A pressure distribution element holding a ring (1), attachable to the horizontal chest strap (2) of a chest harness (25) which is closable-openable by a hook-and-loop fastener, by connecting the chest strap loop section (3) and the chest strap hook section (4) comprising a chest strap connecting portion (6), and a vertical connecting element (7) connecting the horizontal chest strap (2) of the dog harness to the belly strap (5), forming a loop around the belly strap (5) by folding back on itself, comprising at least a loop section (9), continued in a lower loop portion (24) resting on the belly strap (5) of the dog harness.