Abstract: This disclosure pertains to a harness for animals, such as dogs, utilizing unitary leash grasping means secured to a portion of a harness, grasping the chest of the animal. A neck encircling portion is removably secured about the neck of the animal, supporting the chest grasping portion of the leash. A waist encircling band is secured along the length of the leash and is adapted with a buckle at the uppermost regions thereof. The animal may be restrained by forces exerted on the chest as opposed to windpipe choking forces when the leash is maintained in a staionary position.