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Retractable Leash and harness recommendations? I've been looking for a harness and retractable leash for my new girl. The harnesses I'm really interested in are Puppia brand. (Type A) Does anyone have one of these, and how do you like it? I like the plack polka dot one, and the pink or blue spring ones. Then I'd like to get a nice retractable leash for romps in the park or woods. She's about 12 pounds. I'm thinking of just getting a neutral leash, like black with a cute design on it or something. If I get too many girly things my Husband will never be seen with us for a walk, Lol. |
After having a few retractable leashes snap on us in puppyhood, I never bought another one. I never use anything but a leather leash. Harnesses - I just like step-in nylons harnesses, but I've been eyeing the silk harnesses made by Chattiesmom. |
I meant black polka dot! oops. :p I don't use retractable leashes with my big dogs, but I'd like one for Annie. I think it would be easier because it's a pain to carry my two long leashes, and if we let them off leash we are stuck holding them. There's gotta be a dependable retractable one out there... hopefully someone can recommend one. :cool: |
I typically don't like retractables for most things, but I think they are GREAT when it comes to hiking, and big fields and open spaces in public places to give them more freedom... I really like the ones they sell at Walmart. They have always worked really well for us, and my boy is also bigger at 15lbs. And the handle is not huge and heavy like lots of them are. They're also some of the cheapest I've found around that are of good quality. Walmart.com: Flexi Lead 16' Retractable Leash for Dogs up to 44 lbs.: Dogs Flexi is the best brand, IMO. There at 26 foot ones out there too for more money. I currently have a 16ft one for Jackson but am looking for a 26ft one. I have a 50ft rope lead for when we go to the beaches, etc, where there's not many people so he has a ton of freedom. But I love the retractable for places where there is more people so I can easily bring him back in, and not disturb other people, but still give him some more freedom. At stores, and regular walks, etc, we use a regular 6 foot nylon leash. Edit, just found this one: http://store.yahoo.com/pet-guys/-047181-cflong1.html I'm gonna purchase it because it's the cheapest I've found for a 26 foot one. :) |
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Thank you for your suggestion! I would also be using it in the same instances, I already have a regular leash for her. We also go to families houses with big back yards and no fence, my big dogs will stay wherever we tell them to, with Annie I want to let her have some space, butwouldn't want her to get too far away. Not bad prices on those either! Thanks |
I use the silk harnesses from chattiesmom and I LOVE LOVE LOVE them! they never mess up their hair and she has the cutest colors! |
PS- meant to say... I LOVE Jackson's puppia harnesses. He's got 2 Puppia's, and one look-a-like Puppia, lol. They work great. They seem comfy, he doesn't mind wearing them, they dry so fast, great for the outdoors, etc! Highly recommend them. Check ebay, you can get them for $18 free shipping. :thumbup: |
I also recommend Flexi retractables. I would not use any other brand. Flexi is made in Germany, good stuff. Don't buy the cheap ones at Ross for 9.99 they are all made in China, not good quality. I got my 26' Flexi from Amazon for about the price that Brit posted. They are expensive at Petco, about $30. Harnesses, I love my buddy belt. It's super easy to adjust sizing if they are wearing a coat or sweater in the winter, as simple as loosening or tightening your own belt, you don't have to mess with the sliding buckles or have a "winter" and "summer" harness. |
I bought the girls puppia Butter cup step in harnesses it has a velcro closer and a plastic closer with 2 D rings for the leash. I also use the flexi retractable lesh and this combination works quite well. My two yorkies seemed to like them and they don't pull on them like just the plain leather leashes. You can view this harness on the puppia site. Linda, Sassy and Patti |
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PET Retractable Dog Leash Floral Fling Print Medium - eBay (item 150478436676 end time Sep-09-10 06:51:38 PDT) they have other not so girlie colors. I also got this on a pet store in Monterey they also have it on ebay now, I don't like it, but hubby love it:rolleyes: Zip Lead Retractable Dog Leash Medium - eBay (item 400102785027 end time Sep-08-10 13:07:54 PDT) I also have try the over the head puppia harnesses, but they don't fit right on my girls, from puppia I love the step in, they are the most comfortable harnesses ever and they don't make that hacking sound, I just don't use it on hot summer days. Small Dog clothes Dog apparel dog beds dog carriers pet clothes pet apparel dog strollers pink dog stroller dog car seat puppia soft vest step in harness,puppia soft vest harness,soft step in dog harne |
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I don't use our Flexi Grip anymore but when we did I liked the one that is called "nylon tape". Some have a cord attached to the nylon tape and some are just the nylon tape. I didn't like the corded one. :) |
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I use flexi retractable leashes and Puppia harnesses for my boys on a daily basis, and I love both. :thumbup: I got the leashes from Walmart for only $10/each. They have a ton of colors and I found some that match the boys' harnesses perfectly. :) This person on eBay has the best prices for puppia harnesses and they always offer free shipping. I would highly recommend them: Wet Nose Kouture items - Get great deals on Harnesses, Puppia items on eBay Stores!. And I see that they also carry buddy belts as well, just in case you wanted to check those out. Hope this helps. :D |
