tips for getting ur dragon into a harness?

[stimulation]

i made a harness for my Iki and tried to put in on him
first he refused to put his arms into the holes
after calming him and eventually have the harness on, as soon as i put him on the ground he jumps like crazy, bloats up, and refuses to move
kinda like a juvie bloats up in water when bathing (and yea he is a juvie

can anyone share some tips and experiences?

 

[anc90]

Logan has a hard time getting into his also,but its practice and a lot of getting used to! But when he gets put on the ground he runs around like a race horse!

 

[bunnyrut]

make sure it is not too tight where it could be hurting him.

Mr Dargon used to wait until i had him almost completely in the harness before he would run a few inches and get out of it.
Eventually he associated wearing the harness with going outside, and now he sits completely still while i put it on him.

Tasty Treat acts like she's dying. -.-

i made sure my harness wasn't up against their necks, but she would open her mouth as 'gasp' for air when i put it on her. even if it is completely loose.
she just hates it. and she hates outside. she likes running around on the floor inside the apartment. but boy does she put up a fight with a harness!

 

[jezwolf175]

Fafnir hated his harnesses that I made. But I came up with a cheap and inventive way for him to understand that harnesses = freedom. I tied two ouchless hair ties (the big ones) together and put his two front feet in the loops. The knot is in the front. I had a lace stopper and some spare shoelace. Hopefully he'll understand that the weird thing he is wearing is a good thing. He doesn't struggle with me anymore so it's a start.

 

[SammyJayne]

Elliott hated his harness at first. This was until I discovered that the harness seemed to come up a little too high into his beard area, once I trimmed a little section to allow more room for his beard he stopped puffing up like a little balloon and I've had no issues with him and the harness since them. Perhaps your harness has the same issue and needs a little trim to make it more comfortable?

 

[sjcksnmnusa]

Could you post some pictures? Roxi always walked out of the one I made for her. I was following a design that is sold but in practice, it did not seem to work well. I know with Cera that it has to be foolproof. She is very strong and active. Any help would be greatly appreciated.