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MyFairLacy · 08-21-2007, 10:10 PM

Wow - I bet that was scary. When Lacy was still a puppy I bought her the prettiest stepin harness and leash set from a dog boutique in Dallas. She is a major puller though and stretched it out so it became too easy for her to get out of. And then one time the leash actually broke! It really is scary chasing after them like that. Now she has a leather stepin harness and leash set the I got from GlamourDog. I've used it for a year with no problems at all - it's VERY secure and being leather doesn't stretch at all.

So far as the velcro - I've made a few dresses for Lacy before (I have to be in the mood to do it so it doesn't happen too often LOL) and have always used the thinner velcro on the ones I've made. This thinner velcro is okay for clothes but I would never trust it for a harness - it just wouldn't hold well. I have bought dresses from ChloeBella and from another dress maker at a dog show and they use thick, heavy duty velcro that really holds together really well - I don't think I'd have a problem walking her in a harness made with velcro like that. Did the harness you used have the thinner velcro?

08-21-2007, 10:10 PM	#14
MyFairLacy Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 11,003	Wow - I bet that was scary. When Lacy was still a puppy I bought her the prettiest stepin harness and leash set from a dog boutique in Dallas. She is a major puller though and stretched it out so it became too easy for her to get out of. And then one time the leash actually broke! It really is scary chasing after them like that. Now she has a leather stepin harness and leash set the I got from GlamourDog. I've used it for a year with no problems at all - it's VERY secure and being leather doesn't stretch at all. So far as the velcro - I've made a few dresses for Lacy before (I have to be in the mood to do it so it doesn't happen too often LOL) and have always used the thinner velcro on the ones I've made. This thinner velcro is okay for clothes but I would never trust it for a harness - it just wouldn't hold well. I have bought dresses from ChloeBella and from another dress maker at a dog show and they use thick, heavy duty velcro that really holds together really well - I don't think I'd have a problem walking her in a harness made with velcro like that. Did the harness you used have the thinner velcro? __________________ ~Magnifique Yorkies~ Purchasing from backyard breeders, pet shops, and puppymills perpetuates the suffering of other dogs. Educate yourself and buy from reputable breeders or rescue.