I feel stupid asking this :P

[Sydney'sMom]

Originally Posted by mmyorkies

Do you have the step in harness or actually the figure 8 harness?

I have the figure 8 one just like the one you pictured.

[Biddy's Mom]

It takes me like 20 minutes to get Biddy's harness on - I feel so bad - it's like torture to her! She's dying to go out & her dumb mommy can't figure out how to put on the damn harness that she's put on a thousand times!!

[Hickey007]

I didn't mean anything by the instructions comment. I really meant I could be making it up. I just put it on Reagan and I think that since they are so short and probably right under foot it wouldn't put much pressure on the neck. It seems like it would put pressure on the chest but I'm not sure. She doesn't seem to mind it though. Before I read on here to use a harness not a collar I was using a collar (not much b/c we don't put her on a leash much) but she hated it and would just and flip and yelp. I really thought it was going to break her neck so I would only put it on her to go to the vet and then just carry her (just so I could say she had a leash on). We don't really walk her much either because she runs plenty in our yard but we've taken her a couple of times on the harness and she just prances right along.

I don't know for sure if you can continue using as you were. I would think that if it isn't hurting her and its working for you sure go for it, but I'm not certain. Just make sure you watch it real careful for a while. Is it easy for her to get out of?

[Sydney'sMom]

Originally Posted by Hickey007

I didn't mean anything by the instructions comment. I really meant I could be making it up. I just put it on Reagan and I think that since they are so short and probably right under foot it wouldn't put much pressure on the neck. It seems like it would put pressure on the chest but I'm not sure. She doesn't seem to mind it though. Before I read on here to use a harness not a collar I was using a collar (not much b/c we don't put her on a leash much) but she hated it and would just and flip and yelp. I really thought it was going to break her neck so I would only put it on her to go to the vet and then just carry her (just so I could say she had a leash on). We don't really walk her much either because she runs plenty in our yard but we've taken her a couple of times on the harness and she just prances right along.

I don't know for sure if you can continue using as you were. I would think that if it isn't hurting her and its working for you sure go for it, but I'm not certain. Just make sure you watch it real careful for a while. Is it easy for her to get out of?

Don't worry...you didn't offend me

No she hasn't been able to get out of it...I don't think she could because the 2 loops are under her armpits ad then over her back. I'm going to try it the way you do tomorrow though and see how that works.

I liked the looks of the H-harness that someone posted a picture of earlier...it looks like it doesn't go around the neck at all. I may try getting one of those soon. We need a good one because we take lots of walks. It's her favorite thing. Next Saturday we are walking in our local zoo parade...I'm trying to get her used to groups of people.

[luzangela428]

Well after this conversation I decided that I can't deal with the type of harness that I have at home and so I succumbed and went shopping...I bought a Puppia harness....which looks cute and seems easy enough...I will let you all know how it is..it's really cute
http://www.bowsawowsa.com/product_in...roducts_id=112

[Sydney'sMom]

I really like the looks of that one. Let me know how it fits when you get it. How big is your puppy?

Like I said...I don't mind investing a few dollars into a good one because we use it sooooooo much.

[luzangela428]

Maximus is only 2.4lbs he is only 12 weeks....so I will see, I bought the small and hopefully he will grow into it...or maybe it will fit?...supposed to be made for small dogs so I will keep everyone posted...it looks comfy though...thats what sold me.

[Duke's mom]

Oh my gosh! I am so happy to hear that I am not the only harness impaired person! I couldn't figure mine out either, so I ended up going to a pet boutique in town, and I purchased a harness that looks and fits like a vest for Duke. He loves it!

I hope that you are all able to find a harness that you like as much as Duke and I like his.