If yor dog does not pull can you use a collar here and there??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

wantayorkie23 · 06-24-2009, 06:21 AM

Munchie does use a harness but some of the collars i have been seeing is way to cute. Or better yet can i only put the harness on him when going for walks.

KJLive · 06-24-2009, 06:28 AM

When I first got her, I didn't know that I shouldn't use a leash. I quickly learned once I joined YT. With that said I may upset a few of the others on here, but I do use a leash ONLY when I take her outside for potty breaks. There's very little pulling on her part when it's for potty as I've trained her to go out, do her business, and get back inside. However, I do use a harness for any and all other outside activities from her daily walks, to hanging outside with Mom on her tie out, to following Daddy around the yard, and finally, when going to Pet Smart or any other store she's permitted to be in and walk around.

wantayorkie23 · 06-24-2009, 06:28 AM

Thanks

BLowry · 06-24-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by wantayorkie23

Munchie does use a harness but some of the collars i have been seeing is way to cute. Or better yet can i only put the harness on him when going for walks.

Personally I would never use a collar on my girls. I have put "bling" collars on them for the day but still used a harness but, the collar comes off if they are left alone. Collars will cause to much pressure on their trachea's. And...never leave a collar on him...He could get caught on something and choke himself.

wantayorkie23 · 06-24-2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by kjlive

when i first got her, i didn't know that i shouldn't use a leash. I quickly learned once i joined yt. With that said i may upset a few of the others on here, but i do use a leash only when i take her outside for potty breaks. There's very little pulling on her part when it's for potty as i've trained her to go out, do her business, and get back inside. However, i do use a harness for any and all other outside activities from her daily walks, to hanging outside with mom on her tie out, to following daddy around the yard, and finally, when going to pet smart or any other store she's permitted to be in and walk around.

instead of leash you mean collar right

Reinell · 06-24-2009, 06:37 AM

I use Buddy Belts. I just love them (I have three with matching leashes). I think they seem comfortable, they are great quality and put NO pressure on the trachea. I have never used a leash and collar on Rocky. Why risk it when there are Buddy Belts? I have put a collar on for fashion purposes, but never with a leash attached.

Buddy Belts: www.buddy-belts.com

chachi · 06-24-2009, 06:44 AM

I never use collars even for id tags. They can get caught on things

KJLive · 06-24-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by wantayorkie23

instead of leash you mean collar right

Yes, I meant collar with leash. Sorry...

jmdt · 06-24-2009, 07:19 AM

Even if they are not pullers..what if they see another dog or a cat or something? They might try to chase it, or if a bigger dog comes by you and maybe gets too rough with your baby. I definatly do not like the idea of just a collar. Their little necks are toooo small They could get hurt even by pulling just a little.

Buster Bailey · 06-24-2009, 07:29 AM

I have collars on mine which have their ID tags. Of course if you want to be 100% safe you can decide not to use them, but we always had collars on our little dogs when I was younger and they lived very long & healthy lives. Whenever we go on walks, I put their harnesses on but their collars stay on (with no leash attached) because that's where their ID tags are.

Buster Bailey · 06-24-2009, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Reinell

I use Buddy Belts. I just love them (I have three with matching leashes). I think they seem comfortable, they are great quality and put NO pressure on the trachea. I have never used a leash and collar on Rocky. Why risk it when there are Buddy Belts? I have put a collar on for fashion purposes, but never with a leash attached.

Buddy Belts: www.buddy-belts.com

I've never heard of Buddy Belts - they are not sold anywhere close to where I live but you gotta love on-line shopping in those cases! Thanks for sharing!

Reinell · 06-24-2009, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Buster Bailey

I've never heard of Buddy Belts - they are not sold anywhere close to where I live but you gotta love on-line shopping in those cases! Thanks for sharing!

No problem!

They work really well. Rocky is about 8 pounds and he wears a size 4. He is just in-between size 3 and 4 but we like to put sweaters on him in the winter and the 4 allows this. It would be way too tight with a 3. I love Buddy Belts. I am a member of a dog club and now a lot of other dog owners have them after seeing them on Rocky. They look big and bulky but work fabulously.

happy bunny · 06-24-2009, 08:24 AM

Has anyone tried using cat collars that break away easily, to put their id tags on?

I've been thinking of trying that, but I also have harnesses they wear whenever they go out of the house.

