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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Collars
The collar we bought seems to bother his neck and he is always scratching. Is there a collar that is more recommended to use?
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Posted 3/24/06 7:26 PM  |
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Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
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Re: Collars
I don't keep a collar on Rocky. When I take him for a walk, I put a harness, not collar on him. It's more comfortable for him. (The id tags are attached on the harness)
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| Posted 3/24/06 7:28 PM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: Collars
hmmm does he seem to like the harness better?
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| Posted 3/24/06 7:38 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn
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Jennifer
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Re: Collars
i use a harness too....
but i always keep a colar on...just in case...
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| Posted 3/24/06 7:40 PM |
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Shanti
True love
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Re: Collars
We bought breakaway collars that have the pup's name and our home # on it. They have that on at all times. When we go out, we use a harness.
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| Posted 3/24/06 7:48 PM |
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Jessica
I'm a mommy :)
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Re: Collars
Posted by danielleandscott
hmmm does he seem to like the harness better?
Yes. We bought a collar the first day and he wanted nothing to do with that. He loves the harness. I think it's much more comfortable to be pulled by your body than pulled by your neck when walking.
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| Posted 3/24/06 8:02 PM |
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PiyoPika566
talk to the hand
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Re: Collars
Posted by Redhead
i use a harness too....
but i always keep a colar on...just in case...
me too...
Scott, leave the collar on.. once he get used to it, he won't scratch anymore. All my pups do this when they are younger.
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| Posted 3/24/06 10:26 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: Collars
We will have to put it back on tomorrow - I have to also have a ID tag made up
We are going to bring him to bideawee tomorrow to get his nails clipped- they are sooo long
Scott
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| Posted 3/24/06 10:51 PM |
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Jesaroo
is not the girl you knew
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Re: Collars
harnesses are better for toy breeds while walking as collars can cause their trachea to collapse.
i keep a collar on the dogs at all times since they have their id tag on it........... except dharma cuz she scratches her neck open raw, but thats a rare exception
dont worry, ALL pups scratch at collars when first put on. its something new and theyre not used to it. he will just have to get used to it
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| Posted 3/25/06 12:40 AM |
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june262004
But I love the Snow!
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Re: Collars
Rudy ALWAYS has his collar on. Im so worried about him getting out or something.
Pet Smart has a machine that makes the tags up in like 3 minutes. thats where Rudy got his.
Pet smart also clips nails 
Message edited 3/25/2006 10:59:54 AM.
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| Posted 3/25/06 10:59 AM |
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wowcoulditbe
wow, pic is already 1 yr old!!
Member since 1/06 6689 total posts
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D
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Re: Collars
we harness louie, because he jumps and our vet told us he could choke himself more with a collar.....he loves his harnesses!!
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| Posted 3/25/06 2:09 PM |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
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Dina
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Re: Collars
try a harness.
Chihuahuas have a history of having problems with their throats (sometimes you will see they make a chortle noise to clear their throats).
Coupled with the fact that their necks are rather slim- being small dogs- you should really only have a harness on him- that's what both my dog's wear.
you should be Chihuahua's for Dummies- it's jam packed with tons of info about chihuahuas.
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| Posted 3/26/06 8:33 AM |
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lucyloo
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Re: Collars
We walk Katie with a harness but she was a collar on at all times. When we first put the collar on she scratched at it for a week. I'd rather her fuss for a week and get used to it then her get loose and have no ID.
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| Posted 3/26/06 10:44 AM |
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danielleandscott
My new 71 Super Beetle
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Scott
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Re: Collars
I bought him a bright blue harness, collar and also a blue bone Id Tag
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| Posted 3/26/06 11:22 AM |
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Sassyz75
Turning a new page
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Dina
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Re: Collars
try to have him wear it as much as possible during the day- my dogs both still scratch their necks right after I take the harnesses off.
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| Posted 3/26/06 8:44 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Collars
What Jes said
Posted by Lolita4Life
harnesses are better for toy breeds while walking as collars can cause their trachea to collapse.
i keep a collar on the dogs at all times since they have their id tag on it........... except dharma cuz she scratches her neck open raw, but thats a rare exception
dont worry, ALL pups scratch at collars when first put on. its something new and theyre not used to it. he will just have to get used to it
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| Posted 3/27/06 9:12 AM |
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