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sarahheartmaddy · 02-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Harness... Maddy has some "decorative bling" but only for show, not for function

zoeybear · 02-25-2009, 01:50 PM

IF you do use a collar to keep ID tags on them, please use a break away collar. These are usually sold as kitten collars and will open if caught up on something.

jim n · 02-25-2009, 01:51 PM

yep, harness here too.

mackymom · 02-25-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by CHRISTINAM28

we love the harness

SophieKatesMom · 02-25-2009, 02:57 PM

I am a big fan of the Puppia harness, that is all I use for walking but SophieKate does wear a collar with her tags (I am afraid she would slip out the door some day and be untagged).

I had a hard time find a harness that fit when she was small so I took her to an local pet shop and they found a Puppia that would fit her. I also use the Puppia with a seatbelt attachment when she rides in the car. I found Yorkies are very areodynamic and tend to end up all over the car with sudden stops

Teiya · 02-25-2009, 03:26 PM

Collar for looks and tags, but not in the house.
Harness for walks and when on leash
Carrier in the car.

dagibbie · 02-26-2009, 02:34 AM

Harness for walking and for use with the car seat. I don't think I could get a collar on him as he still resents the harness. He is over a year old and still does not like it. I put it on for the walk and it comes off.

Lucia · 02-26-2009, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zoeybear

IF you do use a collar to keep ID tags on them, please use a break away collar. These are usually sold as kitten collars and will open if caught up on something.

Yes, this is the sort of collar Twinkle has but I use a harness for walks. When she was longer my MIL walked her for me and, not realising I use a harness, attatched the lead to the breakaway collar. When another dog frightened her, Twinkle managed to free her head from the collar and ran away! It was so frightening

I think a harness is definitely safer.

Britster · 02-26-2009, 07:04 AM

Jackson wears a collar with tags all the time in the house. We live on 3 acres with no fenced in yard so it's just better to keep it on all the time with him going in and outside. Unfortunately, we haven't gotten the opportunity to go on many walks yet since it's been so damn cold so he's barely been on walks.

pennyg · 02-26-2009, 11:39 AM

What is a good "car seat" for my two guys? One likes to look out the window and the other is just content to sleep! I commute on the weekends about 90 miles so I'm looking.

lovespandp · 02-26-2009, 02:53 PM

Harness alllll the way!! Love Love Love it! He only wears it when we go on walks or outside, and he has a collar with his tags and info but he only has that on when he goes outside as well....

chandracz · 02-26-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie mad

Ive just switched from a collar to a harness for Tia and she defiantly prefers a harness.The collar used to irritate her little neck and I find when she walks to heel I'm

not pulling her back on her neck.What do you and your furbaby prefer?

I use something called a "Yap Wrap" It's similar to a harness, except is has a handle on the back where you can actually scoop your furbaby up incase of an emergency. Almost like a bag and harness in one... it's hard to describe. It's great and I love it!!! It protects the treachea, so no more coughing for the little ones. My aunt loved mine so much, she got one for her Maltese.

snickers65 · 02-26-2009, 08:55 PM

I prefer the harness. It's much safer.

02-25-2009, 01:50 PM	#17
zoeybear Misssing Baby Chloe Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,186	IF you do use a collar to keep ID tags on them, please use a break away collar. These are usually sold as kitten collars and will open if caught up on something. __________________ We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. And in return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made. -M. Acklam

02-25-2009, 02:57 PM	#20
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	I am a big fan of the Puppia harness, that is all I use for walking but SophieKate does wear a collar with her tags (I am afraid she would slip out the door some day and be untagged). I had a hard time find a harness that fit when she was small so I took her to an local pet shop and they found a Puppia that would fit her. I also use the Puppia with a seatbelt attachment when she rides in the car. I found Yorkies are very areodynamic and tend to end up all over the car with sudden stops __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate

02-25-2009, 03:26 PM	#21
Teiya Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SLC, Utah Posts: 132	Collar for looks and tags, but not in the house. Harness for walks and when on leash Carrier in the car. __________________ Gina - Mom to Teiya. One spoiled little Yorkie girl!

02-26-2009, 07:04 AM	#24
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Jackson wears a collar with tags all the time in the house. We live on 3 acres with no fenced in yard so it's just better to keep it on all the time with him going in and outside. Unfortunately, we haven't gotten the opportunity to go on many walks yet since it's been so damn cold so he's barely been on walks. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

02-26-2009, 11:39 AM	#25
pennyg Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: St. Petersburg, Florida Posts: 47 Blog Entries: 1	car seat What is a good "car seat" for my two guys? One likes to look out the window and the other is just content to sleep! I commute on the weekends about 90 miles so I'm looking. __________________ Miz TiLLy's momma. Parti Yorkie. Never forget my TiKi and KoNa

02-25-2009, 01:47 PM	#16
sarahheartmaddy BANNED FOR TAKING MONEY AND NOT SHIPPING PRODUCTS SOLD!!! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,827	Harness... Maddy has some "decorative bling" but only for show, not for function

02-25-2009, 01:51 PM	#18
jim n Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 202	yep, harness here too.

02-26-2009, 02:34 AM	#22
dagibbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 170	Harness for walking and for use with the car seat. I don't think I could get a collar on him as he still resents the harness. He is over a year old and still does not like it. I put it on for the walk and it comes off.

02-26-2009, 02:53 PM	#26
lovespandp ♥Momma's Bambino♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ca Posts: 10,026	Harness alllll the way!! Love Love Love it! He only wears it when we go on walks or outside, and he has a collar with his tags and info but he only has that on when he goes outside as well.... __________________ "People with nothing to hide don't usually feel the need to say so."

02-26-2009, 08:55 PM	#28
snickers65 YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aug Posts: 282	I prefer the harness. It's much safer.