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MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 02:43 AM
Not a buddy belt but will do for now...
 
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IT IS PRETTY CUTE TOO AND 1/2 THE COST.
ALTHOUGH I DO HAVE HIS BUDDY BELT ALREADY PICKED
OUT THAT I AM GOING TO BUY WHEN HE IS A YEAR OLD.
(THE PLAID ONE, LOVE IT.)
I WANT TO MAKE SURE HE IS PRETTY MUCH FULL GROWN FIRST.
THIS ONE I BOUGHT AT WWW.JEFFERSPET.COM FOR $18.95
PLEASE EXCUSE HIS SLEEPY BOY LOOK , I MADE HIM MODEL
THIS AT 5:30 AM.. LOL !!

Harrysmum 02-12-2012 03:29 AM
Sleepy little boy!! :)

That's the Choke Free isn't it? I had one of those shipped over for Harry about 5 months ago - we still love it and would never change it now (apart from to get loads more colours, or if he needed a bigger one of course! ;) :D).

Enjoy! Sally + Harry x

MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 03:36 AM
Yeah, it is the the choke free.
That would be cool if they got more colors.
It is a great harness.

Harrysmum 02-12-2012 03:40 AM
We got ours from www.freidaspetboutique.com - it's worth a look! Sally + Harry x

MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 03:42 AM
Wow,that is so awesome.
They have tons of colors.
Jeffers only has like 3 plain colors.
Maybe i will stick with the choke free harness...
Thanks so much....

enchilila 02-12-2012 04:47 AM
I went to Jefferspet website because $20 is a great price for a Choke-free. However, they only have even sizes. Betty Boop wears an odd size. Too bad. We love our Choke-free.

MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 05:27 AM
Yeah, i know that is one flaw about jeffers.
They don't have much of a selection for sizes and colors....
I got oscar the smallest size which is 14" even that is a little too
big but for now he can wear it over a sweater....

Joyce Adams 02-12-2012 06:11 AM
I bookmarked Freidas, love the choke free collars, they do look so nice.

MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 06:15 AM
Joyce, yeah freidas has some really nice colors and patterns

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 06:21 AM
We have purchased about 9 Choke free harnesses now from Freida's!! Sugar owns 3 and the rest were gifts!!

They are made right here in Merritt Island, Florida!

I like that they are more comfy to wear than the buddy belts!

Harrysmum 02-12-2012 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Joyce Adams (Post 3823902)
I bookmarked Freidas, love the choke free collars, they do look so nice.
Good! :)

Trouble is, 'over here' we've got the choice of so many different harnesses etc. - but none like the Choke Free or Buddy Belt. I chose the Choke Free because I liked the D ring going through doubled up, crossed over velcro. Others (of course!! ;)) will disagree, but I personally found it much easier than fiddling with a buckle.

It was very difficult of course to try and sort out sizing etc from all this way away - basically I knew I had to get it right! Dee at Freidas was amazing - she talked me through every step (by email) - all in all a wonderful long-distance shopping experience! I wouldn't hesitate in going back to her (+ look at all those colours!! ;) :D) Sally + Harry x

Harrysmum 02-12-2012 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3823911)
We have purchased about 9 Choke free harnesses now from Freida's!! Sugar owns 3 and the rest were gifts!!

They are made right here in Merritt Island, Florida!

I like that they are more comfy to wear than the buddy belts!
:D :thumbup: ;) :p x

oneinabox 02-12-2012 07:10 AM
too cute.... I love Oscars nose!!! :)

Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 07:29 AM
Awwww I love the sleepy boy look he is just to darn cute!

Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3823911)
We have purchased about 9 Choke free harnesses now from Freida's!! Sugar owns 3 and the rest were gifts!!

They are made right here in Merritt Island, Florida!

I like that they are more comfy to wear than the buddy belts!
What makes you think they are more comfy then the buddy belts? I don't really think that necessarily true.

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 07:41 AM
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What makes you think they are more comfy then the buddy belts? I don't really think that necessarily true.
The leather is a lot softer and pliable. Also much less hardware. The leg holes are cut in a way to conform to the body and not cause pressure points.

That's my opinion anyway since I have never worn one myself ;)

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Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3824005)
The leather is a lot softer and pliable. Also much less hardware. The leg holes are cut in a way to conform to the body and not cause pressure points.

That's my opinion anyway since I have never worn one myself ;)

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Mine is actually pretty darn soft and the hardware is so easy to use I can't stand velcro and its so easy to use when deciding to put it over clothes or not. Also the leg holes are round the shape of an actual dogs legs. Its more adjustable then the choke free which is very nice. I don't really think you can say either one is more comfortable really unless one has caused maybe a rash and the other hasn't.

