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diach · 03-30-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Cinq1964

Thank goodness he is safe. I know how scary this is. Nolee got out of our fenced yard and was headed to the busy street behind us! Of course he wanted to place chase and not come. I was a nervous wreck, until he finally retreated to the house. It was terrible. I will try having him chase me instead. Hopefully no time soon!!! Great advice.

Thanks!

Murphy did the same thing a few days before Christmas. He was able to squeezed through the fence and the gate. My neighbor fixed the problem for me. They are soooo fast and smart.

Izzy Princess · 03-30-2008, 06:31 AM

Oh I was afraid to read this post at first.

But I am so glad that your Murphy is safe and sound and I bet you were beside yourself. Thank you for the reminder on calling their name and having them run after you because your instincts want to go after them and they think it's a game.

Again - so glad that Murphy is OK.

cdawnfine · 03-30-2008, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MissSophie

We tried the Gentle leader, but it slipped right off. We couldn't make it fit. What did we do wrong? We use a Lupine both color and harness. They are guaranteed. If anything happens to them, they will be replaced.

Did you get the extra small, and adjust it to the smallest setting? I would call the manufacturer and give them the pups weight and dimensions and they should be able to tell you what size and what to do.

diach · 03-30-2008, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

Thank goodness you were able to get him to come back to you, especially avoiding 309!

Have you tried something like this yet?
http://www.sassypup.net/Dog-Harness-...K-p-16671.html

Do you leave his harness on when you are not home? Chip chewed through a regular nylon one, I tried the gentle harness which works great for Harley but not too well for Chip. Now I have a Puppia Harness, I only put it on him when we are about to go out for a walk. I like the Puppia because of its soft construction, the nylon on the gentle harness irritated the skin under his armpits.

I called around. Pabby's sell Puppia. We're on our way to get one. I'll let you know how we make out.

grayxie · 03-30-2008, 08:42 AM

I was going to say that Pabby's carries them, I'm actually going to leave for Pabby's in a bit for some food.

diach · 03-30-2008, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

I was going to say that Pabby's carries them, I'm actually going to leave for Pabby's in a bit for some food.

No luck! The extra small would not fit over his head. On the small the neck was too big. When I pulled the harness came off. I tried other harnesses even stopping at Cutter Mills. They all came off. No one has a wide selection of harnesses.

diach · 03-30-2008, 11:01 AM

I am reading up on the puppia vest again. Do you think the chest straps were not tight enough? The sales person was trying to be very helpful, but I felt like I couldn't try to adjust it myself to make it fit. I really wanted to be left alone, but can't complain since most stores nobody will help you.
Do you think a step-in puppia would be better? I just worry because it has velcro. Any suggestions.

yorkiecrazy · 03-30-2008, 11:29 AM

Hi, we also use the puppia harness and love it. I use the size small on my 6lb yorkie. The neck is a bit big, but I adjust it around the chest and it won't come off.
Thank God you remembered what you had read... Way to go!!

LilDiddyBear · 03-30-2008, 11:34 AM

I use the Puppia harness. Diddy is 9-10 lbs and a size small fits him good. It's the only thing I can use because he is a major puller!

I am glad your baby is ok! You must have been terrified!

Nancy1999 · 03-30-2008, 11:49 AM

Wow, I'll bet you were scared out of your mind, and you had to go against your instincts and run the other way. GOOD JOB!! At a certain age, from about 3 months up until they are fixed they will try to run for something. Car accidents are the number 1 cause of death in male dogs. I would never use Velcro for any harness. I love the Buddy Belt Harness, no way he could chew it off. http://www.metropawlispetboutique.com/1846.html# You can find better prices. Thanks for the great reminder.

diach · 03-30-2008, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Wow, I'll bet you were scared out of your mind, and you had to go against your instincts and run the other way. GOOD JOB!! At a certain age, from about 3 months up until they are fixed they will try to run for something. Car accidents are the number 1 cause of death in male dogs. I would never use Velcro for any harness. I love the Buddy Belt Harness, no way he could chew it off. http://www.metropawlispetboutique.com/1846.html# You can find better prices. Thanks for the great reminder.

I am also looking at the Buddy Belt. How safe is it? Will it come off if he pulls? Murphy is not a big puller when we go for a walk. He was pulling because he was excited to go into the dog park and not do his business. I need to find something that is very safe. Thanks for your help.

diach · 03-30-2008, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

I was going to say that Pabby's carries them, I'm actually going to leave for Pabby's in a bit for some food.

Sorry I missed you at the store. I could have used a second opinion.

grayxie · 03-30-2008, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by diach

I am reading up on the puppia vest again. Do you think the chest straps were not tight enough? The sales person was trying to be very helpful, but I felt like I couldn't try to adjust it myself to make it fit. I really wanted to be left alone, but can't complain since most stores nobody will help you.
Do you think a step-in puppia would be better? I just worry because it has velcro. Any suggestions.

They are really friendly at Pabby's, when I was there earlier one of the gals was helping another dog adjust a Puppia harness. I guess alot of people come in not knowing how to fit a harness correctly

How about a step-in harness from Cindy (Chattiesmom)? She makes them to the measurements of each dog.