RONLYNN · 06-24-2009, 09:52 AM

We use collars with id tags and leashes. I know a lot of people use harnesses but I prefer the collar (which she wears all the time) and a leash. We've never had any problems.

Britster · 06-24-2009, 10:24 AM

Jackson wears a collar for tag purposes and looks. He's pretty much always got it on.

When we go for walks, he's always wearing a harness. But usually for potty breaks, I
just attach his 28-ft retractable leash on his collar to let him outside to wander a bit.
He doesn't ever pull on that leash since it's so long and I just walk along with him. He
is also a bigger boy, at 14lbs, so his neck is a bit tougher than a 4lb Yorkie. I still
worry about it though so I prefer using a harness over a collar.

06-24-2009, 06:21 AM	#1
wantayorkie23 Currently Suspended! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Atlanta Posts: 550	If yor dog does not pull can you use a collar here and there??? Munchie does use a harness but some of the collars i have been seeing is way to cute. Or better yet can i only put the harness on him when going for walks.

06-24-2009, 06:28 AM	#2
KJLive Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Lebanon, PA, USA Posts: 1,162	When I first got her, I didn't know that I shouldn't use a leash. I quickly learned once I joined YT. With that said I may upset a few of the others on here, but I do use a leash ONLY when I take her outside for potty breaks. There's very little pulling on her part when it's for potty as I've trained her to go out, do her business, and get back inside. However, I do use a harness for any and all other outside activities from her daily walks, to hanging outside with Mom on her tie out, to following Daddy around the yard, and finally, when going to Pet Smart or any other store she's permitted to be in and walk around. __________________ Sherry, Sophie, Ivan, Alfie, Addie, and Winston Click Here for Information on Biewer Rescue

06-24-2009, 06:37 AM	#6
Reinell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 203	I use Buddy Belts. I just love them (I have three with matching leashes). I think they seem comfortable, they are great quality and put NO pressure on the trachea. I have never used a leash and collar on Rocky. Why risk it when there are Buddy Belts? I have put a collar on for fashion purposes, but never with a leash attached. Buddy Belts: www.buddy-belts.com __________________ Rocky , River & me

06-24-2009, 06:44 AM	#7
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I never use collars even for id tags. They can get caught on things __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

06-24-2009, 07:19 AM	#9
jmdt YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island, NY USA Posts: 3,498	Even if they are not pullers..what if they see another dog or a cat or something? They might try to chase it, or if a bigger dog comes by you and maybe gets too rough with your baby. I definatly do not like the idea of just a collar. Their little necks are toooo small They could get hurt even by pulling just a little. __________________ Coco, Pebbles, Trixie, and Wally LOVE MY BABIES!!

06-24-2009, 07:29 AM	#10
Buster Bailey Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southwest MN Posts: 188	I have collars on mine which have their ID tags. Of course if you want to be 100% safe you can decide not to use them, but we always had collars on our little dogs when I was younger and they lived very long & healthy lives. Whenever we go on walks, I put their harnesses on but their collars stay on (with no leash attached) because that's where their ID tags are. __________________ Buster & Bailey's Mom

06-24-2009, 08:24 AM	#13
happy bunny Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Derby, KS Posts: 204	Has anyone tried using cat collars that break away easily, to put their id tags on? I've been thinking of trying that, but I also have harnesses they wear whenever they go out of the house. __________________ Rest in Peace Sweet Princess Kelli 5-28-09 and our dear Maxi-Poo 11-25-10

06-24-2009, 09:52 AM	#14
RONLYNN Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 1,635	We use collars with id tags and leashes. I know a lot of people use harnesses but I prefer the collar (which she wears all the time) and a leash. We've never had any problems. __________________ Ronda & Teddi PPU - Petite Pups United Member The PINK Club Member **

06-24-2009, 10:24 AM	#15
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,814	Jackson wears a collar for tag purposes and looks. He's pretty much always got it on. When we go for walks, he's always wearing a harness. But usually for potty breaks, I just attach his 28-ft retractable leash on his collar to let him outside to wander a bit. He doesn't ever pull on that leash since it's so long and I just walk along with him. He is also a bigger boy, at 14lbs, so his neck is a bit tougher than a 4lb Yorkie. I still worry about it though so I prefer using a harness over a collar. __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier Last edited by Britster; 06-24-2009 at 10:26 AM.