Freemotion harness 5.0

The size finder on the product's page will help you find the correct size for your dog. Based on the measurements, simply fill in your dog’s numbers and a size will be suggested for you. With this tool, you will also see if your dog is close to going one size up or down. If your dog is in between sizes, we recommend you choose the bigger size for small/medium dogs (up to size 6) in particular. The colored tab on the harness indicates which size the harness is.

The harness’s dimensions are available on the product page if needed.

If the harness does not fit, you can exchange the harness for the right size. Visit this page to read more about returns and exchange.

The Freemotion harness 5.0 is adjustable to fit as many dogs as possible. Adjusting the harness correctly is important to utilize the properties to the maximum.

When going through this checklist, your dog should stand up, and the harness should be held in a pulling position.

Or watch this video.

1 - Neck
You should be able to fit two fingers vertically between the top of your dog’s neck and the harness for a medium-sized dog (sizes 4-7). A bit less for smaller dogs, more for bigger dogs. A pulling harness should be quite snug around the neck!

Important!
Fingers on top of each other, between your dog’s neck and harness.

2 - Depth
With the side straps, you adjust the depth to fit your dog’s chest. For medium-sized dogs, you should be able to fit two fingers vertically between your dog’s chest and the harness.

3 – Chest bone
The lowest point of the neck opening should be at your dog’s chest bone. The position can be adjusted with the side straps.

4 - Armpits
Make sure there is room for your dog to move freely.

5 - Ribs
The side straps should lie on your dog’s rib cage, not further back than the last rib bone.



6 – Attachment point
Adjust so that the rope you attach the line to starts right above the base of your dog’s tail. Lock the backstrap by simply threading the end of the strap back through the metal slip lock.

Important!
Ensure the knots on the leash attachment rope are tight before use.

Tips!

If you find it hard to take the harness on/off, twist it sideways when pulling it over your dog’s head. You can also loosen the side straps and open the hook and loop fastener at the back if needed.

If you have any questions about the fit, feel free to reach out to our experts at customer support, and send us pictures of your dog wearing the harness. The best angle is from the side while your dog is pulling.

The Freemotion harness 5.0 comes with static side straps as a standard. From size 4 and up, these can be replaced with elastic side straps. Elastic side straps give your dog a few more centimeters of movement for each stride. Because of this, elite athletes doing canicross, bikejoring and skijoring often prefer to use elastic side straps. The elastic straps are made for racing, and are less durable than the static straps.

We want you to have your harness for many years. Therefore parts that are exposed to wear and tear are available for purchase. You can find the spare parts in this section on our website. You can watch how to change the side straps in this video.

The knot at the rope on the back piece is called a Fisherman’s knot. Tighten the knots before using the Freemotion harness 5.0 for the first time.

The main difference is the padded neck and optimized fit. A reflective loop* has been added at the top of your dog’s neck. We have also improved the materials for better durability and comfort, and chosen to stitch the ends of the adjustable back piece to prevent it from sliding. The colored straps that indicate size have changed to smaller, colored tabs. We have chosen stitched logos rather than silicone on the Freemotion harness 5.0, as it is a more sustainable choice. 

*A leash must not be directly attached to the reflective loop. This will not hold the dog and may result in product failure.

The Combined harness is a pulling harness with the exact same design and function as the Freemotion harness but with additional attachment points for a pulk. The Combined harness also comes with an optional girth strap that will prevent your dog from sliding out of the harness.

Yes, this item is protected by a 2-year warranty. Should any product exhibit defects in materials or workmanship within two years of the purchase date, rest assured—we’ve got you covered! We will issue a voucher that can be used to either obtain the necessary spare part or to replace the item entirely.

For further details, please visit our warranty information page.