My miniature dachshund Penny, age 2, wears the medium sized one and it works great. We think our adopted puppy Scout is a mix between a Jack Russell and a Chihuahua. She is 4 months old and maybe 7 pounds or so. At first I put the one with the 8 inch rod on her, thinking the smaller the rod the better if it works. My fence is a wooden picket fence with 4 inches between each slat (per my HOA requirements—sigh).

I put both dogs out in the yard and went on the outside of the fence and called them. They both kept trying to get to me through the fence but the harness kept them in… for awhile… after a lot of attempts, the puppy was able to get through with the 8 inch rod. It wasn’t easy and it certainly slowed her down a lot and she might not have tried so hard if I hadn’t been on the other side of the fence, but she did twist and turn until she got through.

So I put the 10 inch rod on her, and to my knowledge, she’s never been able to get out with that on. What has really surprised me is that the dogs can still get through their small dog door fairly easily with them on! That had been the one thing I was really worried about before ordering them. My dogs are sitting next to me now sleeping with them on too… so they must not be that uncomfortable. They had puppy bumpers before which are big padded things that went around their necks to keep them in the fence, but I’m sure that must have been more annoying to wear and hot in the summer.

I’ll certainly recommend the harness to my other friends with small dogs!

Great invention! Thanks again!

I just wanted to say that these collars are the most BRILLIANT things that I have ever seen! For the first time in 6 months since I've lived at my new house, I don't have to chase my dogs around the neighborhood or have a leash on them just to take them in the backyard to use the bathroom. I LOVE these collars and will definitely be doing business with you in the future when these wear out.

It was so funny watching my dog (that chases the neighbors dog in their back yard) he saw them and thought he would run through the gate to chase him today and was very disappointed to learn that he couldn't go through. I laughed so hard watching him. It was the BEST thing ever!

Just wanted to say thanks again and thanks for sending those out so quick. I greatly appreciate it! Not sure if you sell on Ebay, but I bet you would make a lot of money on there selling those. I will definitely be sending business your way if I know of anybody else having the same problems. Have a great day!

We adopted our second dog, Sadie, a dachshund mix, in January. Because our home features a lovely fenced yard with lots of trees and large play area, everyone was eager to introduce Sadie to her new evnironment and, especially, to our other dog, Roulette.

My husband and I are highly safety conscious. The well-built, attractive wrought iron fence is one of the reasons we bought this house. So, you can imagine our surprise upon discovering that the curious little pup was able to squeeze throught it. We didn't have the heart to tie her up, but didn't know what else to do.

Our veterinarian recommended Dog-Gamutt's Safe Behind Bars Adjustable Harness as the answer to our problem. At first my husband and I were skeptical, because we'd never seen anything like it before. We were both pleasantly surprised, however, at how easily and effectively the harness works and that it fits through our doggie door. Sadie steps right into it. Best of all, she maintains full range of motion and, to this day, has never wandered out of the yard. Without a doubt, the Safe Behind Bars Adjustable Harness has been a godsend in keeping our Sadie safe and free to fully enjoy her surroundings.

As a practicing veterinarian for over 19 years, I understand the level of importance caring pet owners place on ensuring the safety and well-being of their beloved animals. So, when I first heard about a new product that could prevent small pets from straying out of the yard, naturally I was excited to learn more about it.

Many of my clients prefer a fence over a stake and chain or controversial electronic containment system. But the amount of open space between pickets, often seen in today's popular ornamental iron fences in particular, can be a big problem.

The Safe Behind Bars Adjustable Harness is a unique concept that provides an effective, affordable solution for owners of puppies, kittens, and small fully grown dogs and cats. Well-constructed of soft nylon material, it features a durable yet light-weight crossbar which more than spans the distance between fence pickets, thereby prohibiting pets from slipping through and escaping. The harness is simple to use and adjusts easily for a secure, comfortable fit.

Now, small-pet owners, too, can experience the peace of mind that comes in knowing their animal will be safe while enjoying greater freedom both at home and away. I highly recommend the Safe Behind Bars Adjustable Harness.

Dear Maureen, I just wanted to take a minute to thank you for coming up with this dog harness. I just got married in March and my 5 pound Maltese was part of the package and we thought we were going to have to put up netting all around our rod iron fence to keep her in. This is so great because she is already use to wearing a harness but now we don't have to worry that she has gotten out! You are a genius!