How do you attach the leash or do you just use a regular dog collar? I like to keep my excitable dog under control. Suggestions?
34516
The leash does not attach to the vest. Use the collar you normally use. If you use a harness, the harness would be worn under the vest. You can attach the leash to the harness through a zippered opening at the top of the vest.
34517
Use a regular collar. I even use an Easy Walk Harness with mine (underneath the vest)! LOVE this vest and so does Kody. I sewed my Service Dog patches to it as well. It is very visible and wonderful for this purpose.
34518
There will be enough room for you to have a standard collar around the neck, If you have a harness, there is a slit in the top of the vest where you can connect the leash. Hope this helps :)
34519
There is a zipper between the shoulder blade area that can be opened for a leash to connect to a harness, if that is what you are using. I don't use it, since I get better control with a neck collar up high behind the ears.
205925
The ThunderLeash hooks to the regular collar. If the dog does somehow manage to pull out of the midsection it remains hooked to the main collar. You can then retrieve the leash and reattach it around the chest area. Our dog is 50 lbs. and is a very strong pit-terrier mix. It has only happened twice while he was getting used to it.
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There isn't a hook or ring to attach a leash. My dog wears an EZ Walk harness under the pack b/c I prefer the hook in the front and he can easily slip his collar. With the leash attached to his harness underneath, it's also easy to pop off the removable pouches - they don't get tangled in a leash.
667028
Easy walk harness? Great for dogs that pull when you walk.. Not designed to train loose leash walking or heeling... I think it is a bit restrictive and I would not want my dog running with it. It really is just best for helping people control dogs that pull too hard on walks and don't have time or ability to train loose leash or heeling behaviors.
1115703
I haven't had any problems with attaching a leash. The front doesn't come up so high that the collar is covered so leash goes on as usual. There is an opening if you are using a harness. The Thundershirt really makes a difference with our little dog during storms, I would recommend it for sure!
539483
I have a similar problem with my jealous Australian Shephard. I have considered using the collar BUT, it would mean watching the dog all day until he began acting up. Are you willing to spend all your free time watching him? I'm trying to come up with a better idea.
1653469
while you are at it, buy a harness for your dog. smart people realize that the neck (collar) is not the best place to restrain your dog.
1392731
No u need to put harness on dog . I got one for about $8. At Petco. There is a straps few inches long in upper center of seat designed to quickly & easily hook onto the harness. I leave the leash hooked on too, so when taking her out of seat I have good control.
965586
No, it is designed to be worn as a second collar, close to the skin (snug) as it is activated by friction with the skin-Our dogs wear their regular collars with tags as well. I believe it is designed as a breakaway, so don't attach a leash, etc.
1629333
It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
824010
Just use a piece of thread. Run it through the hole and then use it to pull the leash.
512310
The collar thread through two brackets at the sides and around the front to stabilize it, you have two size of electrodes depending on the fur of your dog, short fur you use the smaller ones, long or thick the other. Hope this helps.
1070752
I worry about ALL prong collars falling off, they tend to twist and release themselves. I put a short rope connecting the round ring on the prong collar to another collar (flat buckle or nylon choke) this way If the prong comes loose, the dog will still be connected to the leash. Photo is on the Amazon site for Herm Springer prong collar. Best of luck with your lab! :)
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I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a... » Read More I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. « Show Less
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The Thunder leash attaches to your dog's regular collar. It then goes around their middle which starts at a bracket that is attached to the clasp. There are slides that are positioned 2 in. before and after where the leash is joined around their middle. My basset usually backs up when he feels threatened (something that happens often) and he has never slipped out of his harness like traditional ones. Worse case scenario, he'll get out of the the belly part but will still be connected at the collar!
475226
Please DON'T attach to a collar. Attaching to a collar is truly dangerous. Even if you don't stop suddenly, if your dog slips even half way off the seat he or she could easily strangle or break his or her neck. Yes a halter costs extra but it's your dog's life we are talking about here.
1312958
Buy a stainless tag and secure it on a collar that doesn't hang loosely on the dog's neck. It sounds like the collar you're using is too loose