Category AI Visibility Report
Dog Harnesses AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈13,298
Est. AI queries / month
27
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 27 buyer topics in Dog Harnesses across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 13,298 AI queries per month.
- Ruffwear leads the AI shelf with 20.6% of brand mentions, followed by PetSafe (7.2%) and 2 Hounds Design (6%). The top three hold 33.8% combined — a shelf that has not consolidated yet, leaving a clear window for challengers.
- The highest-demand topic is “no pull dog harnesses for large dogs” (top keyword “no pull dog harnesses for large dogs”, ~1,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on reddit.com most (30.9% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ruffwear | 1,893 | 20.6% |
| 2 | PetSafe | 665 | 7.2% |
| 3 | 2 Hounds Design | 548 | 6% |
| 4 | Kurgo | 538 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Blue-9 | 523 | 5.7% |
| 6 | OneTigris | 347 | 3.8% |
| 7 | Julius-K9 | 237 | 2.6% |
| 8 | Gooby | 235 | 2.6% |
| 9 | Puppia | 232 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Non-stop Dogwear | 157 | 1.7% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| no pull dog harnesses for large dogs | ≈1,972 | no pull dog harnesses for large dogs | 1,600 |
| leather dog harnesses | ≈1,948 | leather dog harnesses | 2,400 |
| dog harnesses for medium dogs | ≈1,909 | dog harnesses for medium dogs | 1,600 |
| dog harnesses for running | ≈1,903 | dog running harnesses | 2,400 |
| dog harnesses for pitbulls | ≈1,885 | dog harnesses for pitbull | 1,600 |
| personalized dog harnesses | ≈1,848 | custom dog harnesses | 1,300 |
| adjustable dog harnesses | ≈1,833 | dog adjustable harnesses | 1,600 |
| dog harnesses with handle | — | dog harnesses with handle | 6,600 |
| dog training harnesses | — | dog training harnesses | 2,900 |
| tactical dog harnesses | — | tactical dog harnesses | 3,600 |
| back clip dog harnesses | — | back clip dog harnesses | 3,600 |
| dog harnesses for cars | — | dog harnesses for the car | 8,100 |
| dog harnesses for large dogs | — | dog harnesses large | 6,600 |
| dog harnesses with front clip | — | dog harnesses with front clip | 14,800 |
| service dog harnesses | — | service dog harnesses | 4,400 |
| dog harnesses for bulldogs | — | dog harnesses for french bulldogs | 5,400 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| reddit.com | 440 | 30.9% |
| ruffwear.com | 136 | 9.6% |
| rover.com | 83 | 5.8% |
| archive.ph | 65 | 4.6% |
| theguardian.com | 62 | 4.4% |
| chewy.com | 54 | 3.8% |
| caninejournal.com | 37 | 2.6% |
| onetigris.com | 32 | 2.2% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for dog harnesses?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Ruffwear (20.6%), PetSafe (7.2%), 2 Hounds Design (6%), Kurgo (5.9%), Blue-9 (5.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about dog harnesses?
GEOly estimates ~13,298 AI queries per month in this category across 27 buyer topics, led by “no pull dog harnesses for large dogs”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for dog harnesses?
The most-cited domains are: reddit.com, ruffwear.com, rover.com, archive.ph, theguardian.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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