I don't know, I never tie my dogs out. I'm always out with them when they are out. We live close to the rural area, there are hawks around and I don't want my dogs carried off (a hawk took a rabbit a few years ago, that was bigger than my dogs). Anyway, they have always had harnesses, which they have on for walks. We couldn't find one small enough for our 3 pound dog, so we use a cat harness for her.

It could be they could wiggle out of them, get tangled up etc. Do you have a vet that might have some ideas? I have a real good pet store here in Minot if you need additional help--He is so nice. It is call Purr-fect Pets.
Marie

We use the "Gentle Leader Easy Walker" harness when we walk our dog. It gives us a bit more control, and Daisy seems to know she's not top dog when she's wearing it. She doesn't tug or pull with it on. But you can't just put a harness on and tie out your dog!

Personally, I would never tie a dog out under any circumstances.

My neighbor tried a harness, so that her DH could walk the dog, but he had some health and cognitive issues. He couldn't always get the harness on. So when she tried to leave the harness on during the day, the dog just chewed it off. So if you're leaving these dogs for any length of time, don't expect a good result.

I don't want the harness for walking. The Doxie will be taken out to potty on a leash, she has just had her 3rd spell with her back. Pulling when she wears a collar puts strain on her back. In case you don't know Doxie's have a mind of their own, its hard to tell them what to do.
IF she is out at all without me it's not long at all. Possibly 5 minutes? She isn't one that will sit out for long and wants to be inside by us. There are times when she just likes to sun herself a few minutes and come right back in.

Also with the Chihuahua who loves to sit on the step or stoop in the summer (again not for an extended length of time, he sits out at the longest 15-20 minutes)
a harness would be better for his trachea from what I understand. He does the Chi cough or choke when he gets excited.

Mary maybe you have a fenced in yard so you can let them out? I don't know why you say your dogs would never be tied out under any circumstances.
But my inside dogs are tied out quite a few times a day to potty. NEVER when we aren't right here inside the house. I do not tie my dogs outside 24/7. They are out a few times a day.

I was asking about a harness because I know things happen quickly. Some harnesses say not for tie out. SOME say safe for tie out I asked why or what would happen because as small as they are I'd like a narrow or thinner harness for them rather than something an inch wide.

I used to say I would never tie out a dog, but my yard is not completely fenced so Jake has always been tied out. I only do this when I am home and can watch him. This summer my yard will be completely fenced in. I live 3 houses from a very busy street and our town has a strict leash law which applies to cats as well as dogs. My 2 cats are strictly indoors.

Hi Connie---I wslk both of my (big) dogs on harnesses. There's just something about putting a collar on their necks and hearing them gag/choke if they pull. Mind you, they're very good on the leash, unless a deer runs by. Also, they've pulled out of their collars more than once so we switched to harnesses years ago with no trouble.

We don't tie our dogs out, so I can't be of any advice there.

Good luck!

I'm guessing too that some harnesses may not be appropriate for tieout because they don't fit snug enough and the dog could wiggle out. But if you need it just to let them out for short periods, I would think if you find a harness that fits snugly enough, you should be OK. If you are going to leave it on all the time, just check to make sure it doesn't rub and cause a sore spot. Maybe when you first try it, make sure you are out with them all the time until you see that it works the way you want it to.

I too think that it is because the company doesn't want to be responsible if the dog should happen to get out of the harness while tied outside.

I once had a houdini dog and had a leather harness made for him. Unless the harness was overly tight to the point of being harmful, he could and would slip out of it. It was of no use for tying out at all.

I think a harness for your little doxie for short periods of time would be fine.

I found that a stray that came here recently, would do # 1 while on a leash, but was too shy to do #2 unless he was tied and alone for a short bit.

Sue

It's not only that the dog can slip out of it, but the lead can wrap around a leg, and if the dog goes off suddenly to the end of the line, it can easily break a leg. It's dangerous.

I am Cdn. but I know that Americans have ordered this particular harness from Canada (although it may now be available in the U.S.). www.caninefriendly.com - It looks like a bib and goes over the dog's head and buckles at the back. I have had 5 Dachshunds so I know exactly what you are up against - and 2 of mine were super Alpha and the smartest dogs my vets had ever met. They could indeed get out of a strappy harness - while I was watching. We currently have an American Eskimo, but many Dachshund parents have asked me where I got my harness (they don't sell it at PetSmart in Canada, but I go in for my Dachshund fix - I am too pathetic). I know WAY too much about Dachshund back and neck disc problems - and the surgeries so I fully understand your situation. One point re the sizing - I think the company might be using 2 different manufacturers. My Eskie weighs 22 - 24 lbs. and the upper limit for the size S is 25 lbs. The Size M jumps in length and "poundage" by just too much. I buy my harnesses from my dog's groomer so he gets to try them on -and sometimes the Small is about 1/2 inch smaller on each size of the snaps - so with my dog being so close to the maximum a problem. It wouldn't be if he weighed say 18 lbs. I used to buy my Dachshunds sweaters from the same company - www.canineequipment.com (different division) and they fit well - allowed for the barrel chest. My Eskie has 4 of these harnesses and will soon be getting another. Hope you find something that works for you - and I hope your pup does not suffer another "event". It is for this reason we no longer have a Dachshund - just couldn't go through it again. Who would have thought that my 2 special guys would have worst case back/neck disc disease. We loved all of our Dachshunds, but these 2 were our soulmates - they others never had a problem. I think of them every day. And at 10 lbs. the "biggest" dogs we have ever had. No messing with their Mommy.

I don't like tie out, take the dog/s for a walk and yourself too. They need to get out just like people do.
And sniff and smell and greet other dogs and people and the socializing is very important.

What Sushipup said. never tie a dog out on a harness.

Here is what I made for my doggie,,,she has several. They have wide velcro under the belly and neck and I made a secure loop to hold the metal piece for the leash or tie.

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Very nice Caroline! Is it hot though? I'd hate for her to overheat.

Thanks all. I am not sure what I will do.

Unfortunately, any Dachshund worth his/her salt can climb out of an X-Pen - or anything else for that matter - unless it has a lid over it that can't be undone by the dog - or one of his siblings.

Caroline, you should market that. It is very clever. I have a friend who has two Scotties and she would buy those for her dogs in a heartbeat.

Even though we both work full time, our dogs are never outside without us. And having them get fresh air and exercise is a priority. I would be afraid to leave them tied out, and they are happier when I am with them anyway.

I had a harness very similar to the one in the link. I got it at Pet Smart for about $5. My dog did fine with it but he outgrew it. At that price it's worth trying.

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You mean you leave them outside alone tied up, wrong, wrong, wrong, bad pet owner, you take them out and exercise them early in am and then later in evening due to the high temperatures, make sure you have water for them.

And no they can't be tied up or leashed up all the time. And plus the heat outside is not fair to them at all, tie yourself up then and see how you like it.

Why have dogs then if you don't have them with you, they are pack animals and need others around them to love and just be with.

I could never understand why people have dogs and not inside with them and either tied up or in a garage, what a horrible life that is. Dogs need to be around you they are pack animals.

What a blessing they are when they can give you back love and the welcomes they give you and the cuddling inside the house they give you too.

And yes, wild animals are out there and there are hawks, eagles that are looking for food plus in areas bears and cougars, not its not right or fair to them, get them good homes that will love them and be good pet owners and have them inside the house.