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ALEX WILSON AND ARAPAHOE
Sales, Marketing and PR
Alex is from a sales and marketing background, having spent much of his career working in the horse and pet industry. He has a life long love of dogs and helping dog owners manage their dogs in an ethical way. He is also studying as a dog trainer and son to starting his Tellington TTouch practitioner training. When he is not working, his interests include training his Siberian Husky, Arapahoe, and getting involved in dolphin and whale research. In 2007 he co-authored the book Whales and Dolphins of Great Britain.

MATT WILDMAN AND MISCHIEF
Managing, Wholesale, Finance, IT & Logistics
Matt is a qualified humanistic counsellor and is from an IT background and has a great love of dogs. He is from a family of dog lovers but Mischief is the first dog that is truly his. When he is not working Matt has spent many hours volunteering within yourth projects counselling young people. Matt enjoys nothing better than time with Mischief and training her to look cute as the face of Spiffy Dog.

MARIE MILLER AND THE FLUFFY STUFFY
Technical Consultant
Recognised as one of the UK’s leading dog trainers and behaviourists, Marie is also a TTouch Practitioner Level 3 and holds an RSA Certificate in Counselling Skills and the Development of Learning. She has co-authored two books, 100 Ways to Train the Perfect Dog and 100 Ways to Solve Your Dog’s Problems. Marie also runs Paws 'n' Learn, the dog training school in Coventry. Marie lives with her husband, son and five dogs.

SPIFFY DOG
Product Tester

Spiffy Dog (now affectionatly known as Spiffy) is an Alaskan Husky and part of the Grizzle T racing team in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He is the mascot of the Spiffy Dog company and, along with Mischief, Arapahoe and Fluffy, he helps test out the Spiffy Dog products that Xtra Dog sells. Spiffy likes nothing more than meeting people and teaching the young dogs about sledding. He is an avid racing dog and tells us that his life-long ambition is to compete in the world famous Iditarod race in Alaska, he is very upset he did not join his team mates this year in Alaska.

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Not every dog will fit into our standard range of harnesses.This is often the case with cross breeds or dogs that are bigger than the breed standard. We know some harness manufacturers offer alternative ranges with more adjustment than their standard product, but here at Xtra Dog we know that this may not necessarily prove to be the perfect alternative which is why we offer a custom made harness in our walking range, the Zima multi-sport and the Zima X-back harnesses.

How does this work?
You measure your dog according to our sizing guide (below), email your measurements to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will provide you with a quote for your custom fit harness. Remember that this harness is made especially for your dog, so measure him or her carefully as we are not able to accept returns with custom fits. We advise measuring your dog 3 times, and get someone to help, to make sure the dog is standing straight. Remember to measure 'dog not fur', especially when you are measuring long-haired breeds.

What does this cost?
Small sized fleece walking harnesses cost £36.00, £42.00 for the larger sizes. For Foam Walking harnesses small sizes £45.75 and £49.95 for larger sizes. For x-backs and multi-sport harnesses there is a £10.00 surcharge above the normal price. 

How long will my harness take to be made?
We aim to get your custom fit walking harness to you within three weeks of the order being placed and paid for. X-backs, multi-sports and foam walking harnesses may take a bit longer as they are made in the USA.

Sizing for a Walking Harness

see diagram ...

A. Point of the Breastbone (or sternum). This is the central neck base - find the indentation near the base of the windpipe. This is your reference point when measuring your dog.

B. Neck Measurement. This is NOT a collar measurement. Start at the point of the breastbone “A” and pull the tape snugly around the base of the neck and back to the point of the breastbone. Do NOT measure half and double up. If you are unsure, please watch the measuring video.

C. Measure your dog around the ribcage. Take the tape measure just behind the front legs (making sure that there is clearance of your dog’s armpits) and take the tape measure the whole way around the rib cage. Do NOT measure half and double up.

D. Take the tape measure from the point of the breastbone and measure between the legs, to just behind the front legs of the dog. Make sure that you allow enough room so that the harness does not sit in the arm pit of the dog.

E. Let us know the weight, age and breed of the dog

• Watch the video that shows you how to measure your dog's neck and rib cage.

• Email us a photo of your dog to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Remember, always measure your dog at least 3 times to make sure you are getting consistent measurements.

Sizing for an X-back or Multi-sport harness

see diagram and watch the video:

A. Neck measurement. Measure from the breast bone (see above how to find it) all the way around the neck.

B. Length measurement. Start at the breast bone. Pull the tape measure from point of breast bone straight down the breast bone, between the front legs and continue by angling accross the rib cage, and up to base of the tail.

C. Dog's Weight

D. Dog's breed

E. Dog's Age, especially with a young dog

If you wish to return a product, you need to give us some information about yourself and about your product.

Please provide the following information:

Your Name

Your Address

Your Telephone Number

What you are returning (including size and colour)

What you would like as a replacement (including size and colour)

Please click here to be taken to the returns form.