I have now bought these harnesses for all three of my Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retrievers. They hold up really well over time and I love how easy they are to get on and off while also providing easy shoulder movement for the dogs. I use sturdier harnesses for major hiking adventures - but these are awesome for a walk around the neighborhood or a local outdoor adventure. Although there is no specific handle on these, it's super easy to grab the top of the harness if you need to quickly restrain the dog (like a surprise squirrel encounter). And I also love that you can update the harness with a new color by just buying one piece - which is what I'm on the site to do today! And you can get them clean by tossing them in the washer. I really, really recommend them.