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browniesmom622 · 12-24-2008, 09:30 AM

We use collars with tags, a Harness to walk.

x3cerwin · 12-27-2008, 05:33 PM

That's right you better use harness instead of collar. There's a lot of negative comments about collar! My yorkie is almost 3 months and still on training but when he reach the age 3 and a half months to 4 months old, that's the time I'll take him outside for a walk.I supposed that i did convinced you for choosing harness and definitely not collar.

Ashley V · 12-28-2008, 05:06 AM

Definitely a harness. If you are having a hard time training him for a walk, then you can buy a gentle leader or an easy walk harness. The gentle leader looks like a collar and it has a loop for the nose. The place where you hook the leash is at the bottom of the nose attachment so when you do pull on him, the pressure will be applied to his nose rather than his throat. If fitted properly the gentle leader is great. The easy walk looks a lot like a regular harness. I've had better luck with a gentle leader. Before you go out and buy that though, I would do regular leash training with him.

rileytrask · 12-28-2008, 07:35 PM

harness...safest bet!!!

chestermama · 12-29-2008, 01:41 AM

Chester is a harness only, and if we are out walking and I need to pick him up quickly for some reason another dog I can lift him up, it is not comfortable but it will not choke him like a collar would.

betty130 · 12-29-2008, 04:01 PM

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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.

jc212 · 12-29-2008, 07:55 PM

Agree with everyone here. Harness, harness, harness

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12-28-2008, 05:06 AM	#18
Ashley V ♥ Chip ♥ Smokey ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Leesburg Posts: 3,835	Definitely a harness. If you are having a hard time training him for a walk, then you can buy a gentle leader or an easy walk harness. The gentle leader looks like a collar and it has a loop for the nose. The place where you hook the leash is at the bottom of the nose attachment so when you do pull on him, the pressure will be applied to his nose rather than his throat. If fitted properly the gentle leader is great. The easy walk looks a lot like a regular harness. I've had better luck with a gentle leader. Before you go out and buy that though, I would do regular leash training with him. __________________ ~~ Chip ~~ Smokey ~*~ My heart is wrapped around their little paws Karley Marissa born 1/20/12 weighing 8 lbs 11 oz and 21.5 inches long

12-29-2008, 07:55 PM	#22
jc212 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NY Posts: 440	Agree with everyone here. Harness, harness, harness . __________________ Loved by Chase

12-27-2008, 05:33 PM	#17
x3cerwin YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ, Arizona Posts: 7	That's right you better use harness instead of collar. There's a lot of negative comments about collar! My yorkie is almost 3 months and still on training but when he reach the age 3 and a half months to 4 months old, that's the time I'll take him outside for a walk.I supposed that i did convinced you for choosing harness and definitely not collar.

12-28-2008, 07:35 PM	#19
rileytrask Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: london, ontario, canada Posts: 24	harness...safest bet!!!

12-29-2008, 01:41 AM	#20
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	Chester is a harness only, and if we are out walking and I need to pick him up quickly for some reason another dog I can lift him up, it is not comfortable but it will not choke him like a collar would.