YorkichonBella · 03-30-2008, 12:58 PM

It had to be the scariest thing! So glad you were a quick thinker and had read this about not chasing him. My daughter recently moved & her dog ran out when she opened the front door. Before she lived in a loft type apt which had security entrance and hallway before her place so it wasn't as scary. The last time it happened, she chased him, called him, treat?, wanno go bye bye?, everything. Her girlfriend was trying to help her catch him. After exhaustion & failed attempts, she finally went back inside her townhouse, crying, and said to her friend, "I'm never going to see Cole again". The door was open & in a few mins......Cole enters!

She didn't even realize @the time. He had followed HER when she was out of sight!!

Thank you for sharing this. It's so true & so scary when we have to make a split min decision. I wish you the best with trying to find the best possible harness for Murphy.

TootiesMom · 03-30-2008, 05:12 PM

I use the step in's from Cindy (Chattiesmom) and they are SUPER! My Tootie is a major puller....she even made his with super stitching so he couldnt get out of it... these never give, and he is quite secure. I also love them for Hope because they do not tangle in her hair and she always seems comfortable(not to mention how cute they are)....
tks
d

03-30-2008, 06:31 AM	#17
Izzy Princess Therapy Dog Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,635 Blog Entries: 1	Oh I was afraid to read this post at first. But I am so glad that your Murphy is safe and sound and I bet you were beside yourself. Thank you for the reminder on calling their name and having them run after you because your instincts want to go after them and they think it's a game. Again - so glad that Murphy is OK. __________________ Cynd, Izzy (Yorkie) & Cosmo (Biewer)(Secwetary & Charter Membwer of the Dirty FurKids Cwub)-Jusz say NO ta bein' cwean!)proud member of the *CrAzYcLu*B! ~The PINK club~SRC

03-30-2008, 08:42 AM	#20
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	I was going to say that Pabby's carries them, I'm actually going to leave for Pabby's in a bit for some food. __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

03-30-2008, 11:01 AM	#22
diach Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 225	I am reading up on the puppia vest again. Do you think the chest straps were not tight enough? The sales person was trying to be very helpful, but I felt like I couldn't try to adjust it myself to make it fit. I really wanted to be left alone, but can't complain since most stores nobody will help you. Do you think a step-in puppia would be better? I just worry because it has velcro. Any suggestions. __________________ Murphy 4/3/07 Toby 12/11/92-12/29/06

03-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#23
yorkiecrazy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Houston area Posts: 2,672	Hi, we also use the puppia harness and love it. I use the size small on my 6lb yorkie. The neck is a bit big, but I adjust it around the chest and it won't come off. Thank God you remembered what you had read... Way to go!! __________________ Jamie - Gracie's Katie's and Chloe's mom : Gracie 11-12-99 11-1-2012

03-30-2008, 11:34 AM	#24
LilDiddyBear Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: PA Posts: 2,772	I use the Puppia harness. Diddy is 9-10 lbs and a size small fits him good. It's the only thing I can use because he is a major puller! I am glad your baby is ok! You must have been terrified! __________________ Amy Mom to Diddy Bear, Posh, and Pika

03-30-2008, 11:49 AM	#25
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Wow, I'll bet you were scared out of your mind, and you had to go against your instincts and run the other way. GOOD JOB!! At a certain age, from about 3 months up until they are fixed they will try to run for something. Car accidents are the number 1 cause of death in male dogs. I would never use Velcro for any harness. I love the Buddy Belt Harness, no way he could chew it off. http://www.metropawlispetboutique.com/1846.html# You can find better prices. Thanks for the great reminder. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 03-30-2008 at 11:51 AM.

03-30-2008, 12:58 PM	#29
YorkichonBella My little Shadow Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NC Posts: 4,132 Blog Entries: 2	It had to be the scariest thing! So glad you were a quick thinker and had read this about not chasing him. My daughter recently moved & her dog ran out when she opened the front door. Before she lived in a loft type apt which had security entrance and hallway before her place so it wasn't as scary. The last time it happened, she chased him, called him, treat?, wanno go bye bye?, everything. Her girlfriend was trying to help her catch him. After exhaustion & failed attempts, she finally went back inside her townhouse, crying, and said to her friend, "I'm never going to see Cole again". The door was open & in a few mins......Cole enters! She didn't even realize @the time. He had followed HER when she was out of sight!! Thank you for sharing this. It's so true & so scary when we have to make a split min decision. I wish you the best with trying to find the best possible harness for Murphy. __________________ Bella Ganma-ma to ColeRIPNoahRIP

03-30-2008, 05:12 PM	#30
TootiesMom and Hopeys Mom Too Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Louisiana Posts: 4,109	I use the step in's from Cindy (Chattiesmom) and they are SUPER! My Tootie is a major puller....she even made his with super stitching so he couldnt get out of it... these never give, and he is quite secure. I also love them for Hope because they do not tangle in her hair and she always seems comfortable(not to mention how cute they are).... tks d __________________ Donna's little herd.... Tooties Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?271687 Hopeys Dogster http://www.dogster.com/?448723 and Tinker, TBone(RIP) Laci .. OH, and Me-Kitty(RIP)