Velcro harness! I almost lost her! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

lolasmomma · 08-21-2007, 08:27 PM

I got this really really cute harness for lola its pink with bows glitter everything perfect for my lil girly girl... well I took her for a walk today as usual in the same route and there was this big big dog... so we went the other way .. well lola loves big dogs! so she ran after him and I pulled her back and from the harness being velcro it came right off and she went after the dog... the dog starting going crazy the owner was yelling at me her dog almost ate my baby.... I was so scared the lady was so mad I felt so bad.. Im never buying a velcro harness again I dont care how pretty it is please BE CAREFUL if u have one!

Amber_lv · 08-21-2007, 08:37 PM

Wow What a scare!! It's wise to becareful with any harness you get. No harness is fail proof you must always check and recheck. There is always the possibility our babies can get out of any harness. I have never had a problem with the velcro harnesses but i have had problems with a few other harnesses before and it is very scary. I'm glad your baby is ok. This is a good reminder to always recheck your harnesses of any type.

stedmansmommy · 08-21-2007, 08:38 PM

Oh my gosh! Kelly!

I am so sorry girl!! I am so glad that you got little Lola back in time and thank you so much for posting this! This is something that I have actually worried about...it has crossed my mind more than once. Thank goodness Tatum is so small so I don't *think* she could pull hard enough to the velcro to snap, but you NEVER know. However, Stedman will do exactly as Lola did and pull and tug on the leash if he sees another dog (he FREAKS out and barks like crazy trying to get to them) - so I really have to watch him. BUT - ever since I bought one of the Silk Harnesses from Cindy (chattiesmom) which is NOT velcro...I have been walking him with that. I need to get my order in for Tate's! We just LOVE these harnesses! I do feel MUCH more secure when walking them with a harness that DOESN'T have velcro.

Big hugs to little Lola and I am so sorry that you guys had such a big scare!

Amber_lv · 08-21-2007, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Oh my gosh! Kelly!

I am so sorry girl!! I am so glad that you got little Lola back in time and thank you so much for posting this! This is something that I have actually worried about...it has crossed my mind more than once. Thank goodness Tatum is so small so I don't *think* she could pull hard enough to the velcro to snap, but you NEVER know. However, Stedman will do exactly as Lola did and pull and tug on the leash if he sees another dog (he FREAKS out and barks like crazy trying to get to them) - so I really have to watch him. BUT - ever since I bought one of the Silk Harnesses from Cindy (chattiesmom) which is NOT velcro...I have been walking him with that. I need to get my order in for Tate's! We just LOVE these harnesses! I do feel MUCH more secure when walking them with a harness that DOESN'T have velcro.

Big hugs to little Lola and I am so sorry that you guys had such a big scare!

OH YES!! I have one of Cindy's harnesses as well and i absolutly LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Connie · 08-21-2007, 08:49 PM

Did the velcro let loose at the tummy, or was it the neck? I ask because I have always used velcro harnesses and the only time I had a problem is once when I didn't have the neck velcro'd correctly and she slipped right out of it with the neck open. Other than that, I've never had velcro come undone. Maddie is a puller, and my daughter's dog pulls even more, and they've always stayed secure. Maybe this vest was made with some cheap velcro or not the heavy duty. I once made a dress for a 30 pound dog that was a puller and it stayed secure when they walked her. I'm so glad your little Lola is safe and unharmed! *HUG*

ILUVSADIE · 08-21-2007, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

Oh my gosh! Kelly!

I am so sorry girl!! I am so glad that you got little Lola back in time and thank you so much for posting this! This is something that I have actually worried about...it has crossed my mind more than once. Thank goodness Tatum is so small so I don't *think* she could pull hard enough to the velcro to snap, but you NEVER know. However, Stedman will do exactly as Lola did and pull and tug on the leash if he sees another dog (he FREAKS out and barks like crazy trying to get to them) - so I really have to watch him. BUT - ever since I bought one of the Silk Harnesses from Cindy (chattiesmom) which is NOT velcro...I have been walking him with that. I need to get my order in for Tate's! We just LOVE these harnesses! I do feel MUCH more secure when walking them with a harness that DOESN'T have velcro.

Big hugs to little Lola and I am so sorry that you guys had such a big scare!

I agree - Chattiesmom's harnesses are the absolute best - very secure - but with absolutely nothing around the neck to choke our babies. And they are gorgeous too. She has a variety of colors, made of silk so they don't mat our Yorkies' hair, with matching leashes, and adorned with Swarovski crystals!!

Thank God that Lola didn't get hurt!!

stedmansmommy · 08-21-2007, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber_lv

OH YES!! I have one of Cindy's harnesses as well and i absolutly LOVE LOVE LOVE it!

