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Collar or harness

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Makemedoit · 13/06/2020 19:32

What would you recommend and why?

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sarge89 · 13/06/2020 19:38

Collar and proper training to not pull on the lead 🙂

Our two know to walk nicely when they wear collars and pull in a harness for Cani-X. Some harnesses can impede correct movement for dogs, so if you do decide on a harness, make sure it's one they can move correctly in.

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wetotter · 13/06/2020 19:52

Harness, just in case, and proper training to walk nicely

Agree that you need to make sure harness is a correct firnand will,not compress neck/airway

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Floralnomad · 13/06/2020 19:59

Harness and trained to walk nicely , our dog has tracheal issues , not from use of a collar , but if anyone was to pull on a collar on him he is likely to be very unwell .

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Mountains91 · 13/06/2020 20:06

Harness, it’s much better for their necks, comfier for them ( if well fitted) especially in short legged, long backed breeds.

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sarge89 · 13/06/2020 20:10

It's not about whether the harness "fits well", it's about not having the chest strap. Watch this video please OP.

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sarge89 · 13/06/2020 20:11
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Makemedoit · 13/06/2020 21:12

Thanks for the link. How do you make sure it's position correctly and fits properly?

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Makemedoit · 13/06/2020 21:13

We will be training to walk to heal etc.

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GrumpyMiddleAgedWoman · 13/06/2020 21:15

Collar for tag, but slip lead and training to walk at heel.

I use a standard lead sometimes, but the slip is so quick and easy to get on and off.

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Moondust001 · 13/06/2020 21:19

Neither. Always used a soft figure of 8 lead. Provides risk control at all times, pulling not possible, and doesn't cause any hurt. I would never use a collar - I can't imagine why anyone would want to be dragged around by the neck, so why would a dog? And whilst some are fine in harnesses, some dogs actually pull more in one.

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