Wondering what the protocol for wearing the collar is - alternatives to 'just put it on. Issues are only anxious in crate & along?
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Yes. Whenever I put the hounds in a stressful situation. Travel or change of routines. I place on the collar and spray their bed in crate. I think it helps
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
1124002
Yes. For two weeks, I used the collar with the spray. I found the collar was not very effective when used alone so I took it off my dog. Now when I need to calm him, I spray his bedding, thundershirt and the car. I wait 40 minutes before he lays on this bedding or goes in the car. For me, the spray is perfect. P.S. My dog is not aggressive towards dogs or people.
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I have never used the collar. I have only ever used the diffuser and the spray. My dogs are generally not anxious about going places and such; it is more separation anxiety. I chose the diffuser for that convenience. I think the collar may offer more flexibility such as if your dog is scared of car rides or going outside, because he is constantly surrounded by the dog appeasing pheromone. My dogs really only need it in area of bedding for when I leave for work. Hope this helps.
2144853
It depends on the dog. I have two vizslas. One still needs the collar periodically, while the other rarely needs it. The one that needs the collar won't engage in the behavior at all with the collar on, but will on occasion if I take it off.
1392732
My dog has a collar on all the time. I just put him in the seat and hook the strap on the seat to his collar. He's little so it works just fine, he loves his seat.
1236999
a pinch collar PROPERLY FITTED and PLACED is a great asset to controlling a dog. For the novice though, unless you seek professional help in person from a certified or well recommended trainer, I would rather see in a gentle leader/halter style collar. And it will eliminate barking and lunging with little outright correction for the handler. JMHO.
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If having to choose one over the other, I would think the collar's good, since its closer to their face, but didnt hurt to do both, in our case, as we had 2 dogs, and diffusing into the room, made sense for me to do.
665121
It is not a collar. It is only the tag to velcro around the collar. That stays on the collar though, pretty well. But, I got the small one and my dog is 14 lbs, but I should have probably got the med. it would have fit better. Measure the collar your going to put it on first. Hope that helps.
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Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of training and dog articles too.. Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of... » Read More Do you have the quick release? I have heard the quick release collar has that problem. The other issue would be the collar is not fit to the dog. They are supposed tobe snug at the upper part of the neck behind the ears a bit). I have the regular (not quick release) and it is a pain sometimes to put on and off as the prongs are hard to squeeze but have not had a problem with it unhooking or falling off. Actually unless it is way too loose, I'd think it impossible to fall off. If you go to http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm - they talk about how to fit the collar. Actually they have a lot of training and dog articles too.. « Show Less
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A dvd did not come with my collar. My dog has a high tolerance to pain so when I use it I have it turned up. She also has an underground fence which she does respect. I found out that once they learn the different collars and respect them once they understand. She is an Australian Shepard and is very active so we need to have control! Good Luck!
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Keeping it doesn't bother the dog, and it's a neat little collar so it's not a necessity to take it off, but if you want to give him another collar, for appearances later on after he obeys all commands without correction then you could do that too
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I use a harness for my dog ,better if you stop real quick ,will not hurt dog much safer than a collar
1896955
It is more of a bark control, I would look at the Pet Corrector for both or forwalking a Halti Head collar.
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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!
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I first put the collar on with room around his neck, next thing I knew he was trapped with it in his mouth. My husband grabbed him and I struggled to get it off him using the buckle, I then made it tighter. This collar is NOT a breakaway as they claim, so be very careful.
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I just put it on him when I leave the house...he's reasonably calm otherwise. He has a little separation anxiety and I think it helps with this a bit.