Writing as a kid who was harnessed, and a parent who harnessed one kid: Sometimes it is the best thing to do, if the kid runs off, and does not stop when called. My grandmother introduced me to it when I was 3, and wild. I struggled in it at first, then after I stopped trying to run off, she would remove the leash. I had to train my younger one in a similar way. I just got her used to it at 15 months. I would attach the leash to my belt, and hold her hand. The leash on belt was a backup.
Writing as a kid who was harnessed, and a parent who harnessed one kid: Sometimes it is the best thing to do, if the kid runs off, and does not stop when called. My grandmother introduced me to it when I was 3, and wild. I struggled in it at first, then after I stopped trying to run off, she would remove the leash. I had to train my younger one in a similar way. I just got her used to it at 15 months. I would attach the leash to my belt, and hold her hand. The leash on belt was a backup.
emptynester7985 3 months ago