Aren't they THE BEST??? I can't wait to order Tatum's!

P.S. - I swear I am going to get back to you about that e-mail girl, lol. It has been hectic around here lately, and I needed my YT fix - so I decided to jump on and browse for a little while, lol

stedmansmommy · 08-21-2007, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ILUVSADIE

I agree - Chattiesmom's harnesses are the absolute best - very secure - but with absolutely nothing around the neck to choke our babies. And they are gorgeous too. She has a variety of colors, made of silk so they don't mat our Yorkies' hair, with matching leashes, and adorned with Swarovski crystals!!

Thank God that Lola didn't get hurt!!

They are fantastic!

Which color(s) did you get?? Steddy has the Lime Green one - and I want to order the Hot Pink for Tate - I am actually thinking of getting the Swarovski Crystals added on to hers

I figured that I had better not put them on Stedman's since he is so manly and all

Oh but I was tempted! lol

ILUVSADIE · 08-21-2007, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by stedmansmommy

They are fantastic!

Which color(s) did you get?? Steddy has the Lime Green one - and I want to order the Hot Pink for Tate - I am actually thinking of getting the Swarovski Crystals added on to hers

I figured that I had better not put them on Stedman's since he is so manly and all

Oh but I was tempted! lol

I bought the purple harness and leash. You need to tell Stedman that it takes a REAL man to wear Swarovski crystals!!! I'm sure that he's up to the job -

. He can be a trendsetter for all the male Yorkies on this site!!

Chattiesmom even sends you a little bag of extra crystals in case one falls off - and also a little bag of treats!!!

yorkiegirl83 · 08-21-2007, 09:40 PM

How scary for you guys! I've never had an issue with any of the harnesses I've made, but I make sure when we go out I securely velcro both sides right on top of each other and press down firmly just in case.

You must have been so worried! I once had a regular harness with the buckles from petsmart BREAK on me during a walk. So, I know how terrifying that can be

Shadow · 08-21-2007, 09:41 PM

I use nothing but velcro harness and clothing. Rocco is very strong and I have never had that problem. Maybe it wasn't a good quality velcro, or like Connie mentioned ..not fastened good. Anyways,glad she wasn't hurt.

stedmansmommy · 08-21-2007, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ILUVSADIE

I bought the purple harness and leash. You need to tell Stedman that it takes a REAL man to wear Swarovski crystals!!! I'm sure that he's up to the job -

. He can be a trendsetter for all the male Yorkies on this site!!

Chattiesmom even sends you a little bag of extra crystals in case one falls off - and also a little bag of treats!!!

I will have to go back and look at the purple because we DO LOVE purple

Honestly, it seems like I am always going after everything PINK - maybe it's time for a change LOL

And LOL...I'm sure Steddy wouldn't mind the crystals - I think his daddy would though LOLOL

However he doesn't have a choice with Tatum - SHE'S GETTIN' 'EM!

chloeandj · 08-21-2007, 09:57 PM

How very scary!

It is very important to have good quality velcro. I have seen some at Petsmart that were so cheap and hardly held...always make sure the velcro is good stuff and secured completely together.

MyFairLacy · 08-21-2007, 10:10 PM

Wow - I bet that was scary. When Lacy was still a puppy I bought her the prettiest stepin harness and leash set from a dog boutique in Dallas. She is a major puller though and stretched it out so it became too easy for her to get out of. And then one time the leash actually broke! It really is scary chasing after them like that. Now she has a leather stepin harness and leash set the I got from GlamourDog. I've used it for a year with no problems at all - it's VERY secure and being leather doesn't stretch at all.

So far as the velcro - I've made a few dresses for Lacy before (I have to be in the mood to do it so it doesn't happen too often LOL) and have always used the thinner velcro on the ones I've made. This thinner velcro is okay for clothes but I would never trust it for a harness - it just wouldn't hold well. I have bought dresses from ChloeBella and from another dress maker at a dog show and they use thick, heavy duty velcro that really holds together really well - I don't think I'd have a problem walking her in a harness made with velcro like that. Did the harness you used have the thinner velcro?

ladybugg74 · 08-22-2007, 03:42 AM

I have been thinking about getting velcro harness...was ready to order last week and then had changed my mind. That is one of my biggest concerns. May look into getting the attachables. I forgot who had them on their site. Attachable dress to the harness so my babies can look all pretty. Thanks for sharing. You have def. made me make up my mind. I am just overly cautious. I would be freaked. My babies run so fast and don't listen to us all the time.

