Harness, collar or Halti? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

joshdoodle · 08-07-2007, 12:15 PM

Which would you reccomend for a medium sized yorkie as a pup.

Buddy, as a pup was alot stronger than a yorkie so just a normal collar worked for him, then a halti when he started to pull.

Buster, wouldnt take a harness so we lead trained him with a nylon lead and a collar from an early age.

I think a harness would be best so that it doesnt pull on the poor things neck and distributes the pressure easily.- but want a 2nd opinion

chachi · 08-07-2007, 12:17 PM

Definitely a harness

Patti · 08-07-2007, 01:08 PM

Harness!!!

scrapindee · 08-07-2007, 07:45 PM

Harness by Gooby on all my dogs.

joshdoodle · 08-08-2007, 12:36 AM

Is there any particular reason for a harness? just because it doesnt hurt their necks?

Not denying they need one, just wondering why.

Akina · 08-08-2007, 08:53 AM

Personally I love harness on Momiji just because she looks so cute in it.
But unfortunately most of the harnesses are too big for her so sometime I have to use old fashion collar.
But if I can find cute but xxs harness, I'm all for it!!!

Dunkaroo · 08-08-2007, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by joshdoodle

Which would you reccomend for a medium sized yorkie as a pup.

Buddy, as a pup was alot stronger than a yorkie so just a normal collar worked for him, then a halti when he started to pull.

Buster, wouldnt take a harness so we lead trained him with a nylon lead and a collar from an early age.

I think a harness would be best so that it doesnt pull on the poor things neck and distributes the pressure easily.- but want a 2nd opinion

I recommend a harness, definitely. My Dunks uses a harness made by Sporn.... Worked wonders! He no longer pulls! =)

kezza · 08-08-2007, 12:29 PM

I just posted about this in the european forum...

My breeder by email today told me that she is not a fan of harnesses at all because she says they ruin the coat and you have less control of the dog..she uses a lightweight slip lead and said she will give me one when i collect Pixie. She has been breeding and showing for 46 years and is very knowledgable. I may still get a puppia harness though..but will give the slip lead a try first.

medusa512 · 08-08-2007, 01:32 PM

edgar is about 13lbs. i started using a "gentle leader" (halti) for him and it helps so much. but he hates for me to put it on him.

and sometimes if he's really excited it doesn't matter if it's a collar, harness, or the leader, he'll pull like there's a cart full of bacon in front of him.

Mitzis Mom · 08-08-2007, 04:22 PM

Harness! Yorkies can get a collapsed trachea when wearing a collar!

littleladyaimee · 08-10-2007, 11:49 AM

def. a harness!!!! plus you can get really cute ones online! just google it!

Yorkieluv · 08-10-2007, 12:08 PM

For us, it's for health reasons...Pulling on the collar around the neck can cause serious harm to these little dogs' tracheas. A harness can help keep your dog out of harm's way. If there's a dog that comes running at your dog to attack it or there's a car coming, you may not have time to reach down and pick him up...You can pull them up by the harness if you HAVE to...

Dianezz · 08-10-2007, 07:45 PM

My pup hates his harness..it side tracks him...actually I dont think he hates it at all...i jsut think he feels the clasp and tries to get to it to chew on it...He also stops walking to scratch , so I guess it doess irritate him. It mamkes kearning to walk him a bummer. I am at a loss.

08-07-2007, 12:15 PM	#1
joshdoodle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birkenhead, england Posts: 44	Harness, collar or Halti? Which would you reccomend for a medium sized yorkie as a pup. Buddy, as a pup was alot stronger than a yorkie so just a normal collar worked for him, then a halti when he started to pull. Buster, wouldnt take a harness so we lead trained him with a nylon lead and a collar from an early age. I think a harness would be best so that it doesnt pull on the poor things neck and distributes the pressure easily.- but want a 2nd opinion

08-07-2007, 12:17 PM	#2
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 22,530	Definitely a harness __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-07-2007, 01:08 PM	#3
Patti Donating YT 10000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 18,359	Harness!!! __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : Maya's Mom RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

08-07-2007, 07:45 PM	#4
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 2,768	Harness by Gooby on all my dogs. __________________ Scrapindee www.houseofwags.com Check for updates!! Team Furry and the Biewers

08-08-2007, 12:29 PM	#8
kezza Love my Princess Pixie Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Posts: 2,744	I just posted about this in the european forum... My breeder by email today told me that she is not a fan of harnesses at all because she says they ruin the coat and you have less control of the dog..she uses a lightweight slip lead and said she will give me one when i collect Pixie. She has been breeding and showing for 46 years and is very knowledgable. I may still get a puppia harness though..but will give the slip lead a try first. __________________ Princess Pixie Pooh..3lbs of pure naughtiness!Every Dog Should Have a Tail To Tell..

08-08-2007, 12:36 AM	#5
joshdoodle Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Birkenhead, england Posts: 44	Is there any particular reason for a harness? just because it doesnt hurt their necks? Not denying they need one, just wondering why.

08-08-2007, 08:53 AM	#6
Akina YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Mateo Posts: 884	Personally I love harness on Momiji just because she looks so cute in it. But unfortunately most of the harnesses are too big for her so sometime I have to use old fashion collar. But if I can find cute but xxs harness, I'm all for it!!!

08-08-2007, 01:32 PM	#9
medusa512 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 491	edgar is about 13lbs. i started using a "gentle leader" (halti) for him and it helps so much. but he hates for me to put it on him. and sometimes if he's really excited it doesn't matter if it's a collar, harness, or the leader, he'll pull like there's a cart full of bacon in front of him.

08-08-2007, 04:22 PM	#10
Mitzis Mom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pocomoke City Posts: 1,966	Harness! Yorkies can get a collapsed trachea when wearing a collar! __________________ *PocoMutt Pet Fashions - Your Dog's Personal Designer - at pocomutt.com* The M&Ms: Maggie Mikki Minnie Maximus Mitzi Mike and Me

08-10-2007, 11:49 AM	#11
littleladyaimee Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: delmar, ny Posts: 19	def. a harness!!!! plus you can get really cute ones online! just google it!

08-10-2007, 12:08 PM	#12
Yorkieluv Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 6,827	For us, it's for health reasons...Pulling on the collar around the neck can cause serious harm to these little dogs' tracheas. A harness can help keep your dog out of harm's way. If there's a dog that comes running at your dog to attack it or there's a car coming, you may not have time to reach down and pick him up...You can pull them up by the harness if you HAVE to... __________________ Miko 's his Mommy

08-10-2007, 07:45 PM	#13
Dianezz Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 168	My pup hates his harness..it side tracks him...actually I dont think he hates it at all...i jsut think he feels the clasp and tries to get to it to chew on it...He also stops walking to scratch , so I guess it doess irritate him. It mamkes kearning to walk him a bummer. I am at a loss. __________________ Kelly and my Kirby love