XDOG Weight & Fitness Vest for Dogs - Health Enhancement Harness to Help Build Muscle, Improve Performance, Combat Obesity and Support Overall Health. Dog Anxiety Vest with Warming and Cooling Packs

Love this vest on my dog, got the red one, the dog is dark brown. After using it for a few weeks, i have 3 problems with it. First the stitching is weak amd will slowly rip while the dog runs around with a vest a rolls on the ground. Second, the dry zippers slowly collect hair and are becoming less and less sticky. Lastly the straps have no padding at all to them so any slight movement keeps chafing my dog's belly raw. Wish they made the whole thing from different materials with some padding. Definitely not worth more then $40.

Will add photos later, Sizing worked good glad I got a XL enough room for growth but still snug for an 1yo 120lb 1yo bandogg. The dog is comfortable no problems with movement and hes a little more responsive to commands when its on like time to get to work. Started with only 2 weight packs on shoulders using 3/8 steel slingshot ammo for precise weight/weather/swimming. Started on short walks this week and building to fetch next week then most likely add more weight in 2 weeks to be 100% safe no need to risk injury. Dont be an a*&and load up your dog with weight right away...... MAKE SURE YOUR DOG IS 1 YO AT LEAST AND START SLOW.. ITS NOT WORTH HURTING YOUR DOG.

I originally was using the Leerburg weighted vest, but I found it to be a little bulky and an awkward fit on my dog. Also, the vest kept shifting around, making it uncomfortable for my dog as well as wearing down the fur on her coat. It just always felt like the vest was moving around on her, getting in the way of her walking.On a friend’s recommendation, I bought the XDog vest, and after a few uses, I can say it’s definitely a lot better than the Leerburg. I love that the vest uses either sand or B.B. pellets, which makes the vest less bulky. It also allows you to control how much weight you want to put in, down to the gram. Plus, the pellets mold to my dog’s body, making it more comfortable for her. And the combination of Velcro straps and buckles allows me to get a much better fit—there’s been no shifting whatsoever.I have only two minor negatives: one, it’s a little bit of a pain to put on since you have to get the right fit each time. However, it’s a small price to pay to get a much better fit. Second, I wonder how well the Velcro will hold up over time once it gets dirty and used. I hope that the Velcro stickiness won’t be an issue later.Other than those two minor things, I am super happy with the XDog vest—it has really helped my dog calm down on walks, and it definitely helps tire her out. I wasn’t sure if it would be worth the money to get another vest, but it definitely was!

For 100 dollars it’s in line with other weight vests. if you fill the weight bags it bulges and doesn’t conform to the body like it suggests which I expected. the construcion seems dependable.Unfortunately, my dog hates the vest, acts panicked and freezes solid when it is put on, she just begs to have it taken off. It wasn’t even weighted she just can’t stand vests.So now I am stuck with it, because it can’t be returned, so before you try this vest, make sure your dog doesn’t mind wearing things like this. Also make sure you get the right size.

I purchased this item two months ago. It didn't fit my dog and was bulky and seemed like it would chafe. So I returned it - still haven't rec'd my refund. So I am out $110.00 and don't even have the vest. Customer service has been non-existent.

Fits perfectly on our 65 Ib Shepherd/Husky mix. I've noticed in this past week of using it that it DOES help with his anxiety. He seems to love it as he waits patiently for us to put it on before walks. Great, durable quality and has made play times and walking more rewarding for both my dog and I. I highly recommend this.

***Update*** January 2019Absolutely love or vest. Went fully loaded with sand about 2 weeks ago and I can definitely notice the difference in my dog. He has amazing stamina, running full stride non stop for a half hour. Even his during our drag session he is so much more confident in his abilities. He was struggling for a bit but XDOG was just what be needed. We also use other products from Muscle Bull and MvP Canine. Im so happy with his results. We also got a second red vest in SM. It does fit a lot better but Kino is definitely in between both the Med and the SMSo far so good, we think it my be a little too big but doesn't seem to be bother him or restriction in movement. Just added the sand today. I used plastic baggies for that. I like my equipment to be cleanNow that winter is coming along we will need all the help we can get. Kino is super active but can also slow down to a stand still on the couch. This is basically how he tore his ACL last years. No exercise then a explanation of exercise, horrible idea. The pup also really loves weight pulling and starting out his first season amazing, he even got invited to go to W3PO's Nationals but we couldn't attend 😞 We had him undergo surgery to repair his ACL and did months of strict rehab. Helped him win 2nd place at an competition 6 months later, he loves his job. This vest will help him keep his progress and help him excel. Will update later on we just started with sand 12/20/18

Updated review.This vest isn't nearly as good quality as I had originally thought, my dog used it a decent amount and it's already fraying at all the D rings.And since I've purchased it I've actually educated myself a little bit more on dog conditioning, and found that these vests - according to people more professional than myself - are garbage when it comes to training your dog.As is, today I put it on her to try out the drag bag... and due to the design of the vest it actually puts all the pull force across their lower neck... instead of the shoulders like a proper harness (like the ones you see sled dogs wear, with the cross back). Needless to say it was choking my dog the whole time she tried to pull it... not a very safe thing considering.Customer service also isn't that great. I ordered the "Milk & Honey" vest on pre-order, and in the time it took to ship I emailed and told them I needed to cancel due to financial reasons at the time... they still charged me full price months later when it shipped, and then charged me again a few months before it did.The concept of the vest is neat, and I honestly was fooled at the beginning too - but I've seen the CEO act like a complete jerk to various people that question the product, and I've further educated myself by people who take dog health seriously, versus a bunch of furmoms that don't know the difference.The straps on the vests can cut into your dog, as they aren't padded.I would personally recommend looking at other options and reading up on dog weight training before spending the insane amount these vests cost.(Also the broken hook on the dorsal D-ring is from their parachute which snapped the very first use. It's plastic, and if you happen to live in the cold it becomes very brittle).

The vest is well made. Heavy construction that should stand up to the rigors of an active dog. Unfortunately, our dog would not allow us to put it on her, due to her anxiety level. If the vest had buckles instead of a feed through that might make it so it could be adjusted ahead of time, then just clipped together. Although we could not return through Amazon, by calling the owner in Texas, he was very helpful and we have come to an agreement that is very satisfactory! Great vest, Great company!!

FIRST OFF I will start off by saying that the xdog customer service people are amazing ( spefically abel) my original order had gotten lost. I was very worried about this however after contacting xdog directly my fears were washed away. My order was quickly replaced and I was able to actually verify the correct size for my dog.My partner and I have wanted to purchase this vest for quite sometime after debate between this and other brands. After much research we decided to go with xdog. I am so thrilled to have received this vest for my girl. She is a very energetic dog and after the first use I have seen a difference. The quality is very well made and seems durable. The color of the vest that I purchased was red and it is very vibrant. I cant wait to purchase other products THANK YOU XDOG!

Great for training. She was attacked two years ago while on leash, and we’ve had issues ever since with dog encounters while on leash. We saw a change around other dogs almost immediately. Not the fastest runner, so probably won’t try the parachute, but definitely interested in trying the drag bags.

I was so excited to get my baby a vest! It shipped the day I ordered it and even with having to go through customs, it arrived in less than 2 weeks. When I opened the package, everything was exactly as I expected and I was definitely satisfied. Great quality, great fit, great customer service after the fact too! Looking very forward to the future with my bullies and their training