| Dachshund dog-Importance of harnesses for small breed dogs |
Dachshunds need harnesses to help them avoid extremely painful back
problems and even paralysis. Their very long backs undergo a lot of stress if
you pull them around by their necks, and they're more likely to get ruptured
disks.
problems and even paralysis. Their very long backs undergo a lot of stress if
you pull them around by their necks, and they're more likely to get ruptured
disks.
Ruptured disk are very painful and it can lead to permanent paralysis.
Preventive measures include using harnesses instead of collars, limiting
jumping up and down, running up and down stairs and allowing them to
carry too much weight as it pulls on the back.
I have heard of many dachshunds who have had back and neck problems due
to wearing collars instead of harnesses Do them a favor — buy them
harnesses.
A harness pulls mostly from the chest area, it actually saves the back and
neck from the trauma usually caused by yanking on a collar placed around a
pet's neck.
I like harnesses for smaller breeds as well as those prone to back problems.
Most breeds with back ailments are those who are short legged and long,
such as the dachshund and some breeds of Terriers. Toy breeds such as
Chihuahuas can suffer damage to the trachea from the pulling of a collar to
the neck area.
Preventive measures include using harnesses instead of collars, limiting
jumping up and down, running up and down stairs and allowing them to
carry too much weight as it pulls on the back.
I have heard of many dachshunds who have had back and neck problems due
to wearing collars instead of harnesses Do them a favor — buy them
harnesses.
A harness pulls mostly from the chest area, it actually saves the back and
neck from the trauma usually caused by yanking on a collar placed around a
pet's neck.
I like harnesses for smaller breeds as well as those prone to back problems.
Most breeds with back ailments are those who are short legged and long,
such as the dachshund and some breeds of Terriers. Toy breeds such as
Chihuahuas can suffer damage to the trachea from the pulling of a collar to
the neck area.
And another good thing about using harnesses is if you ever have an
emergency and you have to get your dog as quickly as possible you can pull
the leash pulling the dog to you or even into the air away from another dog.
You couldn't do that with a collar because it would choke the dog.
It is also very important to get a comfortable fitting harness. I don't like the
normal nylon ones that are sold in stores because they can rub the dog and
cause irritation and even hair lose. So I make my harnesses to not just be
stylish but to be as comfortable on the dog as possible.