All About It
Engineered for performance and comfort, the Howling Dog Skijor Distance Harness is a versatile, multi-use harness trusted by elite mushers and pet owners alike. Designed with the input of four-time Iditarod Champion Jeff King, this best-selling harness has proven itself on the trail with champions like Allen Moore and Aliy Zirkle, and it continues to be a top choice for recreational and professional canine athletes.
Whether you're skijoring, bikejoring, hiking, scootering, canicrossing, or simply walking your energetic dog, the Distance Harness provides the ideal balance of support, freedom, and durability. Made from rugged 1¼-inch wide webbing with reflective threading and lined with comfortable, slick padding, the harness is built to move with your dog and hold up to intense use.
Why You'll Love It
- Designed for Performance: Developed specifically to handle the steeper line angle of skijoring, bikejoring, and canicross activities, eliminating pressure on the dog’s hips and back.
- Veterinarian-Approved: Recommended by top canine physical therapist Wes Rau for dogs with back issues or who tend to crab while running.
- Versatile Use: Ideal for everything from sledding and ATV roading to hiking, daily walks, and car safety.
- Comfortable Fit: Fully padded and designed to rotate freely, minimizing chafing and ensuring a secure yet unrestricted fit.
- Highly Visible: Reflective thread woven into the webbing enhances safety during early morning or nighttime adventures.
- Adjustable and Durable: Features an adjustable body strap and strong, eye-catching webbing that stands up to tough terrain and weather.
- Top Choice for Long-Distance Mushing: Built to withstand the rigors of extended training or racing while keeping dogs comfortable mile after mile.
How to Use It
- Measure Properly: Use a flexible tape to measure the circumference of your dog’s neck—starting about an inch above the shoulder blades and wrapping around to an inch above the breastbone.
- Choose the Right Size: Match your measurement with the sizing chart below. If your dog's neck measurement and weight don’t align perfectly, size up to prevent the body strap from riding too high into the armpits.
- Fit the Harness: Slide the harness over your dog’s head and adjust the body strap to sit comfortably behind the front legs.
- Attach Your Line: Clip your skijoring, bikejoring, or walking line to the designated attachment point. The short design helps maintain proper pulling form and reduces strain on the back.
- Get Moving: Hit the trail, track, or sidewalk with confidence.
The Specs
- Materials: 1¼" wide patterned webbing, reflective thread, slick internal padding
- Adjustability: Adjustable body strap
- Visibility: Reflective edges for low-light safety
- Recommended Activities: Skijoring, bikejoring, scootering, canicross, hiking, roading, mushing, walking, and car travel
- Colors Available: Red, Blue, Green, Pink (please specify your choice in order notes)
- Sizes:
- XS: 17” neck (30–39 lbs)
- S: 18–19” neck (40–49 lbs)
- M: 20” neck (50–59 lbs)
- L: 21–22” neck (60–69 lbs)
- XL: 23–24” neck (70–79 lbs)
- XXL: 25” neck (80–99 lbs)
- XXXL: 26” neck (100+ lbs)
Additional Resources
Recommended by:
- Allen Moore – 3-time Yukon Quest Champion
- Aliy Zirkle – Multiple Iditarod top finisher
- Jeff King – 4-time Iditarod Champion
Give your dog the comfort, control, and performance edge they deserve with the Howling Dog Skijor Distance Harness—a trail-tested favorite for athletes and pets across the globe.
Shipping, Returns, & Guarantees
Free Home Delivery
We offer our own Home Delivery service! Check out the details on our Free Home Delivery page:
https://www.alaskamillandfeed.com/same-day-delivery/
Website Tips and Shipping Information
We also have traditional shipping options available if you need your package to be delivered outside of Alaska. Take a look at the information on our website through the link below:
https://www.alaskamillandfeed.com/shipping-returns/
Return Policy
ALL REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES MUST BE MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE ORIGINAL RECEIPT.
- Unopened products may be returned with the original sales receipt
- Opened/Used products are SUBJECT TO MANUFACTURER POLICY (If there is no manufacturer policy, we will be happy to return them as long as they are in like-new condition including all instructions and hardware and accompanied by a receipt)
