Abstract: A pet harness having a cinch band extending about the forward portion of the animal's torso and which includes an upwardly projecting portion with a ring to receive a leash. Shoulder strap includes a ring member through which the upwardly projecting portion of the cinch band extends. The shoulder straps terminate forwardly at a connector which also receives a retention strap which joins the forward ends of the shoulder straps to the cinch band. The animal is restrained by closure of the cinch strap about the torso and tensioning of the shoulder straps which occur simulataneously from leash or other restraint imparted forces.