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3824022)
Mine is actually pretty darn soft and the hardware is so easy to use I can't stand velcro and its so easy to use when deciding to put it over clothes or not. Also the leg holes are round the shape of an actual dogs legs. Its more adjustable then the choke free which is very nice. I don't really think you can say either one is more comfortable really unless one has caused maybe a rash and the other hasn't.
Or perhaps one has worn it themselves :cool:

It's called an opinion for a reason. Everyone has one ;)~;)

Harrysmum 02-12-2012 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3824022)
Mine is actually pretty darn soft and the hardware is so easy to use I can't stand velcro and its so easy to use when deciding to put it over clothes or not. Also the leg holes are round the shape of an actual dogs legs. Its more adjustable then the choke free which is very nice. I don't really think you can say either one is more comfortable really unless one has caused maybe a rash and the other hasn't.
The thing is - it's meant to fit round the shoulder blades - which aren't actually round.

It was invented and designed by NASA for that reason. I guess this debate will always rage on...!!! ;) :D

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3824027)
The thing is - it's meant to fit round the shoulder blades - which aren't actually round.

It was invented and designed by NASA for that reason. I guess this debate will always rage on...!!! ;) :D
Yup. This is why we have choices.

I personally choose an engineer from NASA who was problem solving for his own dog but a LOT of people love the BB. I'm sure there is room on YT for both harness choices and our opinions

There is no break in period either so no need for those liners that BB sells to stop chafing

Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Harrysmum (Post 3824027)
The thing is - it's meant to fit round the shoulder blades - which aren't actually round.

It was invented and designed by NASA for that reason. I guess this debate will always rage on...!!! ;) :D
It just wouldn't work for us because of so many reasons one being Callie wears clothes almost all of the time except summer and I have to have a harness that is extremely adjustable.

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88 (Post 3824035)
It just wouldn't work for us because of so many reasons one being Callie wears clothes almost all of the time except summer and I have to have a harness that is extremely adjustable.
We put her harness underneath her clothes because I hate to spoil the look of a beautiful outfit with a harness (that will NEVER match every single outfit anyway, even though we own 3 colors) So no need to extreme adjusting.

Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarmamma (Post 3824038)
We put her harness underneath her clothes because I hate to spoil the look of a beautiful outfit with a harness (that will NEVER match every single outfit anyway, even though we own 3 colors) So no need to extreme adjusting.
A lot of Callie's clothes don't have the harness hole on them and I have two different pink BB and mostly of the time I dress Callie in pink (Im a bit obsessed with pink its our favorite color :D lol) so they seem to match pretty good.

MY OSCAR 02-12-2012 08:35 AM
Well the main reason i chose the choke free
at this time is the cost.
Later i plan on buying the buddy belt.
I guess then i will see if oscar is more comfortable with a specific one.
Then go with that one.

Maximo 02-12-2012 09:06 AM
Just like food or grooming products, I don't think there is one harness that is the best for every single dog and their humans.

Looking good Oscar! :thumbup::)

jadabug 02-12-2012 11:24 AM
I have Buddy Belts for Jada and Bogie, but I like the look of the choke free too. I am of the mindset that you can never have too many of anything:D I would love to try the choke free for Jada to wear under her nicer dresses when we go out.

SophieKatesMom 02-12-2012 11:41 AM
I use a Buddy Belt also but might try the Choke Free. I like having a spare harness (well actually a few).

I will say with the Buddy Belt I had to "introduce" it to Sophie Kate she was not a fan at first.

Question, did someone say the Choke Free attaches with Velcro? I looked at the picture that was posted it thats what it looks like to me.

sugarmamma 02-12-2012 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom (Post 3824204)
I use a Buddy Belt also but might try the Choke Free. I like having a spare harness (well actually a few).

I will say with the Buddy Belt I had to "introduce" it to Sophie Kate she was not a fan at first.

Question, did someone say the Choke Free attaches with Velcro? I looked at the picture that was posted it thats what it looks like to me.
Yes. It's a very failsafe design. The thick velcro attaches at the back and the D-ring goes through the middle. When a leash is attached there is no possible way for the velcro to come loose and the pup to escape from the harness. It's great for wiggly, impatient pups or even older or less steady hands as well :thumbup:

Britster 02-12-2012 01:59 PM
I have both. I do think the Choke Free seems more comfortable. It's more "flimsy" sort of... the leather is definitely not as thick and there is no big buckle on the back. However I use the Buddy Belt more but I am keeping both because I find sometimes one is better than the other in different circumstances. Only reason I don't like Choke Free as much is because it's not really adjustable. You HAVE to get your dogs correct size as there is no way for it to adjust (it's why they sell it by sizes 10, 11, 12, etc - if your pup has a 12" girth, you get a size 13" and it won't adjust bigger or smaller).

Your boy looks ADORABLE! I love the red. :)

Lovetodream88 02-12-2012 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Britster (Post 3824311)
I have both. I do think the Choke Free seems more comfortable. It's more "flimsy" sort of... the leather is definitely not as thick and there is no big buckle on the back. However I use the Buddy Belt more but I am keeping both because I find sometimes one is better than the other in different circumstances. Only reason I don't like Choke Free as much is because it's not really adjustable. You HAVE to get your dogs correct size as there is no way for it to adjust (it's why they sell it by sizes 10, 11, 12, etc - if your pup has a 12" girth, you get a size 13" and it won't adjust bigger or smaller).

Your boy looks ADORABLE! I love the red. :)
Yeah thats what my biggest problem was because Callie pretty much always wears her harness over her clothes.


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