Will this collar prevent my german shepard from being able to chew on her back foot?
353685
It might work. I would get a soft cone just in case she figures out to reach her foot forward. DO NOT get the Kong brand. Very flimsy outer cover. Did not hold up at all. I recently got the ProCollar inflatable collar and it is much sturdier fabric and has been on my dog for a week with no problems. The Kong lasted 36 hours.
353686
Honestly, probably not. I bought this for my Siberian Husky when we had her spayed and she couldn't reach the stitches on her stomach but she could still reach sections of her back legs/feet. It could hinder the dog a bit from getting to their foot, but if they are really determined, I don't think this collar would stop your dog from reaching their foot.
353687
Probably. It sort of depends on the size of the dog and what the diameter of the collar is. They usually can't bend their heads enough to reach. They are generally, inn my opinion, so much better that the E-collar because the dogs can eat and drink without having to remove the collar. I have 4 boxers that weigh from 75-85 lbs. it would work on them
353688
What will work for you is a comfy cone. Many sizes for those long reach dogs.
353689
I got mine for my collie who chews her front and back feet. This did not help. She was able to reach back with this on. The collar the vets have you buy for the dogs after surgery is the one that works but I have trouble seeing her in that as it really restricts her movements. I now use baby booties when she is in the house and at night.
353690
Nope! I have all German Shepherd mixes and no matter the size, this does *nothing* to prevent them from reaching their hind quarters or paws. :(
353691
I think so. I have 4 Boxers and they all have had to use this. Unless he or she is an acrobat. It would be extremely difficult for them to do and usually dogs give up after a minuet or two. The best part of it for us was it keeps them from bumping into everything, and they can eat and drink without having to remove it. I'm not sure which brand would be best. Our first one was the best, but it was a gift. When it finally gave out I had a couple of others, not as good. Open it and look at the fabric and baffle to see if they look good. One time the seams of the fabric broke when the vet was applying it. I had to make an emergency trip to the pet store. Good luck I think so. I have 4 Boxers and they all have had to use this. Unless he or she is an acrobat. It would be extremely difficult for them to do and usually dogs give up after a minuet or two. The best part of it for us was it keeps them from bumping into everything, and they can eat and drink without having to remove it. I'm not sure which brand would be best. Our first one was the best, but it was a gift. When it finally gave out I had a couple of others, not as good. Open it and look at the fabric and baffle to see if they look good. One time the seams of the fabric broke when the vet was... » Read More I think so. I have 4 Boxers and they all have had to use this. Unless he or she is an acrobat. It would be extremely difficult for them to do and usually dogs give up after a minuet or two. The best part of it for us was it keeps them from bumping into everything, and they can eat and drink without having to remove it. I'm not sure which brand would be best. Our first one was the best, but it was a gift. When it finally gave out I had a couple of others, not as good. Open it and look at the fabric and baffle to see if they look good. One time the seams of the fabric broke when the vet was applying it. I had to make an emergency trip to the pet store. Good luck « Show Less
1681314
Yes, this will help to correct your dog. When he/she does not listen to your "come" command you give them a little stimulation. This collar is working great for my Pointer.
752016
Absolutely. I have a weimaranier who weighs about 80 pounds and the collar was more then big enough for her.
496767
Make sure that when you measure, it is from the back of the neck. When a dog is trying to get at it's paws, they can easily push the collar to the back of the neck allowing the snout to reach past the end of the cone. It shouldn't be measured 'where the collar fits comfortably' as the comfy cone site stated.
2180644
My dog had a torn ACL with metal plates put in her knees. The collar did stop her from getting to them. Hope this helps.
1894442
Yes. The collar will shock or vibrate with whining. Our dog whimpers as well as barks and on the 3 or 4 setting everything gets him. He is a 30 lb corgi husky mix.
890180
I feel that it will keep her from backing out. the harness is like a t shape...it goes over head up under each from leg and snaps at shoulders...that's why I got the harness for my 100 lb lab..mainly got it for her because its a snug comfortable fit and doesn't pose the risk of hurting her neck..
683796
It might, but I'd ask your vet first. There could be other issues going on. If it's behavioral rather than a medical problem, I think the collar is worth a try.
1925042
I do not know. That was not an issue I have had to use it for. I have used it to stop digging and it has helped with that. The thing with this collar is you need to catch the dog in the act or it is not effective.
569999
I put the collar on my cairn terrier snugly. It works well. You may have to trim some hair from a dog with longer hair, but it is well worth the peace and quiet!
332614
It will reduce the ability for any animal to cause injury. Because it is a thick fabric material a dogs claw may be able to "Rub" through the fabric is scratching hard enough, where as plastic collars will be more resistant to that. for Hind leg scratching to the face I would not recommended for front paws Yes I would...Good luck
1419506
You choose the collar based off the length of the neck. My dog can still get to the base of her tail but only with her tongue. If the dog is desperate enough to get to it it'll endure the choking and pain of contorting their body to get to it but they won't be able to chew on it unless you put it on loosely.You have to stick it on very tightly, as in barely be able to slide 2 fingers in the neck part. It won't choke them or cut their air off by doing this either.
1894441
I wasn't able to use collar -- my dog didn't weigh enough. I would call the Dogtra people and see what they say. Good luck!
1372291
I just measured my xxl and it is 14 3/4 inches, edge to edge. It does keep my Newfoundland from licking front and back paws. I've been very pleased with the comfy cone, but wonder if the xxl might be too bulky for a lab. Since another responder said she uses it on a weimaraner, I think it would be worth it for you to give it a try.
126489
No, if you size the collar correctly, they do NOT hurt the animal. The animal will only feel the discomfort from the nubs when you are making a correction which is what it is designed to do. Now, the harder the correction, the more the animal will feel it and could yelp if you pull to much, to quick (hard).
945643
Unless your dog gains or looses weight, no. This collar is difficult to adjust because it's a slip/choke collar design. It's designed for dogs with larger a head than their neck so it's going to be loose. It needs to fit over the dogs head. this collar is hopefully only meant for a walking collar. I would not put this on my furbaby unattended.
1037377
My dog is a German shephard and the collar did not work. I'm assuming it is because I read another review that said the collar needs to have close skin contact and I won't shave my dogs neck. I would try another collar if I were you