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red98vett · 08-22-2007, 03:54 AM

I've NEVER had on issue with the following companies: You can go to their websties right off my site - I believe in these companies so much I gave them their own page - http://www.designsbyvillette.com/Links.html

(shana - Tinkerbells Closet)
(Jodie's Harness Dress (SissyAngelWear)
(Jodi ChloeBella) &
Missy (LilBabyAttire)

I'vehave never once hard a problem - actually they're hard to pull apart when removing then as long as there's a nice wide band ...this shouldn't happen unless it's human error

Little Bit · 08-22-2007, 04:28 AM

I doubt that you would have problems with most of the velcro harnesses made by YTers. But I have seen some really flimsy ones at PetsMart that had barely an inch square of velcro to hold it together. They were really cute harnesses, but I don't think those would hold very well. I really like the step in harnesses also, but I did have a dachshund that could even pull out of them, somehow she would pull backwards and get it over her head if it wasn't on pretty tight and I wasn't watching her closely. So whatever harness you use, just be sure it is securely fastened and fitting pretty snug!

So sorry about what happened to your baby. I am glad she wasn't hurt, though I am sure you were both very traumatized by it. I know I would be!

Hugs,

Yorkiekids · 08-22-2007, 04:57 AM

I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? .

chachi · 08-22-2007, 04:57 AM

I use velcro harnesses and harness dresses all the time and have never had that happen. Sorry it happened to yoou

sallen15 · 08-22-2007, 05:16 AM

wow what a scare!

I ordered Lucy two of Cindy's (Chattiesmom) silk harnesses, one in irridescent light pink and the other in teal. Lucy's been sporting the teal since she chewed through her pink one, when daddy wasn't watching her

but I sent it back to Cindy's harness hospital so it could be fixed

I must say I absolutely love these harnesses, I don't worry that Lucy is going to hurt her trachea or that she will be able to get away from me, such a wonderful feeling.

La Princesa · 08-22-2007, 05:29 AM

This is why its important for me to have peace of mind knowing I trained them to heel correctly, sit when we stop and come when they are called. I know the harnesses made here are made by people who can actually test the products on a daily basis and have made them to with stand tests like this.

Even a flimsy petco harness would stand up to the test if your baby is trained properly IMO.

mustangbee · 08-22-2007, 05:32 AM

I'm so glad your baby is OK.
Princess & Katie have lots of very pretty harness dresses.
They wear them all the time. I really think the key is a good fit.
The velcro they use at the stores isn't always as strong as
having a custom made dress.
Again, I'm so glad she's OK.

Ellie May · 08-22-2007, 06:10 AM

I thought that could happen with velcro, so I won't let Ellie wear those kind. Thanks for posting. I guess I'm not crazy.

lolasmomma · 08-22-2007, 06:55 AM

thank u everyone for the hugs

im just so glad she is ok... I got the harness from petsmart of all places!!!! ugh im so mad... I thought it was a good quality one it wasnt cheap... but I guess it wasnt... I know all velcro harnesses arnt bad tho! maybe ill post a picture of mine... lola ia a huge puller so that could have been the issue also im going to invest in a new sturdy one.. I just love the idea of having a vest one... Im gonna go check out the go fetch website!

lolasmomma · 08-22-2007, 06:56 AM

[I would prefer buckle... just to be extra safe

QUOTE=Yorkiekids;1322215]I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? .[/QUOTE]

lolasmomma · 08-22-2007, 06:57 AM

[I would prefer buckle... just to be extra safe

I just trust them more now.

QUOTE=Yorkiekids;1322215]I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? .[/QUOTE]

yougetthesmiles · 08-22-2007, 07:00 AM

When I make a Harness vest I use the extra strength industrial type. I have never had it pull off but the thought does cross my mind.

Glad your baby is ok!

Sawyers mommy · 08-22-2007, 07:09 AM

I am so glad your baby is o.k. The same thing happened to mr last week. We have a man that rides a golf cart to walk his dog, and Sawyer just jerked so fast, it came loose. Another thing I hate is it sometimes catches some of his hair, he hates it. I guess I need to talk to someone about the silk ones. Have a great day

yorkieusa · 08-22-2007, 07:43 AM

I know you must have been terrified. I'm so very glad she wasn't hurt.

KathyinCali · 08-22-2007, 08:04 AM

I use the Buddy Belt and I really love it for Lucy. Regarding Velcro, I am not a fan to begin with but I bought some dresses from ChloeBella with the D ring and I have to say the grade/quality of the velcro is better than I've ever seen. I'm comfortable letting Lucy wear them and I'm a cautious mommy

I'm so glad your baby is okay!

