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The Best for Your Dog: A Harness or Collar?

As proud dog owners, we always want to provide the best for our furry friends. But when is it better to use a harness, and when is a collar suitable? At Pawness, we have the perfect solutions, so let’s explore the benefits and discover what suits your dog best.

Differences between a Harness and Collar

A harness is the ultimate choice for comfort and safety. It reduces pressure on your dog’s neck and throat, providing better control during walks. Our Pawness harnesses are stylish and functional. However, we also understand the appeal of a collar: simple and convenient, especially for well-trained dogs. They are perfect for carrying tags.

Pros and Cons of a Harness and Collar

Choosing between a harness and a collar can be a tough decision, but we want to ensure you are well-informed. Let’s examine the advantages and disadvantages of both options. A harness offers unparalleled comfort and safety, but some dogs may find it easier to escape from. On the other hand, a collar provides simplicity and convenience, but it can cause discomfort when pulling. The key is to consider the needs and behaviour of your dog. Also, consider both options and see which is most suitable for your loyal companion.

Factors to Consider

When deciding between a harness and a collar, some important factors must be considered. The breed and size of your dog play a role, as well as their training needs and obedience. Health and anatomical considerations should also be taken into account. For example, dogs with breathing problems or neck injuries may benefit from a harness. Additionally, remember the activities and environment in which your dog will be.

Advice and Recommendations

So, when do you choose a harness, and when do you choose a collar? Let’s look at some situations. A harness is ideal for walks in busy areas where you need more control over your dog. It provides extra safety and prevents your dog from escaping. A harness can help guide your dog without causing pain or discomfort for training and behaviour correction. Dogs with breathing problems or neck injuries should wear a harness to prevent further damage.

But don’t worry, a collar still has its place. If your dog is well-trained, and you want to hold them easily during short walks, then a collar is a good choice. Moreover, they can carry identification and tags, which is helpful if your dog escapes.

At Pawness, we understand that every dog is unique. That’s why we offer high-quality harnesses and collars that cater to the needs of your four-legged friend. Whether you choose a harness’s comfort and safety or a collar’s convenience, we have the perfect options for you and your furry companion. Visit our website and give your dog the best care they deserve!

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  • Do you order on Friday after 3:00 pm, or Saturday or Sunday? Then your order will be shipped on Monday.
  • Personalisation can add up to 2-4 weeks to standard shipping times.
  • We ship all products together when an order includes a personalised or pre-order product.
  • We verzenden alle producten in één keer wanneer een bestelling een gepersonaliseerd of pre-orderproduct bevat

Uncollected package

Sometimes an order is not collected from a PostNL location or another pickup point. In that case, the package will be returned to us automatically. We will always get in touch with you when this happens. Would you still like to receive it? We are happy to resend it once the new shipping costs have been paid. Prefer to cancel? We will refund the purchase amount, minus the shipping and return costs incurred.

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Exchange/return

If you want to return a product, you can contact our customer service team within 14 days of receiving your order at customerservice@shop-pawness.com. State your order number and what you would like to exchange or return. After that, you have another 14 days to return unopened, unused products to us. Edible items can’t be returned to us.

Conditions return

  • Personalised products can’t be returned or exchanged.
  • Tell us what you’d like to return within 14 days via customerservice@shop-pawness.com, and add the return form to your email (downloadable via the link below).
  • Return the products to Pawness within 14 days.
  • Returned products must be unused. We will not reimburse products with visible signs of use.
  • Return the products in their original, undamaged packaging.
  • Provide proper packaging and shipping material so that the products reach Pawness undamaged.
  • Return products and samples received for free when returning the complete order. You must also return products that you received for free and that no longer meet the conditions for ‘free’ after the return of part of an order. In the absence of free products, we will deduct the economic value of these items from the amount to be reimbursed.
  • The costs of returning and, if necessary, resending products are the customer’s responsibility under the Distance Selling Act. Make sure there is sufficient postage. Insufficient or unstamped shipments and shipments without a sender will be refused and not reimbursed by us. We only reimburse the return costs in the event of a mistake made by the Pawness team.
  • If you return a package to us, you are personally responsible if the package is lost. For safety, we recommend sending the package with a tracking code.

Send your return shipment to:

PAWNESS
Department of Returns
Hobbelrade 132
6176 CJ, SPAUBEEK
The Netherlands

Refund after return

Within three working days of receipt of the return receipt, we will return the purchase amount to the same account used for the purchase. It is not possible to provide us with a different account number.

See also the General Terms and Conditions.