top paw harness is a piece of junk :l

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by mimimomo

Yes, they can chew buddy belts....would wait til she passes the chewing stage or keep it off.
Kristin is the BEST!

Mine can't seem to reach their own but the puppies have tried to chew on each others but I bust them.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Mine can't seem to reach their own but the puppies have tried to chew on each others but I bust them.

Good point. You reminded too of when Teddy would chew on Max's topknot scrunchies. LOL

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Good point. You reminded too of when Teddy would chew on Max's topknot scrunchies. LOL

Penny keeps taking Joey's collar off and I'm like come on guys lol.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Maximo

You bring back memories to me of when Max was a pup. We bought a strappy, adjustable harness. My dad and I worked and worked and could not figure out how to adjust it and get it on a tiny puppy.

We ended up going back to the pet store and buying the Puppia style harness with only one strap to adjust.

Then Nancy and Ann (Wylie's Mom) introduced us to the Buddy Belt. Love the harness so much that I became a retailer.

My boys' primary Buddy Belts, used daily, are about 6 years old and look awesome.

Leashes: Teddy did chew the nylon of one of the leashes when he was a pup.

Chewing the harness is rare. The dog has to be super flexible to be able to do it. If the harness is fitted properly (not a size too big), and if the harness is put out of reach when not in use, it shouldn't happen.

The leather Buddy Belt has a lifetime warranty against parts failing. The BB2 synthetic leather has a limited 90 day warranty. Chewing is not covered.

Puppia? Yeah a warranty is awesome but not much good if it breaks when you're taking them out and now they fled-- because dogs tend to do that. (except my moms dog which is weird-- she just sticks to her like glue but might be coaxed to following something else if its enticing enough).

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Mine can't seem to reach their own but the puppies have tried to chew on each others but I bust them.

That was another worry of mine.

Is it bad to leave their harness on at all times? Like if they're not biting it and they can't reach it? I kind of figured like how Sasha has her little sweater on all the time (except for summer) she doesnt mind it... I wasnt sure if nylon is bad for their skin or something?

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Puppia? Yeah a warranty is awesome but not much good if it breaks when you're taking them out and now they fled-- because dogs tend to do that. (except my moms dog which is weird-- she just sticks to her like glue but might be coaxed to following something else if its enticing enough).

I haven't heard of a Buddy Belt breaking in use. Safety is the top reason that I love them. The quality is the reason BB offers the lifetime warranty.

[Maximo]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Penny keeps taking Joey's collar off and I'm like come on guys lol.

Puppy antics. Makes me think of when we were at our breeder's house to pick up Max, our breeder said in her calm voice, stifling laughter, "What are you guys doing?" when a couple puppies were up to no good. I say that to M&T daily.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by Maximo

Puppy antics. Makes me think of when we were at our breeder's house to pick up Max, our breeder said in her calm voice, stifling laughter, "What are you guys doing?" when a couple puppies were up to no good. I say that to M&T daily.

If I don hear noise I panic lol

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Puppia? Yeah a warranty is awesome but not much good if it breaks when you're taking them out and now they fled-- because dogs tend to do that. (except my moms dog which is weird-- she just sticks to her like glue but might be coaxed to following something else if its enticing enough).

Teaching come is one of the post important things you can teach.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

That was another worry of mine.

Is it bad to leave their harness on at all times? Like if they're not biting it and they can't reach it? I kind of figured like how Sasha has her little sweater on all the time (except for summer) she doesnt mind it... I wasnt sure if nylon is bad for their skin or something?

I personally don't think it is comfortable to leave on all the time. I am lucky though and have a fenced in backyard so I don't have to harness up to go outside.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Maximo

I haven't heard of a Buddy Belt breaking in use. Safety is the top reason that I love them. The quality is the reason BB offers the lifetime warranty.

Oh okay. Ill go for them then.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

I personally don't think it is comfortable to leave on all the time. I am lucky though and have a fenced in backyard so I don't have to harness up to go outside.

How do you proof a backyard? Like make it so digging into (or out) is impossible? Escape proof, etc?

Also the come command how long did it take yours to learn?

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

How do you proof a backyard? Like make it so digging into (or out) is impossible? Escape proof, etc?

Also the come command how long did it take yours to learn?

We moved about four years ago and it was a brand new chain link fence we had put in. We watch them pretty closely. When potty training we go out with them every time. My dad put chicken wire on the two gates where that little gap between the fence and get is. Joey is the only one that digs and it's not at the fence it's because of a mole. If you just watch them and occasionally check your yard it's generally fine. It depends on the dog how long they learn. When you have treats and they know it they pick it up fast doing it without the treats can take them a bit longer.

[FlyingNimbus]

Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

We moved about four years ago and it was a brand new chain link fence we had put in. We watch them pretty closely. When potty training we go out with them every time. My dad put chicken wire on the two gates where that little gap between the fence and get is. Joey is the only one that digs and it's not at the fence it's because of a mole. If you just watch them and occasionally check your yard it's generally fine. It depends on the dog how long they learn. When you have treats and they know it they pick it up fast doing it without the treats can take them a bit longer.

Mine climbs fences like chain easily... as she already climbs puppy gates much much larger/taller than she is with ease...

Is there a solid way to keep a "trickster" in? She knows how to climb things very easily.. she also jumps, and can dig.

Shes also a quick climber. Shes agile as heck

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by FlyingNimbus

Mine climbs fences like chain easily... as she already climbs puppy gates much much larger/taller than she is with ease...

Is there a solid way to keep a "trickster" in? She knows how to climb things very easily.. she also jumps, and can dig.

Shes also a quick climber. Shes agile as heck

Goodness. As long as your out there with her you could use one of those things you put in the ground that has the long teether on it. Petsmart also has a spray called no dig that you can spray outside in places you don't want them digging.