ActiveDogs Bridge Handle for Service Dog Vest & Harnesses - Assistance Dog Handle with Reinforced Nylon, Heavy Duty Metal Clips & Service Dog ID Band - Black 12"

I purchased this to add to my mobility assitance dog’s vest. (I wanted to acclimate him to the tool before I gave you a review so I could be fair and honest) Once he was acclimated to the tool we went out to work. The product performs very well. At first (given that my mobility dog is a Rottweiler) I must admit I was a little wary of the fact that it has plastic clips. However given that he was tasking at heel with just his vest and the handle within basically 5 minutes of accimation my worries were for not. (I trust my dog I do not trust other people’s dogs) If you have a shorter dog (I do not my partner is a large powerful breed) this handle would be a very good fit for a vest that already has a handle, but the handle isn’t quite long enough to comfortably use. I am not saying I would use the handle to completely replace a leash but on my partner has been trained with a gentle leader and when working with this handle on his vest he is able to go without the gentle leader. Even a handle like this with plastic clips on a well trained dog is more than capable of holding up to a power breed. I would not suggest you use it on a dog who does not walk heel and I would not suggest you use it on a dog use is still in training. Still over all a very sturdy product. I will probably order another one so I don’t have to keep switching this one between his vests.

Ordered this bridge handle as we have a service dog that is medic alert/mobility support and needed a sturdy handle.. Have to admit, we were both very impressed with this product as it got here quick, and fit our needs very easily.. It is very sturdy and worked on the harness we have. As a matter of fact ordered another one for our other service dog's vest as well as it seems we can control the dogs better vs a leash.. This handle seems to be very sturdy and durable, was quite easy and comfortable to "hang onto" as we do have two German Shepherds.. Would recommend and the "service dog" tab seems to be easy to remove if not needed..

Very good product for the price. It will attach to any harness or vest as long as there are two pints of contact, however to prevent the tag from moving it is best to have outside to outside connections and not on top. Good length, sturdy, and light weight. Also very easy to clean when muddy, just rinse off and put in dishwasher. I would recommend this to anyone who is interested in training their animal also, as I have had very good results too. This is Dakota my hearing dog and also being trained for search and rescue. Hope this helped

it’s well made and just what I needdd

I wish it was a bit taller but it’s doing the job. I’m loosing my vision so I’m training my service dog to help out with my “low vision”. It’s sturdy and holds its shape well.

Fast service Works well for its purpose

Clipping onto the harness it works. Being easily to be able to grab and hold it works.The service dog embroidering is not attached if not paying attention it can slide off. I walk my dog on her leech and when others are near if need be I will reach down and grab the handle and hold it with hopes that they don't talk to my daughter I don't advertise fully out there with the best has hurt being the service animal in the all the other patches and everything else. Actually don't need her to have a vest or say any of that because I walk with an ambulatory device therefore I don't need any of that however I try to keep people from talking to her and doing things when I have her sitting and waiting so I have this but I said it moves it slides if you're not paying attention you'll lose it.

If you are training a pup to do guide work this is a great option if you have a harness to clip this to. It will not be longer than about a foot from the dogs back but even for our tiny Aussie doodle puppy this is enough length for my wife’s SDIT to do light guide work and get used to the harness and handle. My wife says the feed back is pretty good but not the same as a $150 handle, but gets the job done pretty well. Our SDIT is a bouncy, spinning puppy but this handle prevents her from twirling and gives adequate feedback for the handler. My wife did have to get a couple double sided clips to extend the handle but as puppy grows this will become a none issue. My wife highly reccomends these if you are getting your SDIT used to the sensory of hanresses and handles.