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The all belt ones are nice, they are significantly more money though. $10 more on e-bay. I just read that the small size doesn't fit hands well... but I'm going to have to see if I can hold one at the store because I don't want to spend $10 extra dollars for a leash rated 44lbs when my dog is only 11. :confused: My hands aren't big, so I guess I have to go see them in store. Thanks, I will take some time to see if I could get a small all belt one... as long as it fits my hand and it's worth the extra money, I'll try to go that route. A medium all belt one is $33 and up though :( |
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I also noticed that a lot of people mentioned harnesses from "chattiesmom." If you were interested in checking those out, here is the for sale thread: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...elections.html. If you want to order just click on her username and pm (private message) her and let her know what colors you want and everything. I also have harnesses from chattiesmom and they are great! :) |
That's it - the one that's more like a belt than a cord. Just something to think about. The corded one rubbed thin or got caught and broke on us so we got the belt one afterwards. I just felt more secure with the belt one. It's always a trial and error and everyone's situation is just a little bit different. It's just nice to get a variety of view points on all of these purchases we make for our little ones. :) |
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I use a Flexi All Belt retractable leash and I love it! It is sixteen feet and is made well:thumbup: It also comes in pretty colors Blue,Yellow,Green and Pink  Amazon.com: Flexi Expression Comfort 1 Leash,... I also use buddy belt on both my Yorkies and love them they are pricey though but I found one on ebay for $29:D they are 100% leather so they will last! Welcome to BUDDY BELT (A Division of Class Art Productions Inc.) |
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Check amazon too, I think they are cheaper than ebay. |
I LOVE the harness and leash sets from Chattiesmon. :) I have two now and will be ordering more. They come in a variety of colors. They are great for my 5 lb boy. Bailee doesn't wear the harness all the time, just for walks and when he is buckled in his car seat. The leash is not retractable, but it is a good length. |
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Awesome! Thanks so much, they are adorable from what I've seen so far. Another thing to consider! |
I just purchased this one, Flexi Comfort Long 1 Small Retractable Cord Leash 26 ft. because it's the cheapest I've found for the 26ft one. And I really like the Flexi brand and know it's reliable and I like how they function or whatever. I saw a 26ft retractable today in the Family Dollar for $5 but I could tell it was probably gonna break within a week, LOL, so I opted not to. I hate shelling out $25 for a leash... but I really want the extra 10 feet. |
We have the Puppia original (over the head) style harnesses and I LOVE them! Many people have mentioned problems with the sizing/fit but my guess is that the design doesn't work well for smaller dogs. We, like you, have larger Yorkies (9 and 11lbs) and find that they fit just fine. I don't like step-in style harnesses. They are too difficult for me to put on because Franklin will just step his foot out of the harness as soon as I put one side on. When we used step-ins we had chattiesmom's silk harnesses and they are beautiful and wonderfully made! They were lightweight and the pups didn't seem to mind or even notice they were there. I will add that because Franklin is 11lbs and a puller, his harness unfortunately didn't last long. I don't think that it was due to the quality of the harness, just the fact that it was made out of silk. I think those harnesses would work much better for smaller dogs or dogs that don't walk every day. |
I bought Rosie a Buddy Belt and it's really nice. The leather is soft and light, she prefers it to anything else I've tried. I did have to order it on line though. |
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Small Dog clothes Dog apparel dog beds dog carriers pet clothes pet apparel dog strollers pink dog stroller dog car seat puppia dog harness,puppia harness,soft fabric dog harness,harness for small dogs when Phoebe was a pup, we went to a pet boutique and they have them there; the one that was more of her size can't go through her head so we had to got to the next size but I didn't like how did not seat well in her shoulder like it was too big, just did not fit right and the sale girl came and show me the step in of puppia perfect fit, actually it was funny because they sold out all the other colors on step in only had a camo, and that was her first good harness, everybody thought she was a boy, don't help that she lift her legs when she pee:eek::rolleyes: lol, but I add some pink lace and some pink heart bling bling on the camo one,now is no question she is a girl lol |
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4 Attachment(s) I had the same problem with Melody new harness that I order, (doggie desing) now that I know how to use the sewing machine, I fix it, I took some pictures for you, so you know what I'm talking about ;) is not very pretty though, oh well, I'm not a professional seamstress yet;) PS: The DG is more lite than the puppia, so not bad for summer times, but I have to be 100% honest, the puppia material is better quality, jmo but the DG work for dog between sizes, the puppias are more whole sizes, well that is what the vendor told me lol. Is better to invest on a good harness that last, others don't last much and some stuff just fall apart :( NOT COOL!! |
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