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Judy in Waco · 08-10-2007, 06:35 PM

I put Gizmo's tags on his harness along with little bells. I have one of the step in silk harnessess that come nowhere near his trachea.

There are different styles of harnesses, that's why I make the distinction. The Lil Pals (I think that's what they're called) rode right on Gizmo's trachea and my vet took it off of him and told me to throw it away. My vet confirmed my thoughts about collars. He said to avoid them to prevent trachea damage.

I am sure that La Princessa's dogs are VERY well trained, but most of us are not that lucky. Gizmo is still a puppy in training, and I won't risk it.

Now for MY question...I leave his harness w/ tags and bells on him almost all of the time. I'm concerned about that now. Does anyone know if the puppy who was hung was in a certain type of harness? I really can't see how that could happen with the step in harness. Can it?

08-10-2007, 06:35 PM	#43
Judy in Waco Gizzy & Kandi spoil me Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 8,477	I put Gizmo's tags on his harness along with little bells. I have one of the step in silk harnessess that come nowhere near his trachea. There are different styles of harnesses, that's why I make the distinction. The Lil Pals (I think that's what they're called) rode right on Gizmo's trachea and my vet took it off of him and told me to throw it away. My vet confirmed my thoughts about collars. He said to avoid them to prevent trachea damage. I am sure that La Princessa's dogs are VERY well trained, but most of us are not that lucky. Gizmo is still a puppy in training, and I won't risk it. Now for MY question...I leave his harness w/ tags and bells on him almost all of the time. I'm concerned about that now. Does anyone know if the puppy who was hung was in a certain type of harness? I really can't see how that could happen with the step in harness. Can it? __________________ The fullness of our heart is expressed in our eyes, in our touch, in what we write, in what we say, in the way we walk, the way we receive, the way we need. -Mother Teresa ( RIP Gizmo 3/9/07-8/18/12)