Collars vs Harness for Yorkies - Page 2 - YorkieTalk.com Forums

PenelopePup · 11-03-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyLayne

We have Derby in a collar, but use the harness when we're on walks. We want the collar for ID purposes and it has his rabies tag on it as well. We don't use the collar to put his leash on at all.

Do you keep the collar on him all the time? The two tags together will make noise all the time and that can be very irritating to them. Almost like having a bell on them, not a good thing.

Loves Sage · 11-03-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PenelopePup

Do you keep the collar on him all the time? The two tags together will make noise all the time and that can be very irritating to them. Almost like having a bell on them, not a good thing.

Sage wears her collar all the time and yes the ID tags do make noise but I like it, helps me keep track of her. She likes to run under the bed.

DaisyMom · 11-03-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by PenelopePup

Do you keep the collar on him all the time? The two tags together will make noise all the time and that can be very irritating to them. Almost like having a bell on them, not a good thing.

Daisy also wears a collar all the time; I would hate to think what might happen if she accidentally escaped from the house with no visual id. With a tag, a neighbor could simply phone and immediately return her to me. With only the microchip, there would be the delay of taking her to a vet or animal shelter during which time I would be very worried!

She also wears a small cat bell, and doesn't find it irritating at all. I consider it an important safety item inside our household, so that she won't be stepped on.

There was a recent post where a bell was key to an escaped Yorkie being found......

DerbyLayne · 11-03-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PenelopePup

Do you keep the collar on him all the time? The two tags together will make noise all the time and that can be very irritating to them. Almost like having a bell on them, not a good thing.

I think the irritation level depends on the dog.

Derby doesn't seem phased by it whatsoever

Catie_and_Luna · 11-03-2009, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyLayne

I think the irritation level depends on the dog.

Derby doesn't seem phased by it whatsoever

Yeah same with Luna, she has never batted an eye at her bell OR her tags. The bell helps me keep up with her around the house =P

flafox67 · 11-03-2009, 04:24 PM

I'm using some really great rolled collars by Auburn Leathercrafters to hold their id tags, but only use harnesses for walking.

PenelopePup · 11-03-2009, 05:53 PM

You have to think of it this way. A dog has hearing that is 10 times better than ours. Sure, they get used to having a bell or two tags (I'm not suggesting taking the id tag off, just don't have two on), but how would you like to have a large bell hanging around your neck all the time? This is what is good and fair for the dog and we have to be good stewards with our animals and think what their sensitive hearing will have to tolerate. I'm not trying to be mean, but I know I wouldn't like having a bell around my neck 24/7. I'm sure Cesar would say the same thing, you have to do what is good for your little furface.

supershadowsmom · 11-04-2009, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Quit using a collar. Collapsed trachea can occur over time

Thanks for the info. I had no idea. No one has ever mentioned trachea problems to me before. I'm going to get a harness this weekend.

Her Name Is Rio · 11-04-2009, 08:18 PM

Rio wears a collar for her ID tags (taken off when she's at home) and a Buddy Belt harness for walks. Buddy Belt's are so easy to put on and take off - just one buckle, and they are made of soft leather. They're a little pricey (around $40 and up depending on size) but they are the only harness that fits Rio (she's only 2.7 lbs).

Lovetodream88 · 11-04-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DerbyLayne

I think the irritation level depends on the dog.

Derby doesn't seem phased by it whatsoever

Same with my Callie Mae and it helps me hear wear she is and wake me up at night if she moving around a lot which she only does if shes gonna be sick or has to go potty.

Lovetodream88 · 11-04-2009, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Her Name Is Rio

Rio wears a collar for her ID tags (taken off when she's at home) and a Buddy Belt harness for walks. Buddy Belt's are so easy to put on and take off - just one buckle, and they are made of soft leather. They're a little pricey (around $40 and up depending on size) but they are the only harness that fits Rio (she's only 2.7 lbs).

What happens if she runs out the door and gets away from you and you dont have the tags on her?

Lolli_lah · 11-04-2009, 09:06 PM

I see a lot of people here talking about dog tags annoying dogs that are clanging together. Just going to put this side comment that people have been using dog tags on their dogs for years and years and years. It is possible that dogs might get irritated at this but for me personally it's safety first. I only have her ID tag on and before I bought my new one, it used to clang against the metal on her collar but only lightly and when she's really moving fast.

I'd like to suggest to some that if you go on eBay and look up user pettags4less they have a ID tag for under $3 (including shipping!) that is rectangular shape and it has a slit on either edge, you put the collar through the slits (similar to a belt buckle) that way the tag is not hanging off the collar or swinging and hitting against any of the clasp or the little ring that holds extra collar strap. It's very light and it works really great and they are fully customizable. I just got mine a few days ago and love it! Using this with other tags would eliminate 'extra' clanging.

And btw, I use a collar for ID tag and a harness for the leash.

