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4doggiemama · 05-26-2008, 05:59 AM

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Originally Posted by daisy mae06

I carry extra harnesses with me all the time .. so if I see a small dog without one on I take the time to talk to the owner and let them know. and I give them a harness

Last week I was at Target and in the dollar ben they had step in harnesses. I bought them all

Wow!!! You are great! Not only are you teaching other pet owners you are teaching us here on YT!! Thank you.

Oscar's Mummy · 05-26-2008, 06:02 AM

It's so frustrating to see things like this, especially when it's just a lack of knowledge. I was at the vet with Ruthie a couple weeks ago and saw another lady in there with her yorkie. We started talking about what was 'wrong' with our respective pets and hers was there for suspected collapsing trachea — this lady was never told, not even by the breeder, that she should have the dog in a harness and not a collar. We chatted for a bit — I wanted to tell her about YT, but got whisked into the exam room before I could.

I really thought this was something most breeders went over with their new puppy parents — Oscar's breeder wouldn't let me LEAVE with him until I purchased a harness from her (which was equally annoying because they were expensive harnesses).

Wight Witch · 05-26-2008, 06:04 AM

I use a harness for Tink, I hate the thought of her having a collar.
Our Pom always had a harness too, and she lived until the ripe of age of 15 1/2

Gingergirlsmom · 05-26-2008, 06:08 AM

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Originally Posted by carli

I have harness collars for all three of my babies and they still have gagging with these. Are there specific kinds that absolutely will not cause this and if so please let me know. I hate it when they do this.

Mine still gag in anything but step-in harnesses. Around here they are harder to find (Petsmart carries one that is always out-of-stock, and Petco doesn't have any). Chattiesmom sells really nice silk harnesses in a multitude of colors. I've also found several on ebay.

Recently Walmart had some cute ones, but they were too small for my two. Just google step-in harness.

I've also had really good luck with these from Udogu . They aren't step-in and I know they look like they'd pull on the neck, but Ginger is 13 lbs and can get pretty excited and this one has never gagged her.

cesar49 · 05-26-2008, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

Today, I went to a 5 K Mutt Strutt and seen LOTS of small dogs having a collar on and no harness!

After witnessing 1 dog fight between a pitt bull and a golden retriever, I was so glad my babies all had harnesses on.

If another larger dog approached my dogs, one quick flash I could yank them up to safety, but if they had collars on it would break there neck.

Why do people put collars on small dogs? I can see a collar for decoration, but not to walk them!

why?????they dont know about the danger.. i just heard this myself recenty

on yt

Gingergirlsmom · 05-26-2008, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by cesar49

why?????they dont know about the danger.. i just heard this myself recenty

on yt

I agree. I believe I first learned about harnesses at petsmart. Ginger and I had met a lady with a yorkie (Ginger was still a pup) and she had on a leather step in. The lady kindly showed me the harness and explained why she used it. Not once did she say, "you should". She just extolled all the wonderful virtues of her harness. Then left it to me and my desire to do the best for my girl...Ginger's been in harnesses ever since.

I do want to say, she wears her collar too. That's where there i.d. is. and I never take it off. I know there is debate about this, but I've had smallish dogs my entire life and not a single one has ever gotten into a problem because of a collar being left on and I would never forgive myself if she was lost without her i.d.

yougetthesmiles · 05-26-2008, 06:55 AM

here are the best harness sets I have bought! I love these!
<CENTER>BIENVENUE.....WELCOME | <CENTER>Custom Dog Harnesses, Leads, Bows<BR>www.CajunCanineCouture.com</CENTER>

Gingergirlsmom · 05-26-2008, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

here are the best harness sets I have bought! I love these!
<CENTER>BIENVENUE.....WELCOME | <CENTER>Custom Dog Harnesses, Leads, Bows<BR>www.CajunCanineCouture.com</CENTER>

Wow, those are pretty!

Oscar's Mummy · 05-26-2008, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by yougetthesmiles

here are the best harness sets I have bought! I love these!
<CENTER>BIENVENUE.....WELCOME | <CENTER>Custom Dog Harnesses, Leads, Bows<BR>www.CajunCanineCouture.com</CENTER>

Oooh, those are cute!

crystalsmom · 05-26-2008, 07:15 AM

If you are going to use a harness, I would advise buying quality since many of these break.

