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robbin · 06-20-2007, 01:20 PM

We only put a collar or harness on Mugzy when we go out the front door. The backyard is fenced and we go out back with him for potty time. Our trainer suggested NOT leaving any collar or harness on in the crate, or if you aren't around to watch them because of choking hazards. I know my two big dogs were SCREAMING one day and when I ran out to see what happened, one's jaw was somehow locked onto the other's collar and it was horrendous trying to untangle two hysterical dogs. I do, by the way, keep a baby gate at the front door, because Mugzy has run out the front door a few times, and a kitty harness might be a better size. We also got him microchipped when he got fixed, it was only like $25.

06-20-2007, 01:20 PM	#26
robbin Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pottstown, PA Posts: 111	We only put a collar or harness on Mugzy when we go out the front door. The backyard is fenced and we go out back with him for potty time. Our trainer suggested NOT leaving any collar or harness on in the crate, or if you aren't around to watch them because of choking hazards. I know my two big dogs were SCREAMING one day and when I ran out to see what happened, one's jaw was somehow locked onto the other's collar and it was horrendous trying to untangle two hysterical dogs. I do, by the way, keep a baby gate at the front door, because Mugzy has run out the front door a few times, and a kitty harness might be a better size. We also got him microchipped when he got fixed, it was only like $25. Last edited by robbin; 06-20-2007 at 01:22 PM. Reason: addition