Brenda, how much does she weigh? There are some harnesses that are step-in. The ones that I have for both Dolly & Desi are step in harnesses. You just put one leg through one side and the other leg through the other. I bought one of them (Desi’s) when he was 8 weeks old. After I put it on him, I just took a ribbon or something around the harness ‘v’ and that pulled it closer to him, and then you just snap the top and put the leash on.
There are also some very cute harnesses that actually look like a little dress or shirt and just has the little ring at the top. If you will be taking her out a few (or more) times daily, I would suggest one of those. It would be lightweight for her and super easy for you to put the leash on the little ring and out you could go. Take a look at this link as an example. I know that they can be found for a more reasonable price also. http://www.sassypup.net/Dog-Clothes-My-Little-Angel-Wings-Lavender-p-18158.html Put the little dress on her and she is not going to just sit in one place all day. If she does, take it off after an hour, and then later put it on her for another hour. She will get used to it. A traditional harness is usually very stiff and with Chihuahuas being so small, in perspective to us, how would she feel with those stiffer harnesses around her body? Just a thought. From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Belinda M Sent: Friday, March 09, 2012 4:07 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] First time ever with a Chihuahua pup... :0 Collar issues?? Thnaks guys so much for the experienced advice / commments. I looked for a harness and could not get one to fit locally. I would never take her for a walk- too small with collar....it was for potty training as she RUNS after everything and FAST- it was for safety. I think I will have to purchase a dog playpen and that way I know she is safe for the quick runs out to potty. Belinda Meers Support Staff- Small Options The Canadian Mental Health Association; Colchester East Hants Branch 25 Revere Street Truro, NS From: Becky <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, March 9, 2012 7:09:10 AM Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] First time ever with a Chihuahua pup... :0 Collar issues?? I only use harnesses, since a collar can be slipped so easily. Sent from Becky's iPhone On Mar 8, 2012, at 10:23 PM, Susanne Defoe <[email protected]> wrote: While I do keep collars on our dog for their ID tags, I will only use harnesses to walk them. They are prone to trachea problems. She just needs to get used to it. Sue On Thu, Mar 8, 2012 at 3:56 PM, [email protected] <[email protected]> wrote: What is everyone's experiences with Chihuahua pups and collars? I placed one on her today and her personality changed straight away. I left it on for the afternoon and then recently just removed it as she just stays still or scratches at it. Suggestions? =
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