|
Welcome to the YorkieTalk.com Forums Community - the community for Yorkshire Terriers. You are currently viewing our boards as a guest which gives you limited access to view most discussions and access our other features. By joining our free community you will have access to post topics, communicate privately with other members (PM), respond to polls, upload content and access many other special features. You will be able to chat with over 35,000 YorkieTalk members, read over 2,000,000 posted discussions, and view more than 15,000 Yorkie photos in the YorkieTalk Photo Gallery after you register. We would love to have you as a member! Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community today! If you have any problems with the registration process or your account login, please click here to contact us. |
|
| LinkBack | Thread Tools |
10-17-2006, 12:24 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario
Posts: 311
| Are Buckle Type or Clip On Collars for Training Ok? We registered Angel for a local Dog Manners & Obedience Beginner class. The information I got from the company via e-mail says, "Bring your dog on a six foot lead (nylon or leather, no flexi lines please) and in a buckle type or clip on collar (no choke chains or prong collars please). I have a harness for Angel made by chattiesmom. Are the buckle type or clip on collars safe? I don't want to choke her or damage her trachea. She's about 3 lb. 18 oz and is a little over 9 months old. If they're ok to use, do you have any recommendations on collars? Please include links and pictures. I have a Flexi leash that can lock in place at a certain length. Would this work at all? Thanks. |
Welcome Guest! | |
10-17-2006, 04:22 PM | #3 |
Minnie's Mommy Donating YT Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: WA State
Posts: 916
| When I took Minnie for puppy training I put her in a harness I told them no collar on her and they understood and she had her training with a harness on.
__________________ Carol Minnie |
10-17-2006, 04:35 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
Posts: 17,674
| I would talk to the trainers. If they are people you want to deal with they will understand about the trachea issues with Yorkies. I hope it all works out for you and you have a GREAT time with Angel in training classes. |
10-17-2006, 07:03 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs
Posts: 3,306
| Take her with the harness. They say collar because 1. it's generic for most dogs and 2. you typically can't compete with a harness. I don't like traditional harnesses so Loki learned to walk on a no-pull "Easy Walk" and we transitioned to walking (and not pulling) on his collar. But that's after training him to heel and all that good stuff. I also use his collar when he goes out to the yard to potty but Loki's 11 pounds - he's not tiny! Also, as far as the flexi - take it from someone who trains it is NOT a good idea to use the flexi even if you lock it. You will be juggling the flexi and treats and it won't work. Just get a cheap 4 or 6 foot leash. I like 4 foot for walks because it doesn't drag. I use a 6 foot for training class because Loki has to be walking around me and stuff for Rally. You'll probably be best off with a 4' 3/8"wide leash. Have fun in classes! It sounds like it will be really fun!!
__________________ |
10-17-2006, 08:30 PM | #6 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cambridgeshire, England
Posts: 1,208
| I don't think I would ever put my baby in a collar as at 4 months old 2.6 lbs and having never been in anything but a harness he is showing some signs that he may end up having trachea issues. Kim and Teddy |
10-18-2006, 10:23 AM | #7 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Ontario
Posts: 311
| Thanks for all your responses. I contacted the company, and the person who replied said a harness is fine. She said, "We prefer clients use a flat leash as it is easier to handle and there is no chance of the cord of the flexi becoming tangled or harming your hands." I will look for a cheap leash at PetSmart or another store. |
10-18-2006, 10:33 AM | #8 | |
I <3 Ferdinand Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arizona
Posts: 1,444
| Quote:
__________________ Britta ...and Ferdinand too | |
Bookmarks |
|
|
| |
|
|
SHOP NOW: Amazon :: eBay :: Buy.com :: Newegg :: PetStore :: Petco :: PetSmart