Please help me pick the best type harness... - YorkieTalk.com Forums

_Chrissy_ · 05-29-2008, 11:57 AM

I saw these 3 types/styles.
Which is best?
Can they slip/get out of them?

Step In Harness
Roman-Style Harness
or
H-style Harness

Lupine® - Small Dog Products

Thanks for your advice

Amber_lv · 05-29-2008, 12:04 PM

I would gowith the step in or roman. not really sure what the difference is between the 2 but i don't like th H harness looks like to much pressure on the neck area. hope that helps

_Chrissy_ · 05-29-2008, 12:21 PM

It says "Using the Roman style harness, pressure is removed from the trachea, a relatively fragile area." But the step-in looks good too.

Javathon · 05-29-2008, 12:25 PM

I can see why the roman looks better for the tracea, but at the same time so does the step in.

hartygirl · 05-29-2008, 12:32 PM

I have a step in harness by Dogo. I will NEVER use another brand. I adore the harnesses and they keep my dogs safe. And they look cute too! Just the other day my vet commented on how neat the Dogo harness is. Also is is perfect to go in a carseat for dogs, it easily straps on to the pre existing buckles.

*sophie's mama* · 05-29-2008, 12:34 PM

I like the step in harness. I really like the Puppia harness we recently purchased for Sophie. She seems really comfortable in it and it doesn't pull on her neck.

Gabbys Mom · 05-29-2008, 01:07 PM

We use a step in harness similar to those you are looking at. It works good for and easy to put on, except for when Gabby wants to bite it!

hopeful43 · 05-29-2008, 02:44 PM

I got a gentle lead hardness because it teaches dogs to not pull on the leash and even walk by your side (if you hold the leash short).

prices range with supplies. I wanted one quickly and picked it up at my local PetSmart - and they helped me adjust it to his size and taught me how to put it on. It's really confusing to know at first, but once someone shows you it makes sense!

Yorkiedaze · 05-29-2008, 02:48 PM

I only use the step in harnesses that Chattismom (Cindy) makes. They are no where near the throat, made of silk so as not to mat the hair up so bad and come in colors you can't even buy in any store.

yorkiegirlnjack · 05-29-2008, 03:46 PM

I personally prefer the step in harness, and Zoe has never slipped out of it.

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Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

[F]I saw these 3 types/styles.
Which is best?
Can they slip/get out of them?

Step In Harness
Roman-Style Harness
or
H-style Harness[/font]

Lupine® - Small Dog Products

Thanks for your advice

Bizzymammabee · 05-29-2008, 03:49 PM

I use both a step in or a buddy belt as well. Both are really good. I love the step in from shana at tinkerbells closet because it's a leash and harness all in one so I only have one step and it's in and out fast. The buddy belt is also good.

Step In:

Dog Harnesses from Tinkerbell's Closet Dog boutique

Dreamer74 · 05-29-2008, 03:49 PM

I would recommend the Roman Style, we have a Lupine H style and we do like it but it tends to slip around since there is no strap across the bottom, and it tends to run on the bottom of the neck more than I prefer.

myboy · 05-29-2008, 03:58 PM

I would say my fav is the step in harness that Cindy (chattiesmom) makes they are great fit. Cindy does a wonderful job on them. That is the only kind that I will use. She has a wide selection of colors to choose from, and they silk so they won't knot up there hair.

Silk-Step-In Harness -- Updated Color Selections

Once you use her harness you won't like any other ones.

nwyorkie · 05-29-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by myboy

I would say my fav is the step in harness that Cindy (chattiesmom) makes they are great fit. Cindy does a wonderful job on them. That is the only kind that I will use. She has a wide selection of colors to choose from, and they silk so they won't knot up there hair.

Silk-Step-In Harness -- Updated Color Selections

Once you use her harness you won't like any other ones.

Step in with the clasp at the shoulders!

Lauren9 · 05-29-2008, 07:14 PM

As far as I'm concerned having had a slew of pets, the best harness is one that buckles underneath. You have probably seen them in pet stores. It just slips over the head and buckles underneath. It's not anywhere near the treachea. I've tried those fancy harnesses, and I have had one guy that could usually find a way out of them. It's your call to try before you buy!

