Warming/Cooling Dog Harness, Adjustable Neck, Medium, Black

We got this for our epileptic dog because she tends to run hot in the summer and when she gets overheated she has seizures. She's a 40 lb pocket pittie with a dachshund shaped body (long and squat) so we originally ordered a medium but had to send it back and get a small. The small fits her perfectly! It's convenient, we just put it on her whenever we notice her temp is elevated and it cools her off. The harness is easy to get on and off. I love that the cool pack is against her chest where she needs it most. I wish the cool pack lasted a little longer but the ice pack is necessarily small and I'm not surprised by how quickly her body heat warms it up. I like that it's not overly cold and it doesn't seem to bother her. This chill harness does the job and it gets her temp down. This is not something I could use to keep her cool while she's out in the sun all day because the chill pack doesn't last that long, but it's perfect for that quick 30 minute cool down and once her temp is down she tends to stay cool for awhile. At some point I will probably try to find additional ice packs so I can just swap them out as they warm up and extend the cooling time.

I have a big problem here!I ordered 2 Kumfy Tailz warming/cooling Dog Harness for my yorkie in 2 diferent sizes, x-small and small to see which one fit on him because he is between sizes so....I received the x-small harness on Monday June 3 and it was too small for my dog, I received the Small size one today BUT the product was packaged in a zip-lock bag WITHOUT the gel-kumfy pax in it!This product is USELESS like this!Also it looks like they sent me a product that was previously returned because the harness has white dog hair on it.Very dissapointed......UPDATE:After I received the first harness without the kumfy pax AMAZON send me another one which I received today WITHOUT THE "REUSABLE KUMFY PAX" AGAIN!Is this a JOKE?At this point I don't want to return the product I just want to receive the gel-pax!UPDATE:Today, Sat June 8 I finally received the "Kumfy Tailz with the Kumfy Pax" in it. The complete product!I tried already in my yorkie and fits nice ( small size ) and is lightweight.After all, I'm finally happy with the product.

I bought this for a Parson Russell Terrier who loves to walk and is getting along at 11 years old. I have read that some people have had difficulty with sizing but this was absolutely not my experience. I went to the trouble of exchanging emails with Kumfy Tailz' personnel beforehand to obtain a level of comfort about the device before purchasing it and as a result I have a harness that fits this long bodied and legged version of the breed really well. It's important to know the weight of your dog as well as it's measurements to ensure you get the right fit.I have not bought any additional freezer packs, I haven't found the need. I simply pull the pack out from its pocket in the harness bib after the walk and return it to the freezer so it's ready for the next walk. It's really well made from quality material and I have no hesitation in recommending this product to dog owners looking to bring a little more comfort and enjoyment to their dog's life on summer walks.

Ordered two harnesses for my large older dogs so that they could march in a parade with my veterinary co-workers tomorrow. It will be a record high for the 4th of July in Washington. Representing a veterinary clinic in the parade, naturally I wanted to display heat safety as an example to others. Even went to the extreme of buying mushers wax to apply to their paw pads before fitting their booties so that they can safely walk on the hot asphalt. Unfortunately I received only one harness, so only one of my dogs will not be able to attend, which saddens me because they love all the attention they get from the crowd, and sadly due to age this would probably be his last parade. As a responsible pet parent I do all I can to ensure my elderly dogs enjoy the best life possible while I still have them around. I ordered rush shipping so that I could ensure the product in time for the 4th. Missed orders mean more than your know, even if it's a simple harness. To make matter worse, I really have no idea if my issue was resolved because I could not understand a word the gentleman was saying to me on the phone. Overall worst experience with Amazon yet!

SizingI have a 20 lb French Bulldog with a 16" neck and 21" chest and the size small fits him well. Since the maximum neck measurement for the size small is 16", getting the harness over his big head isn't as easy as I'd like it to be. A design improvement would be to give the neck straps clipping extenders like the chest straps. I didn't need the chest extender straps because my Frenchie's girth measurements met the minimum for the small. That means that getting the next size up would've been too loose in the chest but easier to get over the head.EffectivenessAside from sizing, I have to say that I've tried nearly every cooling solution there is for my dog and this one just OK. As other reviewers have mentioned, the cooling pack isn't very big, especially for the small-sized harness, and it doesn't stay cold for more than an hour. We live part-time in South Texas and the cooling pack hasn't stayed cold for more than 30 minutes during 15 minute walks in 75 degree Fall weather. That's not hot by any means for Texas weather, so I don't anticipate that the cooling pack will stay cold for more than 15 minutes in normal, 85+ degree Summer heat.Overall, it's likely a better solution if you live in milder weather and/or only plan on taking your dog out for a limited amount of time in hot temperatures. I'll be keeping the harness and likely layering it with a cooling bandana until I can find a more effective cooling solution for my active pup. It's better than having nothing.