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Princess Sassy · 09-26-2007, 07:32 AM

Sassy is able to chew the front collar part of her harness. I believe it fits properly but if it does why can she get to and chew on the collar part?

Should I tighten just the collar part to correct this? How many fingers should you be able to get in to insure it is a proper fit?

thanks in advance.
Cheryl Allen

Wylie's Mom · 09-26-2007, 07:36 AM

Do you have a pic of it? You probably want to be very careful about tightening bc of a yorkie's propensity for CT collapse.

I use harnesses that do NOT touch the neck at all -have you tried those?

Anna Banana · 09-26-2007, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

Do you have a pic of it? You probably want to be very careful about tightening bc of a yorkie's propensity for CT collapse.

I use harnesses that do NOT touch the neck at all -have you tried those?

Yes, thats a really good idea. She's probably chewing on her harness because its bothering her, and I know my baby doesn't mind the harnesses that just go around his legs, but he'd chew all day on the type of harness you're using. Good luck!

Princess Sassy · 09-26-2007, 07:58 AM

Ok I will not tighten it as I don't want any problems to arise.

Where can I buy a better harness for her and what size would you get for an 8.5 Yorkshire Terrier? Also these harnesses your talking about can they slip out of them?

Yorkiekids · 09-26-2007, 07:58 AM

My harnesses don't touch the neck either. You might want to change to a different kind.

lizziepooh_1 · 09-26-2007, 08:56 AM

I wouldn't use a harness that goes around the neck like a collar. But even with the ones that don't go around the collar, your yorkie might get their lower jaw hooked around it and start chewing. Tia's harnesses used to always be tightened correctly, but she figured out how to roll out of it when we were on a walk, or chew on it when left to her own devices (I went on holidays and she was being sat by a friend who left the harness on her for a while after the walk...Tia chewed through it).

I recommend ordering a harness from chattiesmom. Tia chewed through hers but I believe it was due to anxiety that I was on holiday (at elast that's what I like to believe

). So I replaced it with a Buddy Belt. Its made of good quality leather and there is NO WAY for them to chew on it while it's on. They are a tad pricier....but I think it's a good investment. Also, the girl at the store fitted her to a size 2, which to me seemed tight, but sure enough, the leather softened up just enough to form to her body and her BB has never bothered her one bit. Plus I know she can never "roll" out of it.

chattiesmom · 09-26-2007, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by lizziepooh_1

I wouldn't use a harness that goes around the neck like a collar. But even with the ones that don't go around the collar, your yorkie might get their lower jaw hooked around it and start chewing. Tia's harnesses used to always be tightened correctly, but she figured out how to roll out of it when we were on a walk, or chew on it when left to her own devices (I went on holidays and she was being sat by a friend who left the harness on her for a while after the walk...Tia chewed through it).

I recommend ordering a harness from chattiesmom. Tia chewed through hers but I believe it was due to anxiety that I was on holiday (at elast that's what I like to believe

). So I replaced it with a Buddy Belt. Its made of good quality leather and there is NO WAY for them to chew on it while it's on. They are a tad pricier....but I think it's a good investment. Also, the girl at the store fitted her to a size 2, which to me seemed tight, but sure enough, the leather softened up just enough to form to her body and her BB has never bothered her one bit. Plus I know she can never "roll" out of it.

Girl, please send me a PM for directions to the Hice Harness Hospital. Sounds like an injured harness in need of treatment

Vinnie's Mom · 09-26-2007, 09:05 AM

I too was turned on to the Buddy Belt through YT and now I don't know what i'd do without it. It's high quality and doesn't bother him a bit!!!

Wylie's Mom · 09-26-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Princess Sassy

Ok I will not tighten it as I don't want any problems to arise.

Where can I buy a better harness for her and what size would you get for an 8.5 Yorkshire Terrier? Also these harnesses your talking about can they slip out of them?

I use a Buddy Belt for my 7.5 lb. guy and my 2.5 lb. guy - LOVE them. They're leather, so reaaaaaaaalllly durable.

lizziepooh_1 · 09-26-2007, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

Girl, please send me a PM for directions to the Hice Harness Hospital. Sounds like an injured harness in need of treatment

Oh Cindy....your beautiful harness is beyond repair (I was away for a whole month! She must have really missed me!). I still have it, but it's torn up quite a bit. I will pm you soon...I'd like to order a new one and possibly even a "dressy" one with a bit of bling on it

Princess Sassy · 09-28-2007, 06:10 AM

We were able to stop her from getting to the harness to chew by tightening it. We can still get two fingers in no matter how she moves her neck so all should be ok. She is in surgery right now! Sniff Sniff cry cry cry.. I know I am doing the responsible thing by getting her fixed but, I can't help but feel like a crap head for putting her through so much.

09-26-2007, 07:32 AM	#1
Princess Sassy No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WV Posts: 38	Harnesses Sassy is able to chew the front collar part of her harness. I believe it fits properly but if it does why can she get to and chew on the collar part? Should I tighten just the collar part to correct this? How many fingers should you be able to get in to insure it is a proper fit? thanks in advance. Cheryl Allen

09-26-2007, 07:36 AM	#2
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	Do you have a pic of it? You probably want to be very careful about tightening bc of a yorkie's propensity for CT collapse. I use harnesses that do NOT touch the neck at all -have you tried those? __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

09-26-2007, 07:58 AM	#4
Princess Sassy No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WV Posts: 38	Harness Ok I will not tighten it as I don't want any problems to arise. Where can I buy a better harness for her and what size would you get for an 8.5 Yorkshire Terrier? Also these harnesses your talking about can they slip out of them?

09-26-2007, 07:58 AM	#5
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	My harnesses don't touch the neck either. You might want to change to a different kind. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

09-26-2007, 08:56 AM	#6
lizziepooh_1 YT Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 361	I wouldn't use a harness that goes around the neck like a collar. But even with the ones that don't go around the collar, your yorkie might get their lower jaw hooked around it and start chewing. Tia's harnesses used to always be tightened correctly, but she figured out how to roll out of it when we were on a walk, or chew on it when left to her own devices (I went on holidays and she was being sat by a friend who left the harness on her for a while after the walk...Tia chewed through it). I recommend ordering a harness from chattiesmom. Tia chewed through hers but I believe it was due to anxiety that I was on holiday (at elast that's what I like to believe ). So I replaced it with a Buddy Belt. Its made of good quality leather and there is NO WAY for them to chew on it while it's on. They are a tad pricier....but I think it's a good investment. Also, the girl at the store fitted her to a size 2, which to me seemed tight, but sure enough, the leather softened up just enough to form to her body and her BB has never bothered her one bit. Plus I know she can never "roll" out of it. __________________ Hope in a jar: Where there is hope there can be faith; where there is faith miracles can occur. Liz and Tia

09-26-2007, 09:05 AM	#8
Vinnie's Mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: PENNSYLVANIA Posts: 767	I too was turned on to the Buddy Belt through YT and now I don't know what i'd do without it. It's high quality and doesn't bother him a bit!!! __________________ Beth - Mom to Vinnie, the wonder-yorkie!

09-28-2007, 06:10 AM	#11
Princess Sassy No Longer a Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WV Posts: 38	Yeah We were able to stop her from getting to the harness to chew by tightening it. We can still get two fingers in no matter how she moves her neck so all should be ok. She is in surgery right now! Sniff Sniff cry cry cry.. I know I am doing the responsible thing by getting her fixed but, I can't help but feel like a crap head for putting her through so much.