Reinell · 11-04-2009, 09:07 PM

I use Buddy Belts for my dog and love them. He wears a harness in the car too for his dog car seat. I have recently bought him some fashion collars and am going to try to get him to wear them but he HATES collars, harnesses and clothes on.

I don't want him to wear anything on his neck or body when I am not around him. I am very worried he would get caught on something and get hurt or worse!

joeyandtanksmom · 11-04-2009, 09:12 PM

I use a collar and leash on my boys, and have never had any issues with it. My older is 5 lbs and my younger is 4 lbs. My boys NEVER pull on their leashes - they know that their place is right next to my feet. If they did pull I would use harnesses, but I just don't feel the need if they are so well behaved. Even when they see another dog, they don't pull. They perk up their ears and turn their bodies a little, but they don't try to pull and go say hi. I am proud to say my boys are extremely well behaved on leash. I can see where people would worry though, I just don't feel the need to use a harness now that they are trained on leashes. I actually got a collar for my oldest when I didn't know much about Yorkies, I probably would have started with a harness if I had known much about the breed.

Her Name Is Rio · 11-04-2009, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

What happens if she runs out the door and gets away from you and you dont have the tags on her?

Luckily Rio is good about not dashing out of open doors. She obeys the "stay" command well too. But you do make a good point! Maybe I should have her wear it all the time!

11-03-2009, 05:53 PM	#22
PenelopePup YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Emmett, MI. US Posts: 270	You have to think of it this way. A dog has hearing that is 10 times better than ours. Sure, they get used to having a bell or two tags (I'm not suggesting taking the id tag off, just don't have two on), but how would you like to have a large bell hanging around your neck all the time? This is what is good and fair for the dog and we have to be good stewards with our animals and think what their sensitive hearing will have to tolerate. I'm not trying to be mean, but I know I wouldn't like having a bell around my neck 24/7. I'm sure Cesar would say the same thing, you have to do what is good for your little furface. __________________ I have the right to remain silent, but not the ability!

11-04-2009, 09:06 PM	#27
Lolli_lah YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA, USA Posts: 406 Blog Entries: 2	I see a lot of people here talking about dog tags annoying dogs that are clanging together. Just going to put this side comment that people have been using dog tags on their dogs for years and years and years. It is possible that dogs might get irritated at this but for me personally it's safety first. I only have her ID tag on and before I bought my new one, it used to clang against the metal on her collar but only lightly and when she's really moving fast. I'd like to suggest to some that if you go on eBay and look up user pettags4less they have a ID tag for under $3 (including shipping!) that is rectangular shape and it has a slit on either edge, you put the collar through the slits (similar to a belt buckle) that way the tag is not hanging off the collar or swinging and hitting against any of the clasp or the little ring that holds extra collar strap. It's very light and it works really great and they are fully customizable. I just got mine a few days ago and love it! Using this with other tags would eliminate 'extra' clanging. And btw, I use a collar for ID tag and a harness for the leash. __________________ Lollipop my Pretty Little Princess Last edited by Lolli_lah; 11-04-2009 at 09:07 PM.

11-04-2009, 09:07 PM	#28
Reinell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 203	I use Buddy Belts for my dog and love them. He wears a harness in the car too for his dog car seat. I have recently bought him some fashion collars and am going to try to get him to wear them but he HATES collars, harnesses and clothes on. I don't want him to wear anything on his neck or body when I am not around him. I am very worried he would get caught on something and get hurt or worse! __________________ Rocky , River & me

11-04-2009, 09:12 PM	#29
joeyandtanksmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kuna,ID,USA Posts: 557	I use a collar and leash on my boys, and have never had any issues with it. My older is 5 lbs and my younger is 4 lbs. My boys NEVER pull on their leashes - they know that their place is right next to my feet. If they did pull I would use harnesses, but I just don't feel the need if they are so well behaved. Even when they see another dog, they don't pull. They perk up their ears and turn their bodies a little, but they don't try to pull and go say hi. I am proud to say my boys are extremely well behaved on leash. I can see where people would worry though, I just don't feel the need to use a harness now that they are trained on leashes. I actually got a collar for my oldest when I didn't know much about Yorkies, I probably would have started with a harness if I had known much about the breed. __________________ Sandy: Joey & Tank's Mom Jackson Ryan

11-03-2009, 04:24 PM	#21
flafox67 YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Tallahassee, FL, USA Posts: 253	I'm using some really great rolled collars by Auburn Leathercrafters to hold their id tags, but only use harnesses for walking.

11-04-2009, 08:18 PM	#24
Her Name Is Rio Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Fremont, CA, USA Posts: 487	Rio wears a collar for her ID tags (taken off when she's at home) and a Buddy Belt harness for walks. Buddy Belt's are so easy to put on and take off - just one buckle, and they are made of soft leather. They're a little pricey (around $40 and up depending on size) but they are the only harness that fits Rio (she's only 2.7 lbs).