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trin7 · 10-08-2010, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by trin7

We bought Mabel a ferret harness and it works really well. She's 2 1/2 pounds and I couldn't find a dog harness that fits.

October 8th update - Mabel is now fully vaccinated and this morning I took her for her first walk near a road. I double checked her harness and everything seemed fine but just when we were getting started she was excited and pulled just a bit and her clasp came apart and because she's tiny the velcro slid down her back legs. I panicked to grab her and dropped Darwin's leash accidentally. He's pretty good about listening and came right to me when I called. Talk about scary. Could I get some advice about the step in Puppia harness - likes and dislikes - I NEED A NEW HARNESS!!!!

Thanks!!! And no, I don't recommend a ferret harness anymore!!!

SophieKatesMom · 10-09-2010, 07:49 AM

I use a Puppia harness on Sophie Kate and I like it.

Problem was getting it fitted properly, I went through so many harnesses until I finally gave up and took her to a store and they showed me how to fit it for her.

Sophie Kate is 8 lbs and wears a small in the Puppia (am going to try to attach a picture of her in the harness).

Good luck, I remember trying to get a harness to fit her when she was smaller and oh my goodness it was frustrating.

Kdgd14 · 10-09-2010, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by trin7

October 8th update - Mabel is now fully vaccinated and this morning I took her for her first walk near a road. I double checked her harness and everything seemed fine but just when we were getting started she was excited and pulled just a bit and her clasp came apart and because she's tiny the velcro slid down her back legs. I panicked to grab her and dropped Darwin's leash accidentally. He's pretty good about listening and came right to me when I called. Talk about scary. Could I get some advice about the step in Puppia harness - likes and dislikes - I NEED A NEW HARNESS!!!!

Thanks!!! And no, I don't recommend a ferret harness anymore!!!

Try to start a new thread, I know that you will get many replies. I don't have a Yorkie baby, but I have heard that many people do like the Puppia harness.

trin7 · 10-09-2010, 03:57 PM

Thanks for your help = I will start a new thread - thanks again!!

citygirl123 · 10-09-2010, 04:29 PM

Copper is just about 3 lbs. I use a harness vest. One website I've used is littledogheaven.com The harnesses velcro at the tummy and in front. Since Copper can wiggle out of the standard harnesses, these harness vests work perfectly.

BabyGirl Rosie · 10-09-2010, 04:39 PM

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I use the velcro harnesses. I don't like colars for walking due to concern of neck injuries. I got this really cute red bandana one at Designer dog harness, small dog harness, dog walking harness. - Girls. I had lots of problems with some harnesses knotting her hair and this is one that seems to work OK.

I also love using a denim vest with a ring for a lead. They make some precious ones and my YT seems to like that the best. I bought the "honolulu" for my sister's YT for Christmas this year. It is much cuter than it is on the website. My YT has the "boca". I think you have to scroll down to see them and can click to enlarge the image. I found mine at Escape Proof Dog Harness Vests and they have matching leads as well. This vest keeps her hair from matting.

The Designer dog harness is the cutest ones I have ever seen!! Thanks for sharing!

BanditSocks2 · 10-09-2010, 04:52 PM

Puppia XS

10-09-2010, 07:49 AM	#17
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	I use a Puppia harness on Sophie Kate and I like it. Problem was getting it fitted properly, I went through so many harnesses until I finally gave up and took her to a store and they showed me how to fit it for her. Sophie Kate is 8 lbs and wears a small in the Puppia (am going to try to attach a picture of her in the harness). Good luck, I remember trying to get a harness to fit her when she was smaller and oh my goodness it was frustrating. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Cheryl,Mom to SophieKate Last edited by SophieKatesMom; 10-09-2010 at 07:49 AM. Reason: Corrected my lousy spelling

10-09-2010, 04:29 PM	#20
citygirl123 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,233	Copper is just about 3 lbs. I use a harness vest. One website I've used is littledogheaven.com The harnesses velcro at the tummy and in front. Since Copper can wiggle out of the standard harnesses, these harness vests work perfectly. __________________ Lynn and Copper

10-09-2010, 03:57 PM	#19
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	Thanks for your help = I will start a new thread - thanks again!!

10-09-2010, 04:52 PM	#22
BanditSocks2 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Crofton, MD, USA Posts: 1,522	Puppia XS