Hey /an/,
You may remember me. I live with a small dog and my mom didn't allow me to "walk" the dog where I had to put it in a stroller instead. Now my dog got on his vaccines and I managed to persuade my mom to change her mind.
Question: what kind of leash or harness is best for walking a small dog? What should I be aware of?
Thanks!
get a harness, preferably one that incorporates that soft meshy material. little dogs can easily damage their throat/neck from a collar. petsmart would be fine. and the leash should just be something sturdy enough to tolerate the dog pulling
Small dogs are better off with a harness because they're prone to collapsed trachea. I use the ones like pic related - they're easy to put on, soft, and distribute pressure evenly.
>>2027106
>>2027108
Are pic related ones good?
>>2027238
How are those harnesses better?
>>2027257
They provide more support or are designed to serve a specific function. It's really not that important, just get whatever harness is cutest or whatever.
http://www.sheknows.com/pets-and-animals/articles/1014259/how-to-choose-a-dog-harness
>>2027269
Thanks for the link.
Is a no-pull harness best in my case then? Pic related
I haven't trained my dog to heel yet.
>>2027285
I got mine at walmart, literally the best harness I have ever gotten in my life, but I use it on a large dog, I'm sure about your tiny baby. Go with your gut. Only you know your dog.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/21650299?wmlspartner=wlpa&adid=22222222227017141517&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=43265853272&wl4=&wl5=pla&wl6=81889499072&veh=sem
>>2027285
If you think your dog will give you trouble with pulling then it can't hurt to try. I have a little Yorkie who doesn't pull at all so it doesn't matter what I walk her on.
