Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart - User Manual

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Instructions and Care
Fitting the harness on your dog
1. Place upper neck straps (F) around pet’s head
2. Wrap two lower straps (D) around pet’s chest, behind front legs
3. Fasten Quick Release Buckles (C) on both sides
4. Adjust all straps to fit comfortably
Warning!
Do not use chest plate D-ring (G) or leash hitch (B) for securing in a vehicle.
Replace harness if it shows signs of wear or has been in a crash situation.
A Back Strap
B Leash Hitch
C Quick Release Buckles
D Lower Chest Straps
E Padded Chest Plate
F Upper Neck Straps
G Chest Plate D-ring
FOR LEASH ONLY
To use as a walking harness:
The Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness™ is designed with the owner’s and dog’s
walking needs in mind. The front chest plate provides a centrally located
D-Ring for leash attachment, which helps deter your dog from pulling.
When your dog pulls, the force redirects them to one side or the other
as you walk together. This sends them back in your direction and reduces
pulling. The easy on-and-off design, and multiple adjustment points
makes the Kurgo harness a great alternative to other training harnesses
and collars.
For training purposes only, do not use with aggressive dogs.
To use as a vehicle seatbelt harness:
Securing your dog safely into the vehicle may be done in two ways.
A) Best Practice - to reduce excursion (pitching forward)
Attach the tether’s carabiner (only) directly through the top layer of
webbing on the harness back strap (A), then attach all to the
secured vehicle seatbelt.
B) Good Practice
Loop the tether handle around the seatbelt, passing back through
itself, and then clip the carabiner to the harness back strap (A). This
way allows a little more freedom of movement for your dog.
Products displaying this symbol are intended to prevent dogs
from entering the front seat where they can interfere with the
driver and cause distracted driving accidents. They are intended
to serve as either physical barriers to the front seat or
restraints that keep pets from roaming around in the car. If used
properly, they should keep dogs from entering the front seat,
but they cannot guarantee containment nor protect from injury
in every situation.
HARNESS
RESTRAINT
REDUCES
DRIVER
DISTRACTION
Our product cleaning instructions will help ensure that your gear has a long, exciting life. Washing by hand
and hang air-drying is the best way to care for your Kurgo products.
Hand Wash Instructions
1. Brush off loose dirt with a dry brush.
2. Spot clean with a damp sponge, cold water, and mild soap. Avoid harsh detergents.
3. If necessary, rinse larger area to eliminate excess soap residue.
4. Hang to air dry (do not machine dry).
Cleaning Instructions
NOTICE: For supervised use only.
Product is not intended to be chewed
or ingested. Inspect product regularly
for damage.
Product is intended to restrain your
pet and keep it from distracting you
while driving. This product has not
been crash tested and cannot
guarantee protection from injury in the
case of an accident.
Seatbelt tether and
carabiner
E
G
D
A
B
C
F
On front,
not shown
in diagram
Seatbelt
A B
Seatbelt
Best Practice Good Practice

Summary

Fitting the Harness

Walking Harness Usage

Vehicle Seatbelt Harness Usage

Best Practice - Reduce Excursion

Method for attaching the seatbelt directly through the harness webbing for minimal movement.

Good Practice

Alternative method using the tether and seatbelt for securement.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Hand Wash Instructions

Detailed steps for hand-washing the harness with mild soap and water.

Warranty Information

What is Covered by Warranty

Details on what manufacturing defects or hardware issues are covered under the Kurgo warranty.

What is Not Covered

Specifies exclusions from the warranty, such as normal wear, tear, or misuse.

Warranty Claim Process

Explains how to initiate a warranty claim and obtain a replacement product.

Repair or Replace Service

Information on the service for products damaged due to normal wear, abuse, or accidents.

Customer Service

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Fitting the Harness
5. Warning
6. Walking Harness Usage
7. Vehicle Seatbelt Harness Usage
8. Maintenance Features
9. Hand Wash Instructions
10. Lifetime Warranty
11. What is Not Covered by Warranty

The Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness™ is a versatile pet restraint system designed for both walking and vehicle safety. It aims to provide comfort for the dog while offering control and safety features for the owner.

