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Thanks everyone for your advice, we don’t handle him unnecessarily, only to put harness on and bath him( no problem lifting in to bath) I think gently reintroducing harness if possible or if not a crate is the way forward.

Joanne, I think absolutely it is the association that is the problem, we are going back to the beginning and plan to rebuild the trust, thanks for your responses they are appreciated

Hi finsky, thanks for your post, we have considered a physical problem and he has been to the vets , I think it is the association of being picked up at walk time with having his harness put on that upsets him, his tummy and poo are fine and he shows no signs of physical injury he is Walkin fine...

Joanne, thanks again, they do fit well and we have checked for rubbing etc, they are not old and familiar to him, we like you suggest are going back to the beginning and start to regain trust in wearing one, I think we need to de escalate the tension and start again, a crate could be the answer...

Hi Joanne we have both types and he is resistant to both , also coats he won’t have on , not concerned about coat but he needs a harness for the car.

Over the past 2 weeks our 10 month old male Yorkie has become extremely aggressive when trying to put his harness on, we have tried verbal control and treat distractions but not successful, attempting a muzzle is impossible, both dog and us are finding it stressful and if anyone can help I would...