The Non-stop dogwear Freemotion harness 5.0 is an adjustable pulling harness for dogs. The ergonomic design provides freedom of motion and minimal breathing constraint.
Non-stop dogwear’s original harness design is developed, tested, and used by world-leading athletes within canicross, bikejoring and skijoring, but applies to any active dog.
This upgraded version of the Freemotion harness has the classic Y-shaped front that allows free shoulder movement and minimal breathing constraints. The Freemotion harness 5.0 has a padded neck opening for optimum stability and support. The harness is specifically designed for activities with a high pulling point, such as running, biking or skiing. The pull force is evenly distributed over your dog’s body without putting pressure on their spine.
All fabrics are carefully chosen to be both durable and comfortable. The inner lining is gentle to your dog’s coat. There are no hard edges every seam has its smooth side towards your dog's body to prevent chafing.
3M™ reflective keeps your dog visible on dark or overcast days. The Freemotion harness 5.0 is equipped with a reflective loop* allowing you to see how your dog move, even in the dark. A safety light (not included) can be attached to this loop for extra visibility.
The Non-stop Dogwear Freemotion harness 5.0 comes in a wide range of sizes and is adjustable to fit most dogs.
*A leash must not be directly attached to the reflective loop. This will not hold the dog and may result in product.
How to fit the Freemotion harness 5.0?
The Freemotion harness 5.0 is adjustable to fit as many dogs as possible. Adjusting the harness correctly is important to utilise the properties to the maximum.
When adjusting the harness, your dog must be standing in the same position as when pulling; the back should be straight with the head and neck low as an extension of the back.
A pulling-harness should be snug around the neck to prevent it from sliding down towards your dog’s shoulders, as that will limit movement. If you think it is hard to get the harness on or off, you can twist it horizontally before pulling it over your dog's head. This can also be done when taking the harness off. Loosening the side straps will also help.
After initial adjustment for your dog, lock the straps of the back strap by simply threading the end of the strap back through the sliplock.
What is the difference between static and elastic side straps?
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.
Which knot is used on the back piece, and how do I tie it?
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.
What is the difference between the Freemotion harness 5.0 and the previous model?
The main difference is the padded neck and optimised 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 coloured straps that indicate size have changed to smaller, coloured 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.
