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Originally Posted by yorkie-lover1  he doesnt mind being in wraps at all, i just want to make sure im doing everything right,
is it possiale to walk him on a harness or anything because he will be coming on camping hols with us still and he will prob want to have a fun around on the beach. when we go camping, he will still have his wraps on, and be re - done every day lol.
i just would like him 2 be able to have a run round on the beach.
also, does anyone ever say things about them in their wraps? |
Okay for sure keep him in wraps on b each and walks. Razzle swims in his wraps - but you've got to change them after the swim. Now I'm talking about swimming in lake water. For and if you swim in indoor pools - get a clarifying shampoo and use after the swim. And of course blow dry - oil - rewrap.
Alright in terms of walks. there are a couple of schools of thought (at least)
Always walk on the show lead - this is to enforce the head up - that is important for a show dog particularly Yorkies. Put the show lead doesn't necessarily guarantee head up. You do by rewarding the head up behaviour.
Harness - will help to mitigate any pressure on the neck - You do know that Yorkies are prone to collapsing trachea? so even in a show lead you need to keep the collar up and under chin. If your dog doesn't pull at all that may not be an issue.
My belief is that dogs understand the difference. If you continue to train - here is how I want you to walk in X circumstance with this show lead . and here is how you can be with this harness then the dog gets it.
Most importantly try to find a Yorkie Club - or an obedience/show club near to you and join them. You will find a wealth of information, hands on support with them. They will also know the in's n outs of English show requirements.