Product Description

Weighted vests can serve two purposes: to build muscle, and to burn excess energy and tire a dog out so it’s calmer when you bring the dog into the house. The problem with the second scenario is the more you use the vest, the better condition the dog gets in and then the dog needs more and more exercise to get tired.

Weighted Vests should not be used on dogs under 2 years of age. Dogs continue to grow and mature until they are about 2 years old. Adding additional weight to a dog before it is physically mature can lead to joint problems in the dog.

Our Weighted Vest are made from heavy, double stitched cordura denier backed fabric. The underside and along the upper back and shoulder of the vest is lined with faux sheepskin.

Our vests have individual zippered pockets where one-pound weights can be added. The large vests come with 10 pockets and 10 weights. The medium vests has 8 pockets and 8 weights. The small vests have 8 zippered pockets with half-pound weights (four on each side).

We recommend introducing the do to the vest without any weights. Once they are used to wearing it, you can slowly add weight.

There is a misconception (because of TV shows) that using a weighted vest on a dominant or aggressive dog will tire the dog and make him less dominant or less aggressive. This is totally false.

Extra Weights Available

The size and number of weights that come with your vest will vary depending on which size vest you purchase. You can also purchase extra weights. Solid lead weights are sold individually. Our small vest uses the 1/2 lb weights, and the medium and large use 1 lb weights.