Shepherd Austraila – Canine Cooling Harness

The key challenges were developing a harness to keep working dogs cool aiding in the prevention of heat stroke whilst meeting the critical needs from law enforcement and search and rescue operations. The innovative solution integrates an advanced ventilation layer with an efficient cooling system of strategically placed gel packs that absorb and dissipate heat from the dog’s body. The ergonomic design ensures comfort, durability, and functionality with adjustable straps for a secure fit, weather-resistant materials, and attachment points for leashes and equipment, enhancing the performance, safety, and well-being of these hardworking canines in dangerous, demanding hot environments.

The Shepherd Cooling Harness supports heat stroke prevention through an innovative cooling system. 3D Aeromesh layers combined with three strategically placed cooling pockets on the Canines Chest Plate and Rib Cage areas contain removable gel packs that absorb and dissipate heat. The pockets’ insulate the gel packs from the external environmental influences, while the inner stretchable sports mesh panels conform to the dog’s shape facilitating efficient and safe cooling to the Dog’s circulatory system. Adjustable restraint loops with locking mechanisms provide a secure, customized fit. Durable, weather-resistant materials withstand various environments. Attachment points enable leash coupling for controlled handling.

The Shepherd Cooling Harness addresses the critical risk of heat stroke in working dogs, which can lead to brain swelling, oxygen deprivation, and permanent neurological damage, jeopardizing extensive training investments and the unbreakable handler-canine bond. It provides an innovative solution by integrating strategically placed gel packs that effectively dissipate heat, preventing catastrophic consequences. The ergonomic, durable, weather-resistant design ensures comfort, mobility, functionality, and safety, protecting investments while safeguarding the emotional handler-canine bond. Representing a significant advancement, it sets a benchmark for innovation, inspiring positive change, driving professional design demand, and contributing to a safer future for working dogs and handlers.

The Shepherd Harness integrates many innovative features to effectively keep working dogs cool and help prevent heat stroke in hot environments. The design and construction of the default harness is now the most advanced on the market for passive ventilation and breath-ability. These features combined with three strategically placed gel pack cooling pockets on the front chest plate and lower rib cage zones absorb and dissipate heat from the dog’s body, allowing effective cooling without discomfort from direct contact with thinner skin areas. The cooling pockets insulate and protect the Gel Pack from external heat and influences whilst transferring cooling back towards the dog, maximizing cooling efficiency and duration. Pockets securely contain the gel packs, preventing heat loss. Adjustable restraint loops with locking buckle mechanisms provide a secure, customized fit for different dog sizes, allowing freedom of movement. The inner stretchable pocket panels conform to the dog’s body shape for comfort. Constructed from resilient, military grade water-resistant materials, the harness withstands various environmental conditions like wind, UV exposure, impact, abrasion, moisture, ensuring long-lasting performance. Strategically placed attachment points, like the custom triangle Load rings integrated into the restraint loops, enable leash coupling for controlled handling by the handler, enhancing functionality.