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Originally Posted by looking4chowder  HI everyone! well i just recently got a new yorkie and it being my first dog I did plenty of research before getting him, now I read that they are prone to Tracheal collapse and so experts recommend a harness when walking. Now my friend has owned two dogs and he recommended not a harness (he said that when training my pup wont obey as much, hell just think i'm tugging at him and playing) but a collar (this way when i pull the leash i'll get his attention. But i'm REALLY worried that if i do train him with the collar i will damage or injure Donnie's neck!!!! what do you guys do with your babies 
oh yeah, Donnie is just 4 months old |
I read the same thing. You should use a harness with a Yorkie because they are prone to tracheal collapse and that does make sense. I have never used a collar. Took my Yorkie to obedience school and they did not recomment collar's.