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DBlain · 01-11-2012, 04:17 PM

I wish I knew the brand, but I have tried zillions of harnesses and one I found at Wallmart for $10.00 was great, it is heavy duty cloth, like a mini vest, dog's front legs step in and then the neck has a wide buckle that snaps easily in the back, on each sid there is a ring, the leash clips on to both rings. Then lower down the back is a wider area that has velcro on the top of the back, extremely secure. I have several all velcro harnesses that snap underneath the body and eventually they seem to weaken, hair gets trapped in it, and your run the risk if you have a dog that likes to chase things or if you need to lift them up suddenly that the velcro comes undone. I will try to get pics and post.

DvlshAngel985 · 01-11-2012, 04:33 PM

I have one like the one bought at Walmart. I got mine at Petco. I think my boy is between sizes and none fit too well. I really liked those they seemed sturdy.

DBlain · 01-11-2012, 04:42 PM

Soft Vest Dog Harness by Puppia - Royal Blue at BaxterBoo

this is not the brand I bought, but the style is the same, this site has them for 29 but another web site had them for $20.00 but this site shows a better picture. What you do is pull those two D rings together and clip the leash through them, to me this is the most secure and comfortable harness, my little girl is 6 pounds and pull hard if she see something she wants to chase. I did see an earlier post mention this bran above Puppia. The one I got from walmart say Lulu, it's darling because it is hot pink with white polka dots. i also have the same style that I bought at big lots, I cut the tag off and the only markig is an SD, oh how I wish I bought extras........

MacsMomma · 01-17-2012, 07:08 PM

I use the Ceasar step in harness for Mac. He is 5lbs and i just put his little legs through it and snap it together on his back. (i got it from Petco)

Harrysmum · 01-18-2012, 02:24 AM

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Originally Posted by jencar98

I like the Buddy Belt also the Choke-free. The Buddy Belt has lots of metal hardware, whereas the Choke-free does not. With longer coats I tend to prefer the Choke-free, if no long coat, either one works about the same for me.

Chattiesmom on YT makes silk step-in harnesses I've heard others rave about.

Personally I (and Harry!) prefer the Choke Free. It's ingenious!!

Sally + Harry x

sugarmamma · 01-18-2012, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Harrysmum

Personally I (and Harry!) prefer the Choke Free. It's ingenious!!

Sally + Harry x

We do too.....by far. But they aren't as well known as the buddy belt. The design is much better.

I chose to get Sugar's to fit perfectly underneath her clothing and attach the lead from underneath. Doesn't ruin the look of the outfit that way

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Taryn0405 · 01-18-2012, 10:47 AM

Buddy belt gets our

capt_noonie · 01-18-2012, 10:58 AM

Vote for BB also.

Pinkb · 01-18-2012, 03:20 PM

I use the Choke Free exactly like the one Sugarmamma posted with Roxie. We have used it for over a year now and it still looks and works great. I did buy and extra in case anything ever happened to it. I like it that much. We have tried lots of other step-in harnesses, but Roxie would either chew through them or they just did not last. Love the Choke Free! As Sugarmamma also said, it lays flat so I use it underneath Roxie's clothes, sweaters, etc.

Maxman · 01-18-2012, 03:43 PM

Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats. This is what I use,it works great,Max never chokes!

_Chrissy_ · 01-21-2012, 07:05 PM

I always come back to Puppia soft harnesses.
This one:

Amazon.com: Puppia Soft Dog Harness, Red, Small:... Haven't tried BB or Choke Free yet

_Chrissy_ · 01-21-2012, 07:15 PM

Does the Buddy Belt size chart run true to size?
Did you need to go up a size?

Sunny95 · 01-21-2012, 08:03 PM

Where can you find the choke free? Could someone please post a link?

Nancy1999 · 01-21-2012, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by _Chrissy_

Does the Buddy Belt size chart run true to size?
Did you need to go up a size?

I thought the Buddy Belt ran true to size, both of mine wear size 3 and one's little under 5 pounds and the other one is 5 1/2 pounds.

