PHOEPET Dog Harness, XS

A dog that pulls can make a walk feel like a tug-of-war, while a basic harness may offer only one leash attachment point. The PHOEPET dog harness has front and back metal clips, so you can choose the setup that suits the outing, plus a padded vest and a top handle for close control. It comes in XS and orange, with reflective areas intended to help your dog stand out on evening walks. The main buying question is fit: measure your dog’s chest girth before choosing a size.

What to know

The two leash clips serve different purposes. Attach the leash to the front clip when you want to discourage pulling, the product description says this can turn a dog back toward you when they surge ahead. The top clip is presented as the option for running, jogging, or hiking together. That flexibility is useful if you want one harness for both neighborhood walks and more active outings, rather than a single-purpose setup.

The harness slips over your dog’s head and fastens with two side clips. Four adjustment points let you refine the fit, while padding across the chest and back is intended to make longer wear more comfortable. Reflective areas add visibility in dimmer conditions, but they shouldn’t be treated as a substitute for paying attention to your surroundings. Keep in mind that XS by itself doesn’t tell you whether the harness will fit your dog, an accurate chest measurement matters.

How to use it

Measure your dog’s chest girth before ordering, then slide the harness over their head and secure the two side clips. Use the four adjusters to get a secure fit without making the vest unnecessarily tight. Before heading out, give the clips and leash attachment a quick check. For a dog that tends to pull, try the front attachment, for a walk or jog where you want the leash connected at the back, use the upper clip instead.

Practical tips

The soft top handle gives you a place to hold the harness when guiding your dog up stairs or helping them into an SUV. It can also be useful when you need a brief, closer hold in a busy spot. For example, if your puppy pauses at the bottom of a set of steps, the handle gives you a way to steady them without pulling on the leash. It’s a handling aid, not a reason to lift a dog by the harness.

A front clip changes the walking setup, but it won’t teach leash manners on its own. If you’re choosing between this and a simpler harness with one attachment point, the two-clip design makes more sense when you want to switch between front control and a back connection. If you need a fit for a dog outside the listed XS size, the details here don’t establish which size to choose.

Before you decide

Can you use it for jogging? The maker describes the back attachment as suitable for running or jogging, as well as walks and hikes.

How does it fasten? It goes over the dog’s head and closes with two side clips, four adjustment points help refine the fit.

Does it include a leash? The description specifies two metal leash clips on the harness, but doesn’t say that a leash is included.

Should you buy it?

A solid pick if you want front and back leash attachment options, reflective details, and a top handle in an XS harness. The padded vest and adjustable straps add practical fit and comfort features, especially for walks that may include stairs or getting in and out of a vehicle. Not the best choice if you can’t confirm the chest measurement or need a size beyond XS. Choose it when its two-clip setup and handle match how you walk your dog, look for a simpler design if you only need one leash connection.