PetSafe Easy Walk Harness Review
The simplest front-clip no-pull harness there is. Here's how it works, where it falls down, and who should buy it.
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Who the Easy Walk is for
If you’ve never used a no-pull harness and you want the cheapest thing that genuinely works, the PetSafe Easy Walkis the honest starting point. It does one thing — front-clip redirection — and does it with almost no learning curve. For an average-build dog that pulls moderately, it will make the walk noticeably better on day one.
How it works
The leash clips to a martingale ring on the chest strap. When your dog surges forward, that front connection turns the dog’s shoulders back toward you rather than letting it lean into a back-clip like a sled dog. It’s the same principle the front-clip vs back-clip guide explains: move the pull point to the chest and pulling stops paying off. The quick-snap buckles on the shoulder and belly make it fast to get on and off.
Where it falls down
The Easy Walk sits across the shoulders, and on a deep-chested or barrel-shaped dog it can rotate so the chest strap rides up toward the throat. A snug fit helps, but if your dog is powerfully built or a hard-core puller, a dual-clip harness like the 2 Hounds Freedom holds its position better and gives you a second attachment point. The Easy Walk is also front-clip only— there’s no back ring for relaxed walks once the pulling is gone.
Fit and sizing
Sizing runs by the girth chart, and it comes down to a petite size for small dogs. Measure the chest girth behind the front legs, and use the two-finger rule so the straps are snug but not tight. Getting the fit right is what stops the rotation problem — our sizing guide covers it. A loose Easy Walk both rides up and lets a determined dog keep pulling.
The verdict
The Easy Walk is the right first harness for most people: cheap, simple, and effective for a moderate puller with an average build. Spend more only if your dog is strong, deep-chested, or a serious puller — in which case start with our full no-pull roundup. If you’re torn between two budget picks, our Easy Walk vs rabbitgoo comparison lays out the front-clip-only versus dual-clip choice. For the step up in comfort and build, our Front Range vs Easy Walk comparison weighs a premium vest against this simple front-clip, and if your dog is reactive, Halti vs Easy Walk pits it against a head halter. And if your dog is strong or rides in the car, our Easy Walk vs Kurgo comparison weighs this simple front-clip against a five-point crossover. If your dog backs out as well as pulls, our Easy Walk vs Web Master comparison weighs it against a dedicated escape harness, and for a small dog our Gooby vs Easy Walk comparison sorts the escape-versus-pull question. Whatever you buy, remember the harness manages pulling while reward-based training teaches the loose leash.
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)