Nancy1999 · 01-21-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunny95

Where can you find the choke free? Could someone please post a link?

Maxman posted a link.

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Originally Posted by Maxman

Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats. This is what I use,it works great,Max never chokes!

Here's another one. Choke Free Pet Shoulder Collars Do a google for best price.

01-11-2012, 04:33 PM	#17
DvlshAngel985 Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA Posts: 12,693	I have one like the one bought at Walmart. I got mine at Petco. I think my boy is between sizes and none fit too well. I really liked those they seemed sturdy. __________________ Littlest JakJak We miss you Kaji

01-18-2012, 10:47 AM	#22
Taryn0405 Owned by a Gremlin Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: The Mitten State! Posts: 3,706	Buddy belt gets our __________________ Taryn Momma to Gizmo AKA Monkeyman My husband, daughter, son, and dog make me who I am "My goal in life is to be as good of a person my dog already thinks I am."

01-18-2012, 03:43 PM	#25
Maxman YT Addict Join Date: May 2010 Location: Butler NJ Posts: 314	Pet Collars and Harnesses that do not choke dogs and cats. This is what I use,it works great,Max never chokes! __________________

01-21-2012, 07:05 PM	#26
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	I always come back to Puppia soft harnesses. This one: Amazon.com: Puppia Soft Dog Harness, Red, Small:... Haven't tried BB or Choke Free yet __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie) Last edited by _Chrissy_; 01-21-2012 at 07:09 PM.

01-21-2012, 07:15 PM	#27
_Chrissy_ Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,561	Does the Buddy Belt size chart run true to size? Did you need to go up a size? __________________ Max (the Morkie) & Mickey (the Yorkie)

01-11-2012, 04:17 PM	#16
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	I wish I knew the brand, but I have tried zillions of harnesses and one I found at Wallmart for $10.00 was great, it is heavy duty cloth, like a mini vest, dog's front legs step in and then the neck has a wide buckle that snaps easily in the back, on each sid there is a ring, the leash clips on to both rings. Then lower down the back is a wider area that has velcro on the top of the back, extremely secure. I have several all velcro harnesses that snap underneath the body and eventually they seem to weaken, hair gets trapped in it, and your run the risk if you have a dog that likes to chase things or if you need to lift them up suddenly that the velcro comes undone. I will try to get pics and post.

01-11-2012, 04:42 PM	#18
DBlain Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Oakland County MI Posts: 6,190	Soft Vest Dog Harness by Puppia - Royal Blue at BaxterBoo this is not the brand I bought, but the style is the same, this site has them for 29 but another web site had them for $20.00 but this site shows a better picture. What you do is pull those two D rings together and clip the leash through them, to me this is the most secure and comfortable harness, my little girl is 6 pounds and pull hard if she see something she wants to chase. I did see an earlier post mention this bran above Puppia. The one I got from walmart say Lulu, it's darling because it is hot pink with white polka dots. i also have the same style that I bought at big lots, I cut the tag off and the only markig is an SD, oh how I wish I bought extras........

01-17-2012, 07:08 PM	#19
MacsMomma YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Staunton, il usa Posts: 8	I use the Ceasar step in harness for Mac. He is 5lbs and i just put his little legs through it and snap it together on his back. (i got it from Petco)

01-18-2012, 10:58 AM	#23
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	Vote for BB also.

01-18-2012, 03:20 PM	#24
Pinkb YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 284	I use the Choke Free exactly like the one Sugarmamma posted with Roxie. We have used it for over a year now and it still looks and works great. I did buy and extra in case anything ever happened to it. I like it that much. We have tried lots of other step-in harnesses, but Roxie would either chew through them or they just did not last. Love the Choke Free! As Sugarmamma also said, it lays flat so I use it underneath Roxie's clothes, sweaters, etc.

01-21-2012, 08:03 PM	#28
Sunny95 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 2,120	Where can you find the choke free? Could someone please post a link? __________________ *~ Melinda* ~ Mom to Lindsey , Ginger & Pepper RIP Sunny*:February 5,1995 to June 3,2008*