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daisysis · 09-10-2006, 07:32 AM

Recently, I had my Sissy tested for the good citzen award. She did not make it because she did not heal long enough. However, the Instructor told me I should be useing a collar leash to train her and walk her. Has anyone else heard this also. I always thought that a collar leash could hurt their throat over time

Do they make training leashes small enough for tiny dogs?

And exactly what does a trainer leash look like

Willow · 09-10-2006, 07:51 AM

I am not sure about a trainer leash, unless they mean choke collars, which do just that, choke the dog until they relax and quit pulling against it. I only use collars on my furkids for their id tags and rabies tags. For walks and going places and stuff, I use harnesses. I just feel it is safer and I won't attach a leash to their collar.

irishawk · 09-10-2006, 08:03 AM

I wouldn't risk using a collar. You're right about their throats - Yorkies are susceptible to collapsing tracheas. My dog doesn't have any trachea issues, but anytime he ever puts pressure on his throat he ends up coughing.

ilovelouie · 09-10-2006, 09:21 AM

I have ALWAYS used harnesses on mine too because I am afraid of the collapsed traqia thing too. I wouldnt want to risk it. I love the harness vests the most because there is absolutely NO preasure on their little necks.

chattiesmom · 09-10-2006, 09:42 AM

I think your instructor is WAY OFF BASE. All your baby needs is more work.

I haven't worked much with the yorkies, so they are not too well behaved -- we are working on it.

However, Boo the Boxer heels off leash, the two Irish setters I had would heel TANDEM OFF LEASH no matter what distractions might be present.

GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT! I would work with your baby, find a different testor and once you have your Award, go do a demo for the first trainer.

chattiesmom · 09-10-2006, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by daisysis

Recently, I had my Sissy tested for the good citzen award. She did not make it because she did not heal long enough. However, the Instructor told me I should be useing a collar leash to train her and walk her. Has anyone else heard this also. I always thought that a collar leash could hurt their throat over time

Do they make training leashes small enough for tiny dogs?

And exactly what does a trainer leash look like

The answer to your question, is YES they do make training collars small enough for your little one, the real question, though is do you really want to use one?

doortego · 09-10-2006, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by chattiesmom

The answer to your question, is YES they do make training collars small enough for your little one, the real question, though is do you really want to use one?

No choke or training collars. Should only be used for Style if at all

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lfgeary · 09-10-2006, 11:01 AM

Oh no!

I just finished an obeidance class with my baby and they had me buy a choke collar for her. I use collars on her. Is it really bad? I do not want her to get a collapsed trachea. Can you train them in a harness?
lisa

rosesmom · 09-10-2006, 11:33 AM

I have used both. Not a choke collar, just a show lead. My breeder gave me one and that's what she used in showing her dogs. It's not hurt her at all. Maybe they just meant a collar lead like all the people use that show dogs.

JESSY_RN2B · 09-10-2006, 11:35 AM

I have never used a chocker collar on my dog. She loves her harness.

daisysis · 09-10-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by rosesmom

I have used both. Not a choke collar, just a show lead. My breeder gave me one and that's what she used in showing her dogs. It's not hurt her at all. Maybe they just meant a collar lead like all the people use that show dogs.

Is a collar lead does those go around the nose area.

yorkshirecrazy · 09-10-2006, 01:17 PM

My girl Daisy loves her harness. I prefer to use it because it as you say does not choke her, but if you are trainning your dog a collar leash is best. Atleast that's what I have been told. Good Luck!

Chrissy0277 · 09-10-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rosesmom

I have used both. Not a choke collar, just a show lead. My breeder gave me one and that's what she used in showing her dogs. It's not hurt her at all. Maybe they just meant a collar lead like all the people use that show dogs.

This is what I use on my dogs. They are called kindness collars (well this is what I use) they also have resco collars. My dogs have collars when we go out but they are decorative only
http://www.dog-bows.com/cgi-bin/TheF...EAD&category=0

09-10-2006, 07:32 AM	#1
daisysis YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 1,074	Harness or collar? Recently, I had my Sissy tested for the good citzen award. She did not make it because she did not heal long enough. However, the Instructor told me I should be useing a collar leash to train her and walk her. Has anyone else heard this also. I always thought that a collar leash could hurt their throat over time Do they make training leashes small enough for tiny dogs?And exactly what does a trainer leash look like __________________ Sissy..Lilly..Maggie..Lucy

09-10-2006, 07:51 AM	#2
Willow Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,890	I am not sure about a trainer leash, unless they mean choke collars, which do just that, choke the dog until they relax and quit pulling against it. I only use collars on my furkids for their id tags and rabies tags. For walks and going places and stuff, I use harnesses. I just feel it is safer and I won't attach a leash to their collar. __________________ Alycia Autumn Gizmo Maddie

09-10-2006, 08:03 AM	#3
irishawk YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 695	I wouldn't risk using a collar. You're right about their throats - Yorkies are susceptible to collapsing tracheas. My dog doesn't have any trachea issues, but anytime he ever puts pressure on his throat he ends up coughing. __________________ Howie & Sarah Check us out on dogster: http://www.dogster.com/?327817

09-10-2006, 09:21 AM	#4
ilovelouie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: mass Posts: 1,762	I have ALWAYS used harnesses on mine too because I am afraid of the collapsed traqia thing too. I wouldnt want to risk it. I love the harness vests the most because there is absolutely NO preasure on their little necks. __________________ Our Photo Album is HERE http://www.dogster.com/?185528 http://www.dogster.com/?246319

09-10-2006, 09:42 AM	#5
chattiesmom Donating YT 10K Club Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Alabama Posts: 17,674	I think your instructor is WAY OFF BASE. All your baby needs is more work. I haven't worked much with the yorkies, so they are not too well behaved -- we are working on it. However, Boo the Boxer heels off leash, the two Irish setters I had would heel TANDEM OFF LEASH no matter what distractions might be present. GOOD LUCK! YOU CAN DO IT! I would work with your baby, find a different testor and once you have your Award, go do a demo for the first trainer. __________________ Silk Step-In Harnesses www.foxypups.etsy.com

09-10-2006, 11:01 AM	#8
lfgeary Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: guilford Posts: 27	Oh no! I just finished an obeidance class with my baby and they had me buy a choke collar for her. I use collars on her. Is it really bad? I do not want her to get a collapsed trachea. Can you train them in a harness? lisa

09-10-2006, 11:33 AM	#9
rosesmom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: pa Posts: 545	I have used both. Not a choke collar, just a show lead. My breeder gave me one and that's what she used in showing her dogs. It's not hurt her at all. Maybe they just meant a collar lead like all the people use that show dogs. __________________ Pat & Rose

09-10-2006, 11:35 AM	#10
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	I have never used a chocker collar on my dog. She loves her harness. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

09-10-2006, 01:17 PM	#12
yorkshirecrazy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Yonkers, New York Posts: 749	My girl Daisy loves her harness. I prefer to use it because it as you say does not choke her, but if you are trainning your dog a collar leash is best. Atleast that's what I have been told. Good Luck! __________________ Daisy Duke Rambo