[nicksgf]

I'm so mad! I've been training Scooter to have perfect manners when walking, so up until now I've walked him with a collar and leash rather than with a halter. He's a quick learner, so we've never had a problem with pulling on his little neck, so I had no concerns about a collar.
Last weekend we went to a friends for a bonfire, they own two maltese mixes that are quite a bit bigger (and tougher) than Scooter. At the fire I just held the end of Scooter's leash so he could explore a little and I could still keep him within close proximity. He was walking under our chairs and got a little tangled up. Then my friend did what he would do with one of his dogs - he grabbed the leash and picked up Scooter BY THE COLLAR to untangle him! AHHH! I could have killed him! His dogs may be able to take that, but Scooter's little neck cannot! Better yet - when I got mad at him, his response was "it'll toughen him up"
I hate it when other dog owners think Yorkies are just as tough as any other dog! Scooter is only 1.7 lbs - he cannot take any rough handling!
Wish they would be a little more sensative to us *overprotective* Yorkie owners! Needless to say we ordered a halter from chattiesmom yesterday! So I guess some good came out of it!
Sorry for the long post, just really needed to get my grief out as I sit here worrying about his trachea!
Has anyone else had their dog rough-handled by other dog owners? How did you respond?