It is generally not recommended that dogs wear a harness 24 hours a day, in addition to the health and behavioral reasons mentioned above, there are some factors to consider:
Hair problem
- Constant wearing of the harness can cause frequent friction with your dog's hair, which can lead to tangles and tangles, especially around the edges of the harness and in close contact with the skin. This will not only affect the beauty of the dog's hair, but also may damage the root of the hair and affect the normal growth of the hair.
- Prolonged pressure may also lead to local hair loss, forming alopecia areata. For example, if the harness is too tight on the dog's chest or abdomen, it will block the blood circulation to the hair follicles in that area, so that the hair follicles can not get enough nutrients, resulting in hair loss.
Psychological influence
- Dogs are very sensitive to their environment and physical feelings, and wearing a harness for 24 hours will give them a continuous sense of bondage, which may trigger psychological stress and anxiety in dogs.
- Some dogs may exhibit excessive licking, chewing on the harness, avoiding their owners, etc., as a way to relieve the discomfort and psychological stress caused by wearing the harness for a long time. Being in this state of mind for a long time can negatively affect a dog's personality and mental health, making them timid, irritable or depressed.
- Therefore, for the health and well-being of the dog, the harness should be worn reasonably according to the actual needs, so that the dog has enough time to live and activity in a state of unfettered.