Best Gear for GSD and Malinois Shepskys: Our Favorite Harnesses, Leashes, and More

Two alert and panting large breed dogs, a tan Malinois/Shepsky mix on the left and a darker German Shepherd on the right, sit side-by-side on green grass in front of lush green foliage, looking towards the left. The Malinois/Shepsky wears a teal harness and has a bandage on its front leg, while the German Shepherd wears a black and grey harness with a circular tag and a heart-shaped tag on its collar. Both dogs have their tongues hanging out and appear to be enjoying the outdoors.

If you have a large, high-energy dog, you know the struggle of a constant, low-grade arm workout on every walk. My two dogs, a Malinois/Shepsky mix and a German Shepherd, are loving but can pull with the force of a small truck.

As a dog parent who’s learned a few things along the way, I’m sharing the knowledge that has helped me manage life with my best dog friends. Here are the tips and gear that have worked for us.

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