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Originally Posted by lilbumbleybees  I also forgot to add my note about the harness! Yes, most trainers prefer a collar and leash for training, BUT yorkies and other small dogs who are on the way smaller side can have very delicate necks/throats and that is no big secret to anyone who knows dogs (such as a trainer should) and your trainer should be more than happy that you're looking out for your dog's health and choosing to use a harness to make sure your smaller than norm little one doesn't harm anything that can be avoided. Hope I'm not going on too much, but this infuriates me that you were treated so poorly by not only the other clients in the class, but by the trainer!!! |
When I took my 12-pound Bichon, Cosmo, to obedience class, the instructor wanted him to wear a collar. I told her he didn't wear a collar with his leash because of possible throat damage. She was fine with it since Cosmo was used to his harness and did everything right. If she hadn't been fine with it, we wouldn't have gone to the class. Just because they are obedience class instructors doesn't make them experts on everything and you have to do what's best for YOUR dog.