My chi prefers a wider "Vest" type harness too. She looks like she is working with the FBI with a bullet proof vest, LOL! I would allow my chis to try on their harness at an early age. They would jump around like a bronco, trying to get it off, but the novelty eventually wore off and then they were ready for the leash and walking outside. The younger they are introduced to something the better. My chis are ALWAYS under my feet. They never wander anywhere without me, and stop in their tracks if I call them. I think asserting Alpha is very important with Chis. I think we tend to baby them before establishing that, because they are so tiny and cute. We treat them different from big dogs. JMO - em :-)(
_____ From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mandy F. Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 10:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: A few questions Lol I thought it was just in my head that Daisy trots around different when I put her shirt on. That little show off! She is such a good girl she has learned to sit there and let mommy put on her shirt or her puppy armor (her harness vest). Oh, by the way Daisy had a regular harness but the buckles and cloth were right under her arms so I knew that had to be uncomfy. So we bought her a harness vest that is very wide and doesn't go under the arms like a regular harness. She likes it *much* better. -Amanda-