08-22-2007, 03:54 AM	#16
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	I've NEVER had on issue with the following companies: You can go to their websties right off my site - I believe in these companies so much I gave them their own page - http://www.designsbyvillette.com/Links.html (shana - Tinkerbells Closet) (Jodie's Harness Dress (SissyAngelWear) (Jodi ChloeBella) & Missy (LilBabyAttire) I'vehave never once hard a problem - actually they're hard to pull apart when removing then as long as there's a nice wide band ...this shouldn't happen unless it's human error __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

08-22-2007, 04:28 AM	#17
Little Bit Tiny Dog Big Heart Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,205	I doubt that you would have problems with most of the velcro harnesses made by YTers. But I have seen some really flimsy ones at PetsMart that had barely an inch square of velcro to hold it together. They were really cute harnesses, but I don't think those would hold very well. I really like the step in harnesses also, but I did have a dachshund that could even pull out of them, somehow she would pull backwards and get it over her head if it wasn't on pretty tight and I wasn't watching her closely. So whatever harness you use, just be sure it is securely fastened and fitting pretty snug! So sorry about what happened to your baby. I am glad she wasn't hurt, though I am sure you were both very traumatized by it. I know I would be! Hugs, __________________ Little Bit

08-22-2007, 04:57 AM	#18
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? . __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

08-22-2007, 04:57 AM	#19
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	I use velcro harnesses and harness dresses all the time and have never had that happen. Sorry it happened to yoou __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427

08-22-2007, 05:16 AM	#20
sallen15 YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 410	wow what a scare! I ordered Lucy two of Cindy's (Chattiesmom) silk harnesses, one in irridescent light pink and the other in teal. Lucy's been sporting the teal since she chewed through her pink one, when daddy wasn't watching her but I sent it back to Cindy's harness hospital so it could be fixed I must say I absolutely love these harnesses, I don't worry that Lucy is going to hurt her trachea or that she will be able to get away from me, such a wonderful feeling. __________________ I MY LITTLE LUCY GOOSE! Dogster Profile: dogster.com/dogs/599542

08-22-2007, 05:29 AM	#21
La Princesa YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 542	This is why its important for me to have peace of mind knowing I trained them to heel correctly, sit when we stop and come when they are called. I know the harnesses made here are made by people who can actually test the products on a daily basis and have made them to with stand tests like this. Even a flimsy petco harness would stand up to the test if your baby is trained properly IMO.

08-22-2007, 05:32 AM	#22
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	I'm so glad your baby is OK. Princess & Katie have lots of very pretty harness dresses. They wear them all the time. I really think the key is a good fit. The velcro they use at the stores isn't always as strong as having a custom made dress. Again, I'm so glad she's OK. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

08-22-2007, 06:10 AM	#23
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	I thought that could happen with velcro, so I won't let Ellie wear those kind. Thanks for posting. I guess I'm not crazy. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

08-22-2007, 06:55 AM	#24
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	thank u everyone for the hugs im just so glad she is ok... I got the harness from petsmart of all places!!!! ugh im so mad... I thought it was a good quality one it wasnt cheap... but I guess it wasnt... I know all velcro harnesses arnt bad tho! maybe ill post a picture of mine... lola ia a huge puller so that could have been the issue also im going to invest in a new sturdy one.. I just love the idea of having a vest one... Im gonna go check out the go fetch website! __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

08-22-2007, 06:56 AM	#25
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	[I would prefer buckle... just to be extra safe QUOTE=Yorkiekids;1322215]I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? .[/QUOTE] __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

08-22-2007, 06:57 AM	#26
lolasmomma Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 361	[I would prefer buckle... just to be extra safe I just trust them more now. QUOTE=Yorkiekids;1322215]I'm so glad she didn't get hurt. Would you prefer one with buckles on it? I'm trying to make some clothes, and am deciding which is better? .[/QUOTE] __________________ Lola Sebastian Kelly

08-22-2007, 07:00 AM	#27
yougetthesmiles BANNED FOR NOT MAILING PRODUCTS PURCHASED Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 9,295 Blog Entries: 3	When I make a Harness vest I use the extra strength industrial type. I have never had it pull off but the thought does cross my mind. Glad your baby is ok!

08-22-2007, 07:09 AM	#28
Sawyers mommy Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: fla Posts: 624	I am so glad your baby is o.k. The same thing happened to mr last week. We have a man that rides a golf cart to walk his dog, and Sawyer just jerked so fast, it came loose. Another thing I hate is it sometimes catches some of his hair, he hates it. I guess I need to talk to someone about the silk ones. Have a great day __________________ Sawyers Mommy: Proud member of the Spoiled rotten Club

08-22-2007, 07:43 AM	#29
yorkieusa Crazy about Kacee! Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 21,173	I know you must have been terrified. I'm so very glad she wasn't hurt. __________________ Karen Kacee Muffin 1991-2005 Rest in Peace My Little Angel

08-22-2007, 08:04 AM	#30
KathyinCali Love My Li'l Lucy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,700	I use the Buddy Belt and I really love it for Lucy. Regarding Velcro, I am not a fan to begin with but I bought some dresses from ChloeBella with the D ring and I have to say the grade/quality of the velcro is better than I've ever seen. I'm comfortable letting Lucy wear them and I'm a cautious mommy I'm so glad your baby is okay! __________________ Kathy and Lil' Lucy and Jammies Rest in Peace my Sweet Buster