PetSafe Easy Walk vs 2 Hounds Freedom
The two most-recommended no-pull harnesses, head to head. One is the cheap simple pick; the other redirects harder. Here's how to choose.
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These are the two harnesses people ask about most, and they solve the same problem differently. The PetSafe Easy Walk is a simple, cheap front-clip. The 2 Hounds Freedomis a dual-clip with a martingale that redirects harder and doubles as an escape-resistant harness. Here’s the short version, then the detail.
At a glance
| PetSafe Easy Walk | 2 Hounds Freedom | |
|---|---|---|
| Clips | Front chest ring only | Front chest ring + back martingale |
| Redirection | Good for moderate pullers | Stronger — two points of control |
| Escape resistance | Standard | Martingale resists backing out |
| Comfort | Basic nylon | Velvet-lined belly strap |
| Price | Budget | Mid — costs more |
| Best for | Simplest first harness | Real pullers who want the most control |
Pick the Easy Walk if…
You want the cheapest thing that worksand your dog is a moderate puller with an average build. It clips to the chest, redirects a pull, and costs very little. The catch is that it can rotate on a deep-chested dog and it’s front-clip only. Read the full Easy Walk review.
Pick the Freedom if…
You have a strong puller, or a dog that also backs out, and you want the most redirection short of a head halter. The back martingale plus front ring — run with a double-ended leash — give you two points of control, and the martingale resists escaping. You pay more, and you get the most from it with a double-ended leash. Read the full Freedom review.
The bottom line
Both work; the Freedom just does more. If budget is tight or your dog pulls only a little, the Easy Walk is the sensible buy. If pulling is a real daily fight, the Freedom is worth the extra. Either way, get the fit right and pair it with loose-leash training— the harness manages pulling, the training ends it.
Sources
- American Kennel Club — How to Stop Your Dog From Pulling on the Leash — AKC reward-based loose-leash walking method (Stephanie Gibeault, CPDT) (accessed July 22, 2026)
- American Kennel Club — Dog Harnesses vs Dog Collars — AKC on when a harness protects a dog's throat and neck versus a collar (accessed July 22, 2026)