05-29-2008, 11:57 AM	#1
_Chrissy_ Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MD Posts: 55	Please help me pick the best type harness... I saw these 3 types/styles. Which is best? Can they slip/get out of them? Step In Harness Roman-Style Harness or H-style Harness Lupine® - Small Dog Products Thanks for your advice __________________ Chrissy & Max the Morkie

05-29-2008, 12:04 PM	#2
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,140 Blog Entries: 3	I would gowith the step in or roman. not really sure what the difference is between the 2 but i don't like th H harness looks like to much pressure on the neck area. hope that helps __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

05-29-2008, 12:21 PM	#3
_Chrissy_ Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MD Posts: 55	It says "Using the Roman style harness, pressure is removed from the trachea, a relatively fragile area." But the step-in looks good too. __________________ Chrissy & Max the Morkie

05-29-2008, 12:25 PM	#4
Javathon Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: SW Florida Posts: 186	I can see why the roman looks better for the tracea, but at the same time so does the step in. __________________ One of the few, the proud, the male yorkie talkers. Sir Jaxter (Jax) 2 pounds of pure uncut mischief.

05-29-2008, 12:32 PM	#5
hartygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Texas Posts: 1,417	I have a step in harness by Dogo. I will NEVER use another brand. I adore the harnesses and they keep my dogs safe. And they look cute too! Just the other day my vet commented on how neat the Dogo harness is. Also is is perfect to go in a carseat for dogs, it easily straps on to the pre existing buckles. __________________ In matters of style swim with the current, in matters of principle stand like a rock

05-29-2008, 12:34 PM	#6
sophie's mama YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Heartland Posts: 461	I like the step in harness. I really like the Puppia harness we recently purchased for Sophie. She seems really comfortable in it and it doesn't pull on her neck. __________________ Cassandra & Sophie - Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, & puppy mills perpetuates the suffering of dogs. Educate yourself & buy from reputable breeders or rescue.

05-29-2008, 01:07 PM	#7
Gabbys Mom Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 40	We use a step in harness similar to those you are looking at. It works good for and easy to put on, except for when Gabby wants to bite it!

05-29-2008, 02:44 PM	#8
hopeful43 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ann Arbor Posts: 36	I got a gentle lead hardness because it teaches dogs to not pull on the leash and even walk by your side (if you hold the leash short). prices range with supplies. I wanted one quickly and picked it up at my local PetSmart - and they helped me adjust it to his size and taught me how to put it on. It's really confusing to know at first, but once someone shows you it makes sense!

05-29-2008, 02:48 PM	#9
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,814	I only use the step in harnesses that Chattismom (Cindy) makes. They are no where near the throat, made of silk so as not to mat the hair up so bad and come in colors you can't even buy in any store.

05-29-2008, 03:49 PM	#11
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,021	I use both a step in or a buddy belt as well. Both are really good. I love the step in from shana at tinkerbells closet because it's a leash and harness all in one so I only have one step and it's in and out fast. The buddy belt is also good. Step In: Dog Harnesses from Tinkerbell's Closet Dog boutique __________________ Beth mommie to Zoey & Toby Proud member of Petite Pups United! RIP Lulu. My world will never be the same without you. 12/31/07

05-29-2008, 03:49 PM	#12
Dreamer74 YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northwest Iowa Posts: 349	I would recommend the Roman Style, we have a Lupine H style and we do like it but it tends to slip around since there is no strap across the bottom, and it tends to run on the bottom of the neck more than I prefer. __________________ Lady Bella & Sir Budsley- AKA Buddy, Member of the LGC

05-29-2008, 03:58 PM	#13
myboy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,156	I would say my fav is the step in harness that Cindy (chattiesmom) makes they are great fit. Cindy does a wonderful job on them. That is the only kind that I will use. She has a wide selection of colors to choose from, and they silk so they won't knot up there hair. Silk-Step-In Harness -- Updated Color Selections Once you use her harness you won't like any other ones. __________________ Deiter, Cozmo & Lynda Yorkie say I Love You with there tail. Deiter says Kalina

05-29-2008, 07:14 PM	#15
Lauren9 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 4	Harness As far as I'm concerned having had a slew of pets, the best harness is one that buckles underneath. You have probably seen them in pet stores. It just slips over the head and buckles underneath. It's not anywhere near the treachea. I've tried those fancy harnesses, and I have had one guy that could usually find a way out of them. It's your call to try before you buy!