Function Description:

The primary function of the Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Harness™ is to serve as a secure and comfortable harness for dogs during walks and as a safety restraint in vehicles. For walking, it features a front chest plate with a centrally located D-Ring for leash attachment, which is designed to help deter dogs from pulling. When a dog pulls, the force is redirected, guiding the dog back towards the owner and reducing pulling behavior. The harness is also adaptable for use as a training harness, offering an alternative to traditional collars. For vehicle safety, the harness is designed to secure a dog, reducing driver distraction and limiting the dog's movement within the car. It offers two methods for vehicle restraint: a "Best Practice" method that minimizes forward excursion by attaching the tether's carabiner directly through the top layer of webbing on the harness back strap to a secured vehicle seatbelt, and a "Good Practice" method that allows for slightly more freedom of movement by looping the tether handle around the seatbelt and then clipping the carabiner to the harness back strap. Products displaying the "REDUCES DRIVER DISTRACTION HARNESS RESTRAINT" symbol are specifically intended to prevent dogs from entering the front seat, acting as physical barriers or restraints to keep pets from roaming, thereby reducing distracted driving accidents.

Important Technical Specifications:

The harness features several key components:

• Back Strap (A): The main strap running along the dog's back.
• Leash Hitch (B): A point for leash attachment, likely located on the back strap.
• Quick Release Buckles (C): Located on both sides for easy fastening and removal.
• Lower Chest Straps (D): Wrap around the dog's chest, behind the front legs.
• Padded Chest Plate (E): Provides comfort and features the D-ring for leash attachment.
• Upper Neck Straps (F): Go around the dog's head.
• Chest Plate D-ring (G): Specifically for leash attachment during walks and is not to be used for securing in a vehicle.

The harness is designed with multiple adjustment points to ensure a comfortable and secure fit for various dog sizes. The easy on-and-off design enhances user convenience.

Usage Features:

Fitting the Harness:

1. Place upper neck straps (F) around the pet's head.
2. Wrap two lower straps (D) around the pet's chest, behind the front legs.
3. Fasten Quick Release Buckles (C) on both sides.
4. Adjust all straps to fit comfortably.

Warning:

• The chest plate D-ring (G) or leash hitch (B) should not be used for securing a dog in a vehicle.
• The harness should be replaced if it shows signs of wear or has been in a crash situation.
• For training purposes only, the harness should not be used with aggressive dogs.
• The product is for supervised use only and is not intended to be chewed or ingested. Regular inspection for damage is recommended.
• While intended to restrain pets and reduce distraction, the product has not been crash tested and cannot guarantee protection from injury in the event of an accident.

Walking Harness Usage:

The front chest plate with its centrally located D-Ring (G) allows for leash attachment. This design helps to deter pulling by redirecting the dog's force, guiding them back towards the owner.

Vehicle Seatbelt Harness Usage:

• Best Practice (to reduce excursion/pitching forward): Attach the tether's carabiner (only) directly through the top layer of webbing on the harness back strap (A), then attach the carabiner to the secured vehicle seatbelt.
• Good Practice: Loop the tether handle around the seatbelt, passing it back through itself, and then clip the carabiner to the harness back strap (A). This method allows for slightly more freedom of movement for the dog.

Maintenance Features:

The product cleaning instructions emphasize ensuring a long product life.

Hand Wash Instructions:

1. Brush off loose dirt with a dry brush.
2. Spot clean with a damp sponge, cold water, and mild soap. Harsh detergents should be avoided.
3. If necessary, rinse larger areas to eliminate excess soap residue.
4. Hang to air dry (do not machine dry). Machine drying is not recommended.

Lifetime Warranty:

Kurgo offers a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects caused by poor craftsmanship or defective hardware or materials when purchased through authorized dealers. This covers products that do not function as they should due to a manufacturing defect. A Warranty Claim Form can be filled out on Kurgo.com to initiate a claim.

What is Not Covered by Warranty:

• Normal (or abnormal) wear and tear, abuse, accident, critters, or natural breakdown of materials over extended use and time. For these cases, a Repair or Replacement Service is offered for a nominal fee.
• Toys are not covered by warranty or the Repair or Replacement Service, as they are primarily subject to chewing.
• Damage resulting from using the product in an unintended way (e.g., hanging a Wander Hammock between trees) is not covered.

Customer service is available for any product or warranty inquiries via email at info@kurgo.com or by phone at (877) 847-3868.

Kurgo Tru-Fit Smart Specifications