[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by MyLovelyNiko

The collar is for identification and location purposes only and right now he is using a puppia harness (buddy belt harness will come when he has stopped growing). All this information I received from people here. (previous threads) The bell is something I have picked up on myself. I place a small bell that you can buy for a cat, they also have some for small dogs. But I put this on his collar so as we are walking around the house he doesn't get stepped on. It also helps to alert us when he may have quickly ran off to go potty somewhere and then we are able to catch him before he commits the crime.

My vet told me it would be fine to take him to a place that is free from animals, he suggested the precautions and that it is up to my discretion, but to be EXTREMELY CAREFUL, which I thought I was. The people that I mentioned that walk by did so to enter into the place of business. He was not on the sidewalk. In fact no one cuts through the grass at all...its just really professional and clean besides the spare leaves every so often. I do not let people touch all over him. I have done research on the passing of diseases and etc. All the research I have done didn't mention a major risk to having him in an animal free zone. Of course I know no boarding (he will go everywhere with me anyway), grooming, dog parks, obedience class, etc. until all of his vaccs are complete. I am not trying to harm him, just not stifle him so to speak. I wouldn't take him to any place that there were animals. And the yelp he did in the store was a cry of pain, not excitement. So it frightened me. I do have wipes and I cleaned his paws as soon I bought the collar and went back to the car. Believe me I do feel bad, but in the circumstance i know that I would probably do the same thing because the yelp was just that bad. (It was also the first time I had heard him make that noise period.) But to be on the safe side, I will do as many of you suggest and just not take him out until completed vaccs.

Thank you for all of the advice.

Humble New Yorkie Mom

No need to feel guility at all. We all know your not trying to harm him. It's all a learning process.
While the field may have been an animal free zone, birds can land in the field.
Having the wipes was such a good idea.

Good luck with your sweet boy.