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S-K9 ChestCollar, a Chest Collar & Lead System

The S-K9 ChestCollar is a chest collar and lead system that uses a stabilising collar–chest strap frame to create early, lead contact along the chest bone, rather than relying on the throat, head, or tightening pressure.

The S-K9 ChestCollar represents a different way of walking a dog.
It does not attempt to stop behaviour through force.
It does not rely on restraint, correction, or conditioning rituals.
Instead, it works through predictive body contact and supports choice-based regulation.

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This path applies if your S-K9 arrives damaged, has a manufacturing defect, faulty hardware or stitching. This is covered under the S-K9 Design Warranty. You do not need to return the product. Photo evidence is required.

6 Months Design Warranty
If your S-K9 fails under normal walking conditions within 6 months due to material, stitching, or hardware failure, we replace it. No return required. Photo evidence is required.

What is a Chest Collar ?

A chest collar is a chest, collar and lead system that shapes how the lead travels across the body, creating predictable contact zones rather than relying on attachment-point redirection or tightening pressure.

This organisation of contact supports choice-based regulation rather than forced interruption.

Instead of steering the dog through where the lead is clipped, a chest collar organises the lead’s pathway so that contact appears in specific body zones as movement unfolds.

This defines a category of walking tools based on pathway and contact organisation, rather than clip position or mechanical restraint.

How the S-K9 ChestCollar is constructed ?

The S-K9 ChestCollar expresses the chest collar concept using a three-part stabilising frame.

It consists of:

A neck collar with a D-ring
A chest strap with a D-ring at its lowest point
A dorsal strap connecting the top of the collar to the top of the chest strap

These three elements form a stable structure that holds orientation and prevents the system from rotating or sliding to either side.

The lead passes first through the chest-strap D-ring, then clips onto the collar D-ring.

The lead remains clipped to the collar; the chest strap is not a front-clip attachment point.

This configuration organises the lead’s pathway from handler to dog and determines where contact appears during movement.

Because the collar, chest strap, dorsal strap, and lead function as a single connected frame, the system is highly resistant to backing out or slipping free under normal walking conditions.

How contact occurs during movement ?

This sequence describes how the S-K9 ChestCollar responds to forward movement.

When the dog initiates forward movement, the lead follows the pathway organised by the frame.

Because the lead passes through the chest-strap ring before reaching the collar, the earliest noticeable contact appears along the chest bone (sternum).

This early, lead-mediated contact is called the Chest Touch.
It functions as a predictive cue, appearing at the very start of forward intention, before tension builds.

Chest Touch (Predictive Cue)

Early, lead-mediated chest contact that appears before tension build

If forward movement continues, increased lead engagement brings contact higher toward the neck and scruff area.

This secondary contact is called the Scruff Touch.

It functions as a grounding cue: a stabilising contact that can interrupt escalation and bring movement to a pause.

Scruff Touch (Grounding Cue)

Higher contact toward the scruff if forward movement continues.

Over time, many dogs begin to recognise the Chest Touch as a reliable predictor of the Scruff Touch.

As a result, regulation may occur earlier, with the Chest Touch alone.

No tightening, choking, or head control is required.

The system does not add signals; it arranges where contact naturally appears as movement unfolds.

Rewriting Walking: From Pressure to Predictive Touch.

Your dog doesn’t pull because they’re stubborn. They pull because collars, harnesses, and head collars create pressure that blocks learning. The S-K9 ChestCollar removes that pressure, allowing dogs to naturally regulate their own movement. No corrections. No commands. Just calm walks.

Most walking tools meet forward movement by adding pressure.

Tightening at the neck.
Redirection at the head.
Resistance through the body.

When movement is met this way, tension tends to increase rather than resolve.

The S-K9 ChestCollar does not attempt to block movement.

It changes where and when contact appears.

Instead of pressure being used to stop behaviour, early contact becomes information about movement.

No commands.
No corrections.
Just calm movement.

The Pressure Loop

When a dog is on a lead, three forms of pressure are introduced to the dog at once:

Environmental pressure (movement, stimulation, triggers)
Physical pressure (lead tension, restraint, redirection)
Moral pressure (correction, expectation, control)

Most walking tools respond to pulling by adding more physical pressure, which increases tension rather than resolving it.

These pressures don’t affect only dogs, Handlers experience a parallel build-up.

Physical tension on the lead makes walking uncomfortable or unstable.
Social Pressure and a sense of being watched or judged.
Moral Pressure — the feeling that something must be fixed, managed, or controlled.

