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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Do you use a collar or a harness?
We were told that a harness is better for the dog. Molly grew out of the one she had - and now I am finding all the new ones to be wayyyy too confusing.
Can I just put a plain old collar on her?
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PotofLuck06
Our Baby Boy Is Here!!!
Member since 11/06 13241 total posts
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Betsy
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Il's use a harness on their yorkies - we'll be doing the same thing when we get our puppy.
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| Posted 3/4/07 9:46 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
Member since 5/05 13476 total posts
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Scott
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
We tried to use a harness on Tiny and he hated it so we had to go back to the collar.
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| Posted 3/4/07 9:47 PM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
We use a harness. Our boys are 20 pounds each.
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| Posted 3/4/07 9:48 PM |
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leighla
Support Cancer Research
Member since 5/05 16353 total posts
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Lauren
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Harness. It's so much better for them.
It also gives me some more control over my monster. 
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| Posted 3/4/07 9:49 PM |
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july06bride
I'm a mom!
Member since 5/05 3966 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
harness for walking... but we also have a collar on him with his tags
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| Posted 3/4/07 10:13 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Do you have the adjustable ones? That's the last one we got for Molly and it's been a nightmare to try and figure out how to work it. DH and I were convinced we were losing our minds last night bc we just couldn't get it right.
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| Posted 3/4/07 10:14 PM |
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karacg
Babygirl is 4!
Member since 5/05 17076 total posts
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Kara®
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
He wears a collar with his tags, but when he is in the car or we walk him he wears the harness too.
Why can't you get it on her? Do you need help? Swing by and I can help!
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| Posted 3/4/07 10:19 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by karacg
He wears a collar with his tags, but when he is in the car or we walk him he wears the harness too.
Why can't you get it on her? Do you need help? Swing by and I can help!
lol lol - well the old one we had - was fine - but she would fight us to get it on her. It's a whole big production. She will bite us and run away - but meanwhile she is so excited to go for a walk that I just don't understand it.
This harness - we have NO clue how to work.
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| Posted 3/4/07 10:28 PM |
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MsMBV
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Member since 5/05 28602 total posts
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Me
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Harnesses are better for smaller dogs since their tracheas can get crushed if there is force on the collar. Also the harnesses are more comfprtable for the dog as it reduces the one or two pressure points into a wider area.
If the new harnesses are not what you like, check out the GW little catalogue or Trixie & peanut for some "Vest Harnesses" They are a lot easier to use & are very comfy on the dog.
Message edited 3/5/2007 7:56:38 AM.
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| Posted 3/5/07 7:55 AM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by MsMBV
Harnesses are better for smaller dogs since their tracheas can get crushed if there is force on the collar. Also the harnesses are more comfprtable for the dog as it reduces the one or two pressure points into a wider area.
If the new harnesses are not what you like, check out the GW little catalogue or Trixie & peanut for some "Vest Harnesses" They are a lot easier to use & are very comfy on the dog.
Sounds good - I'm going to check them out now! Thanks!
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:32 AM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Is this what I should get? I likey!! Image Attachment(s):
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| Posted 3/5/07 8:43 AM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
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Donna
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
glad you posted this cause Abby uses a collar and has been getting TOO crazy over walks and I need the harness.
Kara- If I cant figure it out, Im coming over to you!
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:01 AM |
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KGools
Happy
Member since 9/06 9532 total posts
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Kim
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
We use both. He has a collar on when he's just playing around in the backyard, but when he's out for a walk, he wears a harness.
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:02 AM |
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MsMBV
:P
Member since 5/05 28602 total posts
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by Diana1215
Is this what I should get? I likey!!
I love those.......very sporty too!
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:11 AM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Now the question is - how the hell do I figure out what size she is. It lists by inches and not pounds - this should be interesting!
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:15 AM |
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MsMBV
:P
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by Diana1215
Now the question is - how the hell do I figure out what size she is. It lists by inches and not pounds - this should be interesting!
Yeah you will definitely have to measure her. Their should be a guide of how to measure & what part. If you do not have a measuring tape that you can use (flexi one) take a string & use that to measure & mark then compare it to a regular ruler. This is usually what I end up doing with my dogs anyway b/c they are not that curious about a piece of string as they are about a tape measure
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| Posted 3/5/07 9:17 AM |
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honeywolf73
LIF Toddler
Member since 8/06 384 total posts
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Christine
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Harness are reccomended for small dogs do to there delicate nature. I have to put a harness on my 70 pound beast because it gives me a lot more control.
If your having a problem finding a harness thats the right size you can bring her with you to petco or pets smart and they will help you find the right size.
just try to go during the week when there not as busy.
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| Posted 3/5/07 2:07 PM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Rudy always has his collar on.. But we do use a harnass for walks. We didn't at first but the vet recomended it and it made SUCH A difference.
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
We got the adjustable one. It was huge and I didn't think it would fit him but we fixed it so it fits him perfect!
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| Posted 3/5/07 3:51 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
Member since 10/05 29450 total posts
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Diana
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by june262004
We got the adjustable one. It was huge and I didn't think it would fit him but we fixed it so it fits
Want to try and fix mine?? Apparently my husband and I are not bright enough to work the doggie harnesses! 
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Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
Member since 1/06 7322 total posts
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~Jess~
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
we've never used a collar
always a harness
simple one from petco (light blue w/ white paws on it)
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| Posted 3/5/07 5:36 PM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
Member since 5/05 15379 total posts
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Kristin
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by june262004
We got the adjustable one. It was huge and I didn't think it would fit him but we fixed it so it fits
Want to try and fix mine?? Apparently my husband and I are not bright enough to work the doggie harnesses!
Hey im close enough. 
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| Posted 3/5/07 6:02 PM |
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MrsSquitty
Family of 6
Member since 10/06 3251 total posts
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Nicole
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
harness we have a yorkie and she is little
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| Posted 3/7/07 3:54 PM |
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krwm
<3
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Re: Do you use a collar or a harness?
harness.
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