08-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#1
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	Velcro harness! I almost lost her! I got this really really cute harness for lola its pink with bows glitter everything perfect for my lil girly girl... well I took her for a walk today as usual in the same route and there was this big big dog... so we went the other way .. well lola loves big dogs! so she ran after him and I pulled her back and from the harness being velcro it came right off and she went after the dog... the dog starting going crazy the owner was yelling at me her dog almost ate my baby.... I was so scared the lady was so mad I felt so bad.. Im never buying a velcro harness again I dont care how pretty it is please BE CAREFUL if u have one! __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

08-21-2007, 08:37 PM	#2
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	Wow What a scare!! It's wise to becareful with any harness you get. No harness is fail proof you must always check and recheck. There is always the possibility our babies can get out of any harness. I have never had a problem with the velcro harnesses but i have had problems with a few other harnesses before and it is very scary. I'm glad your baby is ok. This is a good reminder to always recheck your harnesses of any type. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

08-21-2007, 08:38 PM	#3
stedmansmommy I Love My Lil' Punkin's Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stedman and Tatum's World :) Posts: 15,331 Blog Entries: 5	Oh my gosh! Kelly! I am so sorry girl!! I am so glad that you got little Lola back in time and thank you so much for posting this! This is something that I have actually worried about...it has crossed my mind more than once. Thank goodness Tatum is so small so I don't think she could pull hard enough to the velcro to snap, but you NEVER know. However, Stedman will do exactly as Lola did and pull and tug on the leash if he sees another dog (he FREAKS out and barks like crazy trying to get to them) - so I really have to watch him. BUT - ever since I bought one of the Silk Harnesses from Cindy (chattiesmom) which is NOT velcro...I have been walking him with that. I need to get my order in for Tate's! We just LOVE these harnesses! I do feel MUCH more secure when walking them with a harness that DOESN'T have velcro. Big hugs to little Lola and I am so sorry that you guys had such a big scare! __________________ Mommy Loves Stedman and Tatum! They have us wrapped around their little paws! Last edited by stedmansmommy; 08-21-2007 at 08:40 PM.

08-21-2007, 08:49 PM	#5
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Did the velcro let loose at the tummy, or was it the neck? I ask because I have always used velcro harnesses and the only time I had a problem is once when I didn't have the neck velcro'd correctly and she slipped right out of it with the neck open. Other than that, I've never had velcro come undone. Maddie is a puller, and my daughter's dog pulls even more, and they've always stayed secure. Maybe this vest was made with some cheap velcro or not the heavy duty. I once made a dress for a 30 pound dog that was a puller and it stayed secure when they walked her. I'm so glad your little Lola is safe and unharmed! HUG __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

08-21-2007, 10:10 PM	#14
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Wow - I bet that was scary. When Lacy was still a puppy I bought her the prettiest stepin harness and leash set from a dog boutique in Dallas. She is a major puller though and stretched it out so it became too easy for her to get out of. And then one time the leash actually broke! It really is scary chasing after them like that. Now she has a leather stepin harness and leash set the I got from GlamourDog. I've used it for a year with no problems at all - it's VERY secure and being leather doesn't stretch at all. So far as the velcro - I've made a few dresses for Lacy before (I have to be in the mood to do it so it doesn't happen too often LOL) and have always used the thinner velcro on the ones I've made. This thinner velcro is okay for clothes but I would never trust it for a harness - it just wouldn't hold well. I have bought dresses from ChloeBella and from another dress maker at a dog show and they use thick, heavy duty velcro that really holds together really well - I don't think I'd have a problem walking her in a harness made with velcro like that. Did the harness you used have the thinner velcro? __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

08-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#10
yorkiegirl83 Love My Furbabies! Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: somewhere Posts: 4,427	How scary for you guys! I've never had an issue with any of the harnesses I've made, but I make sure when we go out I securely velcro both sides right on top of each other and press down firmly just in case. You must have been so worried! I once had a regular harness with the buckles from petsmart BREAK on me during a walk. So, I know how terrifying that can be

08-21-2007, 09:41 PM	#11
Shadow No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 5,368	I use nothing but velcro harness and clothing. Rocco is very strong and I have never had that problem. Maybe it wasn't a good quality velcro, or like Connie mentioned ..not fastened good. Anyways,glad she wasn't hurt.

08-21-2007, 09:57 PM	#13
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 6,112	How very scary! It is very important to have good quality velcro. I have seen some at Petsmart that were so cheap and hardly held...always make sure the velcro is good stuff and secured completely together.

08-22-2007, 03:42 AM	#15
ladybugg74 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,054	I have been thinking about getting velcro harness...was ready to order last week and then had changed my mind. That is one of my biggest concerns. May look into getting the attachables. I forgot who had them on their site. Attachable dress to the harness so my babies can look all pretty. Thanks for sharing. You have def. made me make up my mind. I am just overly cautious. I would be freaked. My babies run so fast and don't listen to us all the time. __________________ Heather - Mamma to Gracie & Hallee