When pressure rises on both ends of the lead, it reinforces itself.

The S-K9 is designed to remove that loop.

Two different ways learning unfolds on the lead

Lead-based control tools

(head collars, anti-pull harnesses...)

Pressure
Force
Correction
Redirection
Resistance
Tension
Management

S-K9 ChestCollar

(touch-based feedback system)

Touch
Prediction
Feedback
Sequence
Balance
Release
Regulation

Two different ways learning unfolds on the lead

Lead-based control tools

(head collars, anti-pull harnesses...)

Pressure
Force
Correction
Redirection
Resistance
Tension
Management

S-K9 ChestCollar

(touch-based feedback system)

Touch
Prediction
Feedback
Sequence
Balance
Release
Regulation

Dogs Choose Calm When the Body Feels Safe

No Pulling, Naturally

The S-K9 ChestCollar doesn’t overpower the dog. It gives the body information that makes pulling feel unnecessary.

No Pressure or Pain

No neck load. No twisting. No redirection. The dog feels supported, not controlled.

No Commands Required

Calm comes from internal regulation, not obedience. The S-K9 ChestCollar works even if you say nothing.

Escape-Proof Fit

The chest anchor and neck stabiliser create a centred frame making slipping out physically unlikely.

Instant Calm Through Touch

The S-K9 ChestCollar communicates directly with the dog’s body through gentle predictive touch, helping them self-regulate.

FAQ: Understanding Walking Tools & the S-K9 Difference

How is the S-K9 different from no-pull or front-clip harnesses?

Most no-pull and front-clip harnesses reduce pulling by redirecting the dog’s movement when tension appears.
The S-K9 works differently: it introduces a predictive chest cue before resistance happens, allowing the dog to adjust their movement without being turned, corrected, or actively managed.

Does the S-K9 rely on lead pressure to work?

No.
Many traditional tools rely on a pressure → resistance → handler action loop.
The S-K9 removes this loop. The lead becomes feedback rather than control, allowing the dog to resolve movement without the handler acting on the lead.

Is the S-K9 similar to the TTouch Harmony Harness?

The Tellington TTouch Harmony Harness is a front-clip harness designed to be used with handler-applied exercises and lead-based “ask and release” signals.
The S-K9 does not rely on handler-applied exercises or lead cues. Its touch signals are built into the system itself, rather than being applied by the handler.

Note:Brand names are mentioned for clarity and context. Descriptions refer to general design intent rather than individual outcomes.

Why does the S-K9 not redirect or turn the dog when they pull?

Redirection can interrupt movement but does not always help the dog understand it.
The S-K9 keeps the dog oriented toward the environment and introduces body-based feedback that can be read and resolved without conflict, allowing learning to remain intact.

Do I need to train my dog when using the S-K9?

No formal training process is required.
There are no commands, corrections, treats, or techniques to apply.
Your role is to remain calm, present, and neutral so the learning loop stays with the dog.

How does the S-K9 compare to head collars such as Gentle Leader or Halti?

Head collars such as the Gentle Leader or Halti typically reduce pulling through head redirection and leverage, which requires careful handling and timing.
The S-K9 does not act on the head or neck and does not rely on leverage. It supports self-regulation through predictive body cues, rather than control.

Note: Brand names are mentioned for clarity and context. Descriptions refer to general design intent rather than individual outcomes.

Is the S-K9 designed for behaviour training or for walking?

The S-K9 is designed for walking without adding training pressure.
As pressure reduces, behaviour may change naturally — as a result of reduced conflict rather than a training programme.

Is the S-K9 designed for behaviour training or for walking?

The S-K9 is designed for walking without adding training pressure.
As pressure reduces, behaviour may change naturally — as a result of reduced conflict rather than a training programme.

What is the handler’s role when using the S-K9?

To hold the lead, stay present, and avoid intervening.
No cues, no corrections, no guidance — allowing the dog to experience and resolve movement calmly.

Why does this feel different from other “calm walk” tools?

Many tools aim to reduce pulling by asking the handler to manage pressure.
The S-K9 works by reducing pressure within the system, allowing learning to remain simple and calm for both dog and handler.

Is the S-K9 escape-proof?

The S-K9 is designed to remain secure when fitted correctly.

Because it does not rely on discomfort, restraint, or tension, dogs are less likely to resist or attempt to back out of it.
Its structure and fit — including the chest anchor and neck stabiliser — create a centred frame that makes slipping out physically unlikely.

Security comes from reduced pressure and stable positioning, not force.