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05-01-2017, 10:48 AM | #1 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: NJ
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| top paw harness is a piece of junk :l Hey guys. I've been trying to adjust this harness we bought on the spot when we got the dog. It's a top paw harness, and neither the collar nor the friggin harness adjust well. They're irking me as I can't figure out how to make it tighter and to stay tighter... any tips? |
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05-01-2017, 01:30 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| If its the step in ones they can be hard to size. I bought one when I got each of my dogs and used them until they were full grown and then bought buddy belts.
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05-01-2017, 02:10 PM | #3 |
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| I don't know the difference-- but the have a buckle ? It's made of nylon i think. (same as the leash) |
05-01-2017, 06:44 PM | #5 |
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| If she chewed on it, would she destroy it? She hasn't recently but I've been leaving the harness on her because its a pain to fix/adjust.. How often do I need to replace harnesses and leashes? I was thinking of getting her a stronger leash that while being lightweight if she chewed on it--- it wouldn't break, snap, etc... They sell these thin wire like leashes -- I think they're made of metal they look like they're braided. I know it's over kill but... I've had dogs get lose in different occasions so I prefer caution. I've had sasha's collar(she uses collar as she's a bigger dog) snap after a few months.. others after 2 years... luckily she is very much loyal to my mom so she stayed by there. |
05-02-2017, 07:34 AM | #6 |
Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Canada
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| They can't reach Buddy Belts so they won't be able to chew on it if you left it on. They're pricey but very long lasting ($50+). Buddy Belt came out with a slightly lower cost harness (~ $20), same style, but made with pleather instead of real leather. You should visit Maximo's website - she sells them! We all swear by Buddy Belts. As for leash - I only use leather leashes. If you ever visit a dog show in your area, they always have booths that sell them.
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05-02-2017, 09:40 AM | #7 |
YT 500 Club Member | A Buddy Belt is your best harness. Like others say, your little one can't get to it to chew. They are soooo durable, will last your pups lifetime. Yes, it's pricy, but really good. Also, the Buddy Belt will not choke if they pull on a leash. Check Kristin's threads & she will set you up with one. She is so very nice and informative.
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05-02-2017, 09:55 AM | #8 | |
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What do you mean they can't reach the buddy belt? Couldn't they reach behind their front legs? Where do I find her site? As for leather leashes- are they the strongest? They have these indestructable leashes but I am not so sure if they're worth it. Original TUFF Leash: 6 feet-Chew Proof Dog Leashes by TUFF Leash® https://muttgear.net/products/leash-5-5-foot https://www.indestructibledog.com/co...nt=26874049345 I just want a leash I don't have to replace. Sasha's destroyed her own leash once or twice. It's kind of a pain to go and get them on the spot. That and I've had those cheap leashes eventually snap on me. Though on their defense, we've had the leashes cleaned every few days by washing it with warm water and soap. (we like to keep things clean, and neat as possible). | |
05-02-2017, 09:56 AM | #9 | |
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05-02-2017, 10:16 AM | #10 |
YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: Concord
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| I think we have the same harness. I had to buy a kitten harness because the puppy's still so small. The pet store employee helped me size it the first time. It's a major pain to use. I can't wait til he grows big enough to fit the harnesses we THOUGHT would fit him when we picked him up. <g> |
05-02-2017, 10:20 AM | #11 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| She is the member that owns W. Field's Dog Boutique: Designer Dog Clothes and Accessories. This is her yt member profile http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/member.php?u=19198273. She is AWESOME!
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05-02-2017, 10:42 AM | #12 |
Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal
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| Yes, they can chew buddy belts....would wait til she passes the chewing stage or keep it off. Kristin is the BEST!
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05-02-2017, 10:48 AM | #13 | |
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I like my leather leashes because it's soft on my hand and it's durable. You wouldn't have to replace it unless your little one chews it up. Leather definitely won't snap on you. I like things clean too - but the leash I rarely clean. I don't let them roam around with the leash dragging on the floor, so it's relatively clean. I bought this leather soap for it, called Saddle Soap, for whenever I feel like cleaning it.
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05-02-2017, 11:30 AM | #14 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Urbana, IL USA
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| We use the inexpensive nylon leashes and nylon harness with velcro fasteners from Walmart without any trouble, but Bella is not a chewer. She's a licker . We still use her original leash from 4 years ago. We only had to change the harness because she got bigger. |
05-02-2017, 12:09 PM | #15 | |
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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.
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