SincrOne · 05-26-2008, 07:25 AM

It aggravates me to see/read/hear "experienced" dog owners become so annoyed/self-righteous about the mistakes that are made by those who are less knowledgeable about the right way to do things when it comes to dog ownership. Even DH, who is AMAZING when it comes to animals, period, does this to me. Peanut is my first dog. I've own rabbits in the past, but they're MUCH different than owning a Yorkie. I have a collar on Peanut, and as I read through this thread, I started to cry. I didn't realize that I was doing anything to hurt my lil guy. DH has taken a "hands off" approach to letting me care for him because we got into so many knock down, drag out fights when I first got him a few months back (there are historical issues there that I won't go into). Besides, he's never owned a small dog and may not have known himself that a harness would be best. Don't look down on me, though, for walking my dog with a collar...tell me to do something different. For those of you who offer information (and the kind souls that actually GIVE harnesses)...bless you. There should be more angels like you.

*Wipes away tears and goes to google harnesses*

Would someone send me information on how to find the right size and such? I don't even know how to start?

daisy mae06 · 05-26-2008, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by SincrOne

It aggravates me to see/read/hear "experienced" dog owners become so annoyed/self-righteous about the mistakes that are made by those who are less knowledgeable about the right way to do things when it comes to dog ownership. Even DH, who is AMAZING when it comes to animals, period, does this to me. Peanut is my first dog. I've own rabbits in the past, but they're MUCH different than owning a Yorkie. I have a collar on Peanut, and as I read through this thread, I started to cry. I didn't realize that I was doing anything to hurt my lil guy. DH has taken a "hands off" approach to letting me care for him because we got into so many knock down, drag out fights when I first got him a few months back (there are historical issues there that I won't go into). Besides, he's never owned a small dog and may not have known himself that a harness would be best. Don't look down on me, though, for walking my dog with a collar...tell me to do something different. For those of you who offer information (and the kind souls that actually GIVE harnesses)...bless you. There should be more angels like you.

*Wipes away tears and goes to google harnesses*

Would someone send me information on how to find the right size and such? I don't even know how to start?

HELLO

and welcome to YT . I will do my best to help you with what every you need

I will send you a pm and profile message.

05-26-2008, 06:02 AM	#32
Oscar's Mummy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,275	It's so frustrating to see things like this, especially when it's just a lack of knowledge. I was at the vet with Ruthie a couple weeks ago and saw another lady in there with her yorkie. We started talking about what was 'wrong' with our respective pets and hers was there for suspected collapsing trachea — this lady was never told, not even by the breeder, that she should have the dog in a harness and not a collar. We chatted for a bit — I wanted to tell her about YT, but got whisked into the exam room before I could. I really thought this was something most breeders went over with their new puppy parents — Oscar's breeder wouldn't let me LEAVE with him until I purchased a harness from her (which was equally annoying because they were expensive harnesses). __________________ Janice, Oscar and Baby Ruth "The more people I meet, the more I love my dog."

05-26-2008, 06:04 AM	#33
Wight Witch YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Isle of Wight UK Posts: 335	I use a harness for Tink, I hate the thought of her having a collar. Our Pom always had a harness too, and she lived until the ripe of age of 15 1/2 __________________ Lesley. Proud Mummy To Tink (Tinkerbell)

05-26-2008, 07:15 AM	#40
crystalsmom Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,946	If you are going to use a harness, I would advise buying quality since many of these break. __________________

05-26-2008, 07:25 AM	#41
SincrOne Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 38	It aggravates me to see/read/hear "experienced" dog owners become so annoyed/self-righteous about the mistakes that are made by those who are less knowledgeable about the right way to do things when it comes to dog ownership. Even DH, who is AMAZING when it comes to animals, period, does this to me. Peanut is my first dog. I've own rabbits in the past, but they're MUCH different than owning a Yorkie. I have a collar on Peanut, and as I read through this thread, I started to cry. I didn't realize that I was doing anything to hurt my lil guy. DH has taken a "hands off" approach to letting me care for him because we got into so many knock down, drag out fights when I first got him a few months back (there are historical issues there that I won't go into). Besides, he's never owned a small dog and may not have known himself that a harness would be best. Don't look down on me, though, for walking my dog with a collar...tell me to do something different. For those of you who offer information (and the kind souls that actually GIVE harnesses)...bless you. There should be more angels like you. Wipes away tears and goes to google harnesses Would someone send me information on how to find the right size and such? I don't even know how to start? __________________ Peanut's Mommie

05-26-2008, 06:55 AM	#37
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	here are the best harness sets I have bought! I love these! <CENTER>BIENVENUE.....WELCOME \| <CENTER>Custom Dog Harnesses, Leads, Bows<BR>www.CajunCanineCouture.com</CENTER>