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Ellie May · 03-23-2011, 05:19 AM

This looks like a step-in. Ellie can't wear them. She can slide her elbows out no matter how tight I think it is. Gave up on them a long time ago.

Lupine Tickled Pink Roman-Style Small Dog Harness
...except I get them from the pet store. They are not fancy and very cheap.

Rachael x · 03-23-2011, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ellie May

This looks like a step-in. Ellie can't wear them. She can slide her elbows out no matter how tight I think it is. Gave up on them a long time ago.

Lupine Tickled Pink Roman-Style Small Dog Harness
...except I get them from the pet store. They are not fancy and very cheap.

Thank you

jojomima · 03-23-2011, 05:41 AM

I have had Shadow slip her front leg out of those harnesses. She never had a chance to wiggle them off completely, but it seems they are harder to tighten in the chest area. I think it's because they are not around the neck, which we don't want anyway.

I am looking for something with smaller armholes myself.

These guys are so wiggly!!

Reinell · 03-23-2011, 05:54 AM

We use Buddy Belts and have not been disappointed Welcome to BUDDY BELT (A Division of Class Art Productions Inc.) and I feel very comfortable and safe with the dogs in these harnesses.

RemydeHaviland · 03-23-2011, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Rachael x

I didn't notice the extra http sorry, fixed the link now and was able to see the harness. Thanks

Is Remy able to riggle out of the Puppy Angel style harness or is it because he chews them?

Ok, good - glad you were able to see the image.

He does chew them but it is not the chewing that enables him to get out. When he is chewing, he bends his neck down and gets the harness between his teeth. Once the harness is in his mouth he somehow manages to get the harness over his head and completely off. This escape artist behavior only seems to occur with the step-in style. Both Puppia and one other one I have are step-ins. Our "everyday harness" is now the type I linked to above.

Rachael x · 03-23-2011, 05:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jojomima

I have had Shadow slip her front leg out of those harnesses. She never had a chance to wiggle them off completely, but it seems they are harder to tighten in the chest area. I think it's because they are not around the neck, which we don't want anyway.

I am looking for something with smaller armholes myself.

These guys are so wiggly!!

I know.
My mum keeps calling her Houdini

, she keeps saying "Hey Houdini! why did you want to go live in the wild? there are no treats and toys in the wild!" LOL.

Rachael x · 03-23-2011, 05:56 AM

Thanks everyone

Britster · 03-23-2011, 06:02 AM

Wow! Soooo scary! Step-in harnesses never seem to fit Jackson very well either no matter how tight I make them. He has never gotten out YET though. I've had good luck with Puppia, it doesn't seem like he'd ever be able to wiggle his way out of it (it goes over the head and then thru one leg).

Verodoll · 03-23-2011, 06:12 AM

Just wanted to say I am SO glad she's ok! Your dad must have been terrified.

I use a harness like yours and Layla has slipped out of it before but it was just too loose. I thought she'd be ok if it was on tighter. Scary.

Again I'm so happy and relieved Poppy is ok!!

Rachael x · 03-23-2011, 06:16 AM

Thanks everyone, he keeps telling me what happend over and over I think he is still in shock. I think it is bad enough when you loose your own dog, but when you loose someone elses dog the guilt must be terrible. I keep telling him that it could have happend to any of us and I am just happy that she is okay.

Sammy Mommy · 03-23-2011, 06:45 AM

Thank goodness Poppy is OK. Your Dad must have been so scared!

BabyGirl Rosie · 03-23-2011, 06:46 AM

Oh my goodness! That is soooo scary for your little baby. Your dad must have been beside himself. I am so glad that she is ok!!

Rachael x · 03-23-2011, 06:49 AM

Thank you

Ringo1 · 03-23-2011, 06:55 AM

So glad everything ended well! Lucy uses a step-in too - but no scares so far.

megansmomma · 03-23-2011, 07:02 AM

These little ones sure know how to give you a good scare! I feel for your dad as I'm sure he loves Poppy as much as you do.

to you and your dad too.

03-23-2011, 05:19 AM	#16
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	This looks like a step-in. Ellie can't wear them. She can slide her elbows out no matter how tight I think it is. Gave up on them a long time ago. Lupine Tickled Pink Roman-Style Small Dog Harness ...except I get them from the pet store. They are not fancy and very cheap. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

03-23-2011, 05:54 AM	#19
Reinell Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southern Sweden Posts: 203	We use Buddy Belts and have not been disappointed Welcome to BUDDY BELT (A Division of Class Art Productions Inc.) and I feel very comfortable and safe with the dogs in these harnesses. __________________ Rocky , River & me

03-23-2011, 05:56 AM	#22
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks everyone __________________ Rachael & Poppy

03-23-2011, 06:02 AM	#23
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Wow! Soooo scary! Step-in harnesses never seem to fit Jackson very well either no matter how tight I make them. He has never gotten out YET though. I've had good luck with Puppia, it doesn't seem like he'd ever be able to wiggle his way out of it (it goes over the head and then thru one leg). __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

03-23-2011, 06:12 AM	#24
Verodoll Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 211	Just wanted to say I am SO glad she's ok! Your dad must have been terrified. I use a harness like yours and Layla has slipped out of it before but it was just too loose. I thought she'd be ok if it was on tighter. Scary. Again I'm so happy and relieved Poppy is ok!! __________________ Willow & Layla's Mommy Like my personalized avatar? You can have one too! Visit my store for details on prices and packages.

03-23-2011, 05:41 AM	#18
jojomima Owned by Shadow Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Medford, NJ, USA Posts: 576	I have had Shadow slip her front leg out of those harnesses. She never had a chance to wiggle them off completely, but it seems they are harder to tighten in the chest area. I think it's because they are not around the neck, which we don't want anyway. I am looking for something with smaller armholes myself. These guys are so wiggly!!

03-23-2011, 06:16 AM	#25
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks everyone, he keeps telling me what happend over and over I think he is still in shock. I think it is bad enough when you loose your own dog, but when you loose someone elses dog the guilt must be terrible. I keep telling him that it could have happend to any of us and I am just happy that she is okay. __________________ Rachael & Poppy

03-23-2011, 06:45 AM	#26
Sammy Mommy Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,896	Thank goodness Poppy is OK. Your Dad must have been so scared!

03-23-2011, 06:46 AM	#27
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Oh my goodness! That is soooo scary for your little baby. Your dad must have been beside himself. I am so glad that she is ok!! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

03-23-2011, 06:49 AM	#28
Rachael x Poppy's Mamma ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: England Posts: 3,751 Blog Entries: 3	Thank you __________________ Rachael & Poppy

03-23-2011, 06:55 AM	#29
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	So glad everything ended well! Lucy uses a step-in too - but no scares so far. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

03-23-2011, 07:02 AM	#30
megansmomma Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: S. W. Suburbs of Chicago, IL Posts: 12,235	These little ones sure know how to give you a good scare! I feel for your dad as I'm sure he loves Poppy as much as you do. to you and your dad too. __________________ “Never argue with a fool, onlookers may not be able to tell the difference.” Mark Twain