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Using a dog collar or harness?? need information ! Does someone have a good link to a website that I can read about the damage using a dog collar can give the dog?? Almost everyone where I live uses a dog collar on all sizes of dogs, even uses flexi with collars and I've seen many people that just let the dog run and run then he chokes when he comes to the end of the flexi lead ! so sad. I need some good links to educate those people. Im started to use the harness always, but still I have a collar for him inside and when he's tied outside I use his collar couse he otherwise takes himself out of the harness if he for example sees a cat, I'm always with him when he's outside tied and I watch out for cats :D If we see a cat or other exiting things I bring him inside so he doesnt choke on the collar. |
Harnesses are more important on small dogs like Yorkies who are susceptible to collapsed trachea. Other breeds do well with a harness have short-muzzles and are prone to breathing problems. Quote:
I'm confused how you dog takes his harness off? There's no way Joey can get his harness off. |
My girlfriend's dog steps out of her harness too. It is either too big, or the wrong kind. I wish she would get one that fits and one that her dog can't Houdini her way out of! |
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i'm no expert but i use a harness for walks or anything that involves the leash. but Ziggy wears a collar at all times. This is for safety reasons, it has a bell on it. ziggy is pretty small and super fast. this way no one can step on him or something like that. if it wasn't for that i wouldnt use it. they are dangerous. ziggy has twice now gotten his jaw/chin under it and it was scary. and i paniced, but luckly got it off (its a snap release) Its a trade off, but i just thought about what would be worse, and the collar had to stay hope you find the best solution for you |
If he is getting out of his harness it is not the right size for him, or not a well made harness. No one on here can force you to do what you don't want- you have stated many times that you prefer collars, that you like to tie your small breed dog out by it's collar- everyone here has told you that it is a terrible idea, that you are risking SERIOUS, PERMANENT injury- if you still choose to use a collar, go for it! |
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We do use a collar on Ian, but not with a leash. We have all of his info on his tags, and in case he got out somehow, whoever found him could contact us. If he's able to get out of his harness, then it is the wrong size for him. Take him with you when buying a harness so you can get one that fits. I could not imagine anyone tying a yorkie, or any dog outside, even if it weren't against the law. |
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I would never use a collar on a smaller breed. My girlfriend has a Corgi who now has CT because she would not listen to my advice and used a collar. All my babies have harnesses and they have never slipped them. I think maybe the harness you are using is not sized properly. Go to a pet store and have them help you to fit your dog for the right harness : ) |
Tied outside?,,,as in left alone outside? |
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