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gracielove · 10-31-2012, 05:58 AM

Yes, most experienced Yorkie owners use harnesses. I had never used a harness until I got Gracie. I do use a break away cat collar to hold her ID tag and her bell. It is best to protect the little one's trachea. If you take her to a groomer make sure they do not use the noose thing that many have on their grooming tables. The pressure on the throat can cause damage to an already delicate airway.

GuinnessStout · 10-31-2012, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by chachi

Where did you get those tags I love them

Dog Tags for Pets: Personalized Dog Tags for Dogs and Cats | Dog Tag Art
You can use any picture you like to make a tag and the prices are not bad either.. I know today they have a buy one get one 50% off sale.

jeane · 10-31-2012, 07:33 AM

Morgan wears a buddy belt

LILBIT1 · 10-31-2012, 08:22 AM

Waffles collar is only used for her tags. We use harness for leash.

Gardeness · 10-31-2012, 08:43 AM

My dogs never ever wear a collar. They have harnesses and all tags are on the harnesses.

brezofleur · 10-31-2012, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gardeness

My dogs never ever wear a collar. They have harnesses and all tags are on the harnesses.

So do my boys. Although I've often considered a collar since it's the closest to a necklace Zeus will be able to wear

Belle Noir · 11-02-2012, 12:06 AM

I use a collar. I don't worry about trachea collapse, because my dogs don't pull on on walks. I just think it's a matter of training. Dogs trained to heel don't pull. After all, when was the last time you saw show dogs on a harness?
In my experience with other breeds, granted all larger, harnesses encourage pulling. Since the dogs have been trained since day one that forging is not allowed or acceptable, harnesses are not needed for walking. Though I confess, I am going to have a weight pull harness made for Sabre, because I think when I go to shows, everyone would get a kick out of this tiny little dog on a pull.
I do put them in harnesses when I have them tethered, because they will go up to greet people and pull against the leash, so it's better for them to not have any weight on their throats at that time.

I am mindful of a recent member who was only able to save her dog from being stolen, because her dog was on a harness, and so she wasn't afraid to pull back hard when the guy swooped down and tried to snatch her dog. But I am none too certain that would be enough for me to decide to use harnesses all the time

pinkpatty · 11-02-2012, 02:05 AM

I have one major problem with a harness, have never met a dog who could not back out of a harness when ever they want. I find them to be unreliable. I use a collar and placed high on the neck when walking Keno. He is 14.6 lbs so he is no light weight.

bobohyde · 11-02-2012, 04:22 AM

Definitely a harness because of the high incidence of collapsed trachea in yorkies. Also, I have seen many dogs of all sizes "back out" of a collar when they don't want to go the direction they're being led (usually when scared or being walked by a sitter). I used to walk dogs years ago and this happened to me with someone else's dog on a busy street. He started to run off and I was very lucky to catch him before he got too far. This is less likely with a harness.

pinkpatty · 11-02-2012, 04:31 AM

Sorry I do not agree, have never had a dog in 40+ years of dog ownership pull out of a collar. But every dog I ever owned has backed out of a harness. Obviously a collar needs to fit and be in good condition.

CoCos_Mom · 11-02-2012, 04:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovejoel

Collar for tags and harness for walks

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Originally Posted by waldosmom

Harley has his collar on for tags, and when we go or walks or he needs a leash he wears a vest harness

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Originally Posted by gracielove

Yes, most experienced Yorkie owners use harnesses. I had never used a harness until I got Gracie. I do use a break away cat collar to hold her ID tag and her bell.

Ditto to all of the above. CoCo also wears a cat collar with bells & tags. When we go for walks or car rides she wears a harness. Since she is so tiny I bought her a cat harness. It's padded and was $10 cheaper than the comparable harness for dogs. Go figure!

WalnutHill · 11-02-2012, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ilovejoel

Collar for tags and harness for walks

absolutely agree

MikaTallulah · 11-02-2012, 06:52 AM

Collars as necklaces (loose enough to slip them off if they get themselves caught) for their tags. Harness for walks and rides in the car with tags.

If you have a runner or escape artist is would microchip! My yorkies are neither. My Golden was a running escape artist when I got him so he has been microchipped- Now he is a good boy- Most of the time- who does not go more than 100 feet from me.

Donnainohio63 · 11-02-2012, 08:24 AM

Collar is only for tags, Harness for walking

Buster Brown · 11-02-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkpatty

I have one major problem with a harness, have never met a dog who could not back out of a harness when ever they want. I find them to be unreliable. I use a collar and placed high on the neck when walking Keno. He is 14.6 lbs so he is no light weight.

