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Originally Posted by FlDebra  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. |
I'm glad we're on the "same page!" hehe. I totally do get what you're saying. Our personal experiences will, of course, always effect our opinions on issues like this. I'm sure I'd be the same way had I been with a dog with CT.
But with a dog that has no pre-existing tracheal issues, I just think the chance of getting CT from simply
wearing a collar are
really minimal.
I just don't see a difference between wearing a collar all day vs. wearing a harness. Harnesses have a chance to get hooked or stuck on something JUST as much as a collar, imo. It also seems much more uncomfortable so I never like to leave a harness on Jackson for a large portion of the day anyways. He has chattiesmom and Puppia harnesses. I even usually take his collar off during the night just for comfort reasons, or if it's just the two of us home during the day with no visitors or guests, or doors open. I don't know, I just don't see the difference between collars and harnesses in the wearing safety sense (obviously, I see how harnesses are much safer for walking on leash with).