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01-28-2009, 11:54 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO
Posts: 36
| Collar vs Harness I've read a lot about Yorkies having weak tracheas. Is a collar dangerous? Should I use a harness exclusively when I walk Annie? |
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01-28-2009, 11:56 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| They do have delicate tracheas and it is best not to pull on them with a collar. Harnesses are much better. Welcome to YorkieTalk
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01-28-2009, 11:56 AM | #3 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sahuarita, Arizona
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| Harness is the best option! |
01-28-2009, 12:05 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama
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| WELCOME TO YOU AND ANNIE! For walking a good harness with nothing going around the neck is the best option. I prefer a Step-In to all types. |
01-28-2009, 01:51 PM | #5 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA
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| A well fitting harness is the best way to go! Welcome to YT ! It is always best to be safe then sorry.
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01-28-2009, 01:55 PM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies
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| I definitely prefer harnesses. Chattiesmom (see previous post above) makes beautiful, comfortable harnesses!
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01-28-2009, 02:31 PM | #7 |
♥Sapphire♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: PA, USA
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| Definately a harness! And welcome to YT!!!!
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01-28-2009, 02:40 PM | #8 |
Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA
Posts: 1,635
| Welcome to YT....we use a collar and Teddi is just fine. I think it depends if your dog pulls a lot or not.
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01-28-2009, 02:47 PM | #9 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lewis Center, Ohio
Posts: 245
| We used a harness for Biggie when he was a pup. We switched to a collar when he was closer to 1 year old and weighing 7 pounds (he is now 2 and weighs just under 10lbs.). I was scared to switch to a collar, but we were training for the canine good citizen test and I had better control if he was wearing a collar. He quit pulling almost immediately after switching to a collar. I really don't recommend a collar if a dog pulls alot. I also don't recommend a collar if they don't weigh too much. |
01-29-2009, 09:27 AM | #10 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St. Charles, MO
Posts: 36
| Thank You Thanks to all who replied. I'll stick with the harness. Annie is the apple of our eye and I couldn't stand it if I brought her any pain. |
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