Not to excuse people... but sometimes they just don't know any better. I was one of those that always had big dogs. GSD and Chow Chows for 15 years before my Paris. When I first got her, I bought a swarovski crystal collar for her. And I thought I did right by her. I had no idea about trachea problems...
After a woman stopped my in Pet Supplies Plus and talked to me about her yorkie having trach problems...I ditched the overpriced collar and bought a $4 step in harness and never looked back!
That woman has saved so many babies since then. Through her actions.. She told me...I tell everyone I meet that uses a collar about the dangers. The more we share our stories, the more people who will share the stories...and better educated small dog owners will be.
I say keep right on saying something!!! (we just have to generate a conversation that has people listening and not tuning out.)
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