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Should I buy a harness before or after getting my 8-week-old puppy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Golden Labrador | Male | unneutered | 1 month and 21 days old | 11 lbs

Is it better to buy a harness before getting the puppy or taking the puppy with you when you go buy the harness? The puppy is 8 weeks old.

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Answered By Tomasz Wnuk

Veterinarian

Published on April 28th, 2020

i would wait until you get the puppy. Even if you cannot take him with you to the shop ( he will not have all his vaccination at the age of 8 weeks), you could try the harness at home, and if necessary return or exchange, if it is not comfortable for Theo.

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