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Originally Posted by Britster  I'm not disagreeing with you, there is risks to EVERYTHING you do. A 3lb dog can run into a wall and die, it's happened before. But that doesn't mean I'm not going to allow my dog to run around the house and have fun, just because there a .5% risk that they could die from it.
I've heard all too many times that a dog is always with them and there is a fenced in yard, but there is ALWAYS a chance. I like to think Jackson would never get away from me, either, but it HAS happened once. Things happen. And there's risks either way. To me, it's like the spay/neuter argument. Sure, most people could probably go without their dog getting pregnant or impregnating someone, but most on this site would always suggest getting a dog fixed because "there is ALWAYS a chance they could get out!" It's the same idea to me.
While you won't risk a dog getting hurt on a collar, I won't risk a dog not having a collar and id tags on. Both things have a minimal chance of actually occurring, but to me... the latter is more important. Nothing is ever for sure with us or our dogs no matter what we do.
Just offering another opinion  |
I understand what you are saying too. I probably would have cute little collars on mine too if I had not lost one with CT. But that just sticks in my mind so much, I just can't do it. I'll probably always be anti-collar for yorkies. Mine wear their harnesses quite a bit, but usually not at night. I may start leaving their harnesses on more often but I won't go to collars. I will continue to let mine run around the house too, against all odds of them running into a wall
But I really do understand what you are saying. I don't think you would have to worry about Jackson getting CT either -- he is a sturdy boy! In your case, I would probably not fear a collar. But I still think they are not for all yorkies. It is good to have both sides out there -- the new owners can take it all in and make up their minds.
For others -- Pls though -- if using collars, make sure they are at least break-away collars (as several have mentioned using) and test them to see how much pressure is required to separate them.