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03-07-2002, 12:21 PM
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| choke collar size I got Chyna a choke collar, she is a 'tweener on the size. The small one is too small, the med is a bit too big. Is there something I can do to it so that it fits right? I thought of using some flexible wire to hold it to a certain size? I like how it looks on her rather than a flat collar. I want to also make it safe so that she cant catch it on something and pull it tight. But something that can be removed so that it can still be used as a training collar. Any suggestions? |
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03-07-2002, 12:29 PM
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| I would go for the larger size. I've read in different places that you should measure the dogs neck and then add 2-3 inches to that measurement. Of course, that depends on the breed of dog...if you've got a dog with a thinner head than a rottie you could get away with 1-2 inches over the dogs neck size. It's usually best to go larger...I take Ben with me and try on many different sizes... In the www.JBPet.com catalog, you can buy a 'toggle choke chain'. Instead of two ring, it has a toggle at one end so that you can put it on much like a regular collar instead of having to slip it over the dogs head. As for the possibility that it could catch on something..she should only be wearing it when you can supervise her, thereby avoiding it getting caught and pulling too tight for her... |
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03-07-2002, 12:29 PM
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| I am sure there are others that will disagree with me, but I would only use a choke for training sessions. Too risky, IMHO, to leave a choke on a dog full time, especially a young one. If you do decide to do this, please remember to remove it before leaving your dog alone. Maybe you could get a fitting and have the collar "latch". (Similar to jeweler's clasp, maybe?) Then purchase a separate choke for training. Just a thought. Lisa |
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03-07-2002, 12:55 PM
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| Thats what I was thinking, some kind of clasp or something that would keep it at the right size. when I pull it so that it is snug, there's about five inches of chain extra. If I leave it on her loose It rests just above her chest, and Im worried she might get a paw stuck under it or get it in her mouth. I like the chain better because the flat collar she has is making the fur on her neck look bad. Ring around the collar...er.. neck! So I thought that the chain collar might not make her fur stick up all over. OR are there any collar suggestions that dont cause the neck fur to get messed up? |
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03-07-2002, 01:06 PM
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 I hate that squirrel - makes such a mess!Most metal choke collars come in a range of sizes - 14-16", 16-18", 18-20" and so on...if you've got 5 inches, go to the next size down - you should have between 2-3 inches of extra... |
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03-07-2002, 03:04 PM
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| Collars Collars Collars! If you are having an issue with ring around the collar...there are two things that I would suggest. I dont like that worn off no hair around the collar or the bunched hair around the collar look. So, instead of using a flat collar I use a rolled leather collar. This works super nice. It leaves his hair nice and flat! A choke chain isn't going to do the trick either, unless you have gotten the fur saver choke chain. Instead of round close links, they are wide flat links. The toggle choke also works really really well. But I agree with Lisa Cass that choke collars should be worn only with supervision, as with any correction collar. Especially if you put her in a crate, take the collar off...there is too much of a risk of it getting caught. Hope that helps...just my 2 cents! Beth
__________________ Beth Lavender - The sassiest rescue pit bull puppy ^^Ollie^^ - My Sweet Am. Bull Dog/Pit Bull Mix waiting for me at the bridge ^^Elmo^^ - the rottweiler that stole my heart |
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03-07-2002, 05:13 PM
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| Luna has a round collar, also. Hers is made from climber's rope and I really don't notice a problem with her fur (she isn't a show dog, however). I only use a chain collar on walks, and would be really nervous about leaving it on her, other than when she's leashed and with me. There are as many opportunities for it getting caught on something as there are links in the chain, and you can probably quadruple that for a puppy ;) . Not worth the risk to me, irregardless of how good she may look in it. :) |
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03-07-2002, 05:43 PM
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03-07-2002, 08:05 PM
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| I dont leave it on her all the time. I take it off at night, or if we leave her home. Thats why I was looking for ideas on a clip or something to keep it from being able to tighten...... Its sitting on my comp desk right now :) I think a while back someone posted that nothing creates more turmoil on this board than the topics of feeding, and collars. I think they were probably right! |
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#12
03-07-2002, 09:24 PM
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| It must be put on properly myrottie, my dog only has a choke collar on when we're training or going out and either my husband or I are attached to it. If you have any time where she is unsupervised make sure it's not on. I don't know if you have a fenced in yard but if you do and she's out their to play or go potty she could get it caught on a bush or just about anything. Have another type of collar for those times you're not training. I agree you should have about 3 inches excess when you pull on the loop. Also make sure it's on correctly bc if it's not it won't snap and release properly, it will stick or pinch and choke  The purpose of the choke collar is when you give a correction you have a quick snap and release. Hope this helps. I forget, how old is your pup?Judy |
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03-07-2002, 09:47 PM
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| Well, I say that because a couple of years ago, someone in our training club lost a sweet pup because the pup wanted to lie next to the toilet and got the choke collar hung up on the pipe handle at the back and strangled to death. She was probably struggling, but not able to bark. We all know of dogs that got hooked on a fence whilst jumping around, but this was right in the house with the owner present. Training collars are for training. Please do use a flat buckle collar if you want one on for taking hold of around the house. It can still get hung up, but won't strangle the dog. Instructions on when to use a training collar (when training) is one of the first hand-outs we give students in our classes. This has nothing to do with preferred collars for corrections (I agree we are mostly opinionated on that), but to do with safety. |
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03-07-2002, 10:33 PM
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| Growing up our next door neighbor killed (he always said, "lost" but please, once is an accident. Twice is neglect.) two dogs by leaving choke chains on them. One hung itself, fell off of a staircase and caught the collar. The other just snagged the collar on something high while jumping up alittle, hung itself as well. PLEASE don't use a choke when you aren't there. We all know how Rotties get into trouble... |
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