the prong collar I have discolors my golden retrievers neck. I'm looking for a prong collar that doesn't do that. does this collar do that?
256230
I haven't had mine very long but have not noticed it discoloring my dogs' necks. They have mostly black but are white on the underside of their neck and have not seen any sign of discoloring.
256231
No I have never had that problem, and I don't think the stainless steel could do that. Of course I have a back & tan Doberman, so a discoloration would probably not be noticeable.
256232
It is stainless steel. I have not seen a problem. Keep in mind that the collar is only used while training and under supervision, not for long periods of time.
256233
I don't think it will discolor his/her neck if you only use it for the walk and then remove it. It is more like the fur wearing away or breaking off; this collar is not meant to be worn all the time.
256234
Yes it does! And I've got two white Samoyeds that prove it. Unfortunately I bought this "chrome plated" prong collar for my two Samoyeds. Within a short while the plating wore off, exposing the bare metal and it discolored their hair very quickly. It's especially bad when it's raining outside, my dogs necks turn a dark gray/black very quickly. If you have a dog that doesn't have dark fur, you'd be be better off in ordering the stainless version that doesn't have any plating.
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jenny,yes re- synchronize and re-read the instructions but also call petsafe they will walk you through it too and they are very helpful too! hope that helps! we still love our collar and eil is still a yard stayer!
2051958
So far (I've used it some months now), it has never detached like my other prong collar. Since I've lost tactile strength somewhat in my fingers, it has been great to have a prong collar that I can put on like a regular collar.
2112719
My dog is chiahuah/rat terrier mix with a bald neck. He weighs 5-6 lbs. he does great with this collar. My husband sawed off the tips of the prongs because w/his bald neck my dog doesnt need anything poking through his fur. However if you have a poneranian you may want to keep the prons as they are. My husband and I both put the collar on ourselves as well just to see what we were exposing our pets to. If we won't do it to ourseves why would we do it to our "babies".
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Every dog is different I am sure. All I can say is that my dogs knows when I put the collar on that they will be corrected for barking, so they do not do it. I do not leave the collar on them because there are two large protruding nodules inside the collar. They also know that when the collar is not on and they will bark. Perfect scenario would be a collar you could always have on... I have yet to see one without protruding parts though as that is how the collar works. It sure beats not having a corrective collar though. Good Luck!
997630
Measure his neck. Be aware that you will need to cut the fur below the chin on his neck for the prongs to make contact with the skin. It won't work otherwise. It certainly stopped the barking of my pomerian-terrior mix. With the on-off switch, he is now wearing the collar without it being activated and no barking occurs.
264109
We put the prongs on the throat but as the dog moves around & scratches the prongs move. It doesn't matter where they are bcuz it still works very well
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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
1440546
I've got a blond lab and haven't noticed the collar causing any discoloration.
1997344
A prong collar has metal prongs that dig into the neck that can, when pulled against cause the animal to throw a clot. Causing it to have a stroke. This collar has dull wedges, so to speak that will cause discomfort but not intense pain or physial harm. I actually put it on my own neck before I put it on my service dog & it was unpleasant the more I pulled but not hurtfull. I am going to buy my 3rd one as the cord conecting it to the leash wears quicker than I'd like. Hope this helped.
924995
From what I read most are chrome plated. I think they make some larger sizes in stainless but I'm not sure. I bought a 3.0mm, 16" collar for my 72 lb golden retriever. I had to remove several links to get it to fit snug and high on his neck, but he is a very thin golden. I could have gone with a small mm and I'm sure it would have worked well. There is an excellent video on YouTube about prong collars, how to fit, size etc. from a trainer that I have learned a great deal from. The video is "Solid K9 Training How to Prong Collar". He has other videos on how to start training with a prong collar etc. Good luck! From what I read most are chrome plated. I think they make some larger sizes in stainless but I'm not sure. I bought a 3.0mm, 16" collar for my 72 lb golden retriever. I had to remove several links to get it to fit snug and high on his neck, but he is a very thin golden. I could have gone with a small mm and I'm sure it would have worked well. There is an excellent video on YouTube about prong collars, how to fit, size etc. from a trainer that I have learned a great deal from. The video is "Solid K9 Training How to Prong Collar". He has other videos on how to start training... » Read More From what I read most are chrome plated. I think they make some larger sizes in stainless but I'm not sure. I bought a 3.0mm, 16" collar for my 72 lb golden retriever. I had to remove several links to get it to fit snug and high on his neck, but he is a very thin golden. I could have gone with a small mm and I'm sure it would have worked well. There is an excellent video on YouTube about prong collars, how to fit, size etc. from a trainer that I have learned a great deal from. The video is "Solid K9 Training How to Prong Collar". He has other videos on how to start training with a prong collar etc. Good luck! « Show Less
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I haven't had any issues at all with the collar while my dog was swimming. I took him duck hunting all season last year with no issues. Love this collar
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I think the main difference is the quality of manufacturing. The prongs are all rounded and smooth so they won't cut or scrape your dog's skin. The collar is all stainless steel, so it won't rust and the finish won't chip off, unlike if it was chromed
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Julie, we found the same thing with our collars. Didn't take us long to learn that you have to sync the collars every time they are charged. Not sure why they are designed that way but it wasn't a real big deal to us.
501578
As I understand, pinch collars are analogous to choke chains for a pulling deterrent. The prong collars are limited to elicit discomfort but do not choke at all.. I alternate between the prong collar and a standard collar depending upon my Staffordshire Bull Terrier's pulling behavior. She sometimes needs a reminder. Hope this helps.
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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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The collar comes with two different prong sizes. I use the shorter ones on my beagle mix, but his fur isn't very thick. They're about 1/2in long. I feel like the longer prongs might work for you, but it depends on how thick your dog's fur is.