medium in one harness and a Large in another.

We always recommend choosing a size using your dog's neck and chest measurements, rather than the size label from a previous harness.