> So, I was
> wondering has anyone heard anything about this? I've never read
> anything about it.
That is correct, Chihuahuas are very vulnerable to pressure on their
tracheas. My vet told me very sternly that I should only use a harness on
my chihuahuas, NEVER a collar. Never even considered a muzzle, personally.
> Also are there some alternatives that I can go
> through at home to getting his nails down? I take him for walks quite
> a bit around the blacktop basketball court around my neighborhood, and
> his nails are still so long.
Check someplace else. My groomer doesn't use muzzles, so it's not a
consideration. I rarely take my girls to the groomer, though; generally I
do their nails myself with a Dremel tool -- use the cylindrical sanding tip.
Works great and doesn't leave ragged edges.
> Also, I looked into leash training him now that I know about the
> trachea problem - I'm just wondering what methods people suggest.
Use a harness ONLY. Then there's no problems. Both my girls are fantastic
on leashes. the stopping in place is fine as long as he's wearing a harness
rather than a leash. There are wonderful harnesses, perfect sizes and
cheap, through www.cetaceacorp.com.
Anne
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