I found the Buddy Belt really solved that problem for me. It goes low over the chest and since the connection in the back is a belt you can adjust the fit when they wear a sweater or a coat. A neighbor's Chi charged Buster when we were out on a walk. I was able to pull him up and out of the way quickly and safely. They also have 11 sizes not just sm/med/lg.
Here is some info on the BB from a YT member's site Buddy Belt Harness, Leather Dog Harness

10-31-2012, 08:43 AM	#20
Gardeness Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Barrie, Ontario Canada Posts: 402	My dogs never ever wear a collar. They have harnesses and all tags are on the harnesses. __________________ Liz... Mummy to Charlie ... Littlest Mac and... only 4 weeks until Teddy joins us!!

11-02-2012, 12:06 AM	#22
Belle Noir YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Reading, PA, USA Posts: 258	I use a collar. I don't worry about trachea collapse, because my dogs don't pull on on walks. I just think it's a matter of training. Dogs trained to heel don't pull. After all, when was the last time you saw show dogs on a harness? In my experience with other breeds, granted all larger, harnesses encourage pulling. Since the dogs have been trained since day one that forging is not allowed or acceptable, harnesses are not needed for walking. Though I confess, I am going to have a weight pull harness made for Sabre, because I think when I go to shows, everyone would get a kick out of this tiny little dog on a pull. I do put them in harnesses when I have them tethered, because they will go up to greet people and pull against the leash, so it's better for them to not have any weight on their throats at that time. I am mindful of a recent member who was only able to save her dog from being stolen, because her dog was on a harness, and so she wasn't afraid to pull back hard when the guy swooped down and tried to snatch her dog. But I am none too certain that would be enough for me to decide to use harnesses all the time Last edited by Belle Noir; 11-02-2012 at 12:10 AM.

11-02-2012, 06:52 AM	#28
MikaTallulah YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,812	Collars as necklaces (loose enough to slip them off if they get themselves caught) for their tags. Harness for walks and rides in the car with tags. If you have a runner or escape artist is would microchip! My yorkies are neither. My Golden was a running escape artist when I got him so he has been microchipped- Now he is a good boy- Most of the time- who does not go more than 100 feet from me. __________________ Beware of Nestle Purina Cozy (4/06), Roxy & Zoey (2/08), Lucy (4/09); Buddy 4/09- Rescued 12/11); Mika ('98) & Tallulah ('00) RIP Harley 4/2009; Lucky 11/2010; Zoey 4/2012

11-02-2012, 08:24 AM	#29
Donnainohio63 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lorain Ohio Posts: 1,882	Collar is only for tags, Harness for walking __________________ http://thelittleyorkierescue.weebly.com/

10-31-2012, 05:58 AM	#16
gracielove YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NY Posts: 6,582	Yes, most experienced Yorkie owners use harnesses. I had never used a harness until I got Gracie. I do use a break away cat collar to hold her ID tag and her bell. It is best to protect the little one's trachea. If you take her to a groomer make sure they do not use the noose thing that many have on their grooming tables. The pressure on the throat can cause damage to an already delicate airway.

10-31-2012, 07:33 AM	#18
jeane Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: montana Posts: 2,945	Morgan wears a buddy belt

10-31-2012, 08:22 AM	#19
LILBIT1 Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Riverside County, Ca Posts: 867 Blog Entries: 9	Waffles collar is only used for her tags. We use harness for leash.

11-02-2012, 02:05 AM	#23
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	I have one major problem with a harness, have never met a dog who could not back out of a harness when ever they want. I find them to be unreliable. I use a collar and placed high on the neck when walking Keno. He is 14.6 lbs so he is no light weight.

11-02-2012, 04:22 AM	#24
bobohyde Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: c Posts: 427	Definitely a harness because of the high incidence of collapsed trachea in yorkies. Also, I have seen many dogs of all sizes "back out" of a collar when they don't want to go the direction they're being led (usually when scared or being walked by a sitter). I used to walk dogs years ago and this happened to me with someone else's dog on a busy street. He started to run off and I was very lucky to catch him before he got too far. This is less likely with a harness.

11-02-2012, 04:31 AM	#25
pinkpatty No Longer A Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: usa Posts: 238	Sorry I do not agree, have never had a dog in 40+ years of dog ownership pull out of a collar. But every dog I ever owned has backed out of a harness. Obviously a collar needs to fit and be in good condition.