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emma'smom · 06-09-2006, 11:36 AM

My gizmo is a puller when he walks we have been using a regular harness but I would like to get him a harness vest for the 4th of july. I am afraid that with him pulling the velcro will let loose and he will be gone.
What do you do use the regular harness under the cloth one?
Dose anyone else have a baby that pulls when you walk and what did you do?
Thanks

Tiger's Mom · 06-09-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by emma'smom

My gizmo is a puller when he walks we have been using a regular harness but I would like to get him a harness vest for the 4th of july. I am afraid that with him pulling the velcro will let loose and he will be gone.
What do you do use the regular harness under the cloth one?
Dose anyone else have a baby that pulls when you walk and what did you do?
Thanks

The velcro's are very, very secure. They overlapped and are about anywhere between 1 1/2" to 2". How much does your baby weigh? My Tiger is a "puller" and he is 5 pounds and I one time had to pick him up in a hurry as we thought we were being attacked by another dog and I just relied on the leash and pulled so hard . . .and it did not give way . . .

I do have a step-in harness that is buckled from the back and just as good. Depending on your baby, I have a hard time putting them on my furkids so I prefer the velcro type. Either option should be a safe one.

Nikki+2 · 06-09-2006, 12:47 PM

I usually use a step in but Gracie does have several harness dresses and a harness coat. She is 8 lbs and a big time puller and I've never had any problems. The velcro is really secure.

chloeandj · 06-09-2006, 01:12 PM

I started using extra wide velcro for even more security. The velcro if closed correctly holds very strong! Make sure you have no hair in the way and that it is on target. Wash with the velcro closures together to prevent lint build up which diminishes the bond.

teri88 · 06-09-2006, 05:01 PM

Tucker is a 10 pound puller! His vest from Tiger's Mom is unbelievably secure! I can't say what other companies have, but I'm sure the go.fetch vests are the best you can buy!

Bloomingtails · 06-11-2006, 11:07 PM

I was concerned when I starting making harness vests. I have a puller and while the ones with velcro seem secure, I wanted something more secure. Bloomingtails's harness vest can be made with snaps that are attached with a vise we bought for that purpose. For pullers, I use four on the band under the belly and two at the neck.

janh7 · 06-12-2006, 11:21 AM

My yorkie wears the harness vest with velcro and believe me it is secure. There is no way she could get out of it. I wondered the same thing before I received it in the mail. I absolutely love these little harness vests. I will probably get one for the fourth also.

romeos mommy · 06-12-2006, 07:14 PM

we use a velcro harness and are very happy. he has never gotton lose even when the velcro starts to wear out. i have one from tiger's mom (above post). she does very good work and the velcro is strong. i also have a puppia harness which is very similiar, but had a clip thingy that holds it instead of velcro.
http://www.ipetconnection.com/Puppia_Harness_p/sh01.htm

wenkebach99 · 06-13-2006, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emma'smom

My gizmo is a puller when he walks we have been using a regular harness but I would like to get him a harness vest for the 4th of july. I am afraid that with him pulling the velcro will let loose and he will be gone.
What do you do use the regular harness under the cloth one?
Dose anyone else have a baby that pulls when you walk and what did you do?
Thanks

i put double velcro on the chest to make it more secure and if there a real puller its not the velcro you have to worry about its the cloth ripping. I have a puller and have never had problems with the velcro but the fabric actually ripped so i use a webbing down the center strap for the pullers and its got a 3000lb test weight PROBLEM SOLVED heheheh.

I don't do this unless it is requested because most of the dogs i make clothing for are 10lbs or less my girl is 16lbs.

don't be afraid just ask the person to double up on the velcro and maybe try webbing for you.
thanks
Melinda Little
www.sassy-petwear.com

veguroev · 06-13-2006, 07:54 AM

I use the "puppia vest harness" because those have a buckle and that makes me feel more comfortable when walking my doggies.

06-09-2006, 11:36 AM	#1
emma'smom Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: MN Posts: 22	Question on the harness vests??? My gizmo is a puller when he walks we have been using a regular harness but I would like to get him a harness vest for the 4th of july. I am afraid that with him pulling the velcro will let loose and he will be gone. What do you do use the regular harness under the cloth one? Dose anyone else have a baby that pulls when you walk and what did you do? Thanks __________________ Robin Emma and Gizmo's mom

06-09-2006, 01:12 PM	#4
chloeandj Tinkerbell, My Little Flutterpup Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Beautiful California! Posts: 5,643	I started using extra wide velcro for even more security. The velcro if closed correctly holds very strong! Make sure you have no hair in the way and that it is on target. Wash with the velcro closures together to prevent lint build up which diminishes the bond. __________________ CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT MY NEW ITEMS Visit my Pet Boutique at www.ChloeBella.com

06-09-2006, 05:01 PM	#5
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 3,822	Tucker is a 10 pound puller! His vest from Tiger's Mom is unbelievably secure! I can't say what other companies have, but I'm sure the go.fetch vests are the best you can buy! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS

06-11-2006, 11:07 PM	#6
Bloomingtails Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gloversville, NY Posts: 269	Harness Vest with Snaps I was concerned when I starting making harness vests. I have a puller and while the ones with velcro seem secure, I wanted something more secure. Bloomingtails's harness vest can be made with snaps that are attached with a vise we bought for that purpose. For pullers, I use four on the band under the belly and two at the neck. __________________ Carol Bloomingtails Dog Boutique 10% Discount to YT Members-Use YT2008 for coupon code at check out.

06-12-2006, 11:21 AM	#7
janh7 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: noblesville, indiana Posts: 211	My yorkie wears the harness vest with velcro and believe me it is secure. There is no way she could get out of it. I wondered the same thing before I received it in the mail. I absolutely love these little harness vests. I will probably get one for the fourth also. __________________ Lovin' My Hailee Mercy and Jackson

06-09-2006, 12:47 PM	#3
Nikki+2 I heart Sugar Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 6,137	I usually use a step in but Gracie does have several harness dresses and a harness coat. She is 8 lbs and a big time puller and I've never had any problems. The velcro is really secure.

06-12-2006, 07:14 PM	#8
romeos mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Voorhees, NJ Posts: 3,312	we use a velcro harness and are very happy. he has never gotton lose even when the velcro starts to wear out. i have one from tiger's mom (above post). she does very good work and the velcro is strong. i also have a puppia harness which is very similiar, but had a clip thingy that holds it instead of velcro. http://www.ipetconnection.com/Puppia_Harness_p/sh01.htm

06-13-2006, 07:54 AM	#10
veguroev Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,762	I use the "puppia vest harness" because those have a buckle and that makes me feel more comfortable when walking my doggies. __________________ IF THERE ARE NO DOGS IN HEAVEN, THEN WHEN I DIE I WANT TO GO WHERE THEY GO. CHIKIS, OSCARITO,JEROME, KIKI, AND NEGRITA.