I've had issues with prong collars falling off my 75 lb. lab. Should I be worried with this brand?
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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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not really. should only be used with a leash. give and take gently. it should never be left on dog if your not walking him or doing some training. 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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I've found mine sturdy and well made. What do u mean "fall off"? You mean they slip off? Maybe you aren't fitting them snug enough? You may and can remove links from this collar to fit your dog more closely.
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I use the 825 collar on both my lab mixes. They are about 60 pounds now so not too big, and they fit fine on their necks. They LOVE when I reach for the collars! It means we are going for a GREAT walk/run/swim! Good luck with your purchase!
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I actually had to go get a prong collar...I needed to correct my dog and not choke her. This collar allowed my dog to pull, actually almost stand up on her hind legs while pulling against the leash...it would begin to choke her.
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Definitely!! I have replaced mine several times. I do have a few recommendations in doing so. I use an ice pick and heat it over an open flame (gas stove) and burn/melt the holes in the nylon collar for the prong to fit so the hole does not unravel. Then when replacing the prongs I put a little clear nail polish on the threaded side so it will hold tight. Next time you need to replace the collar you are able to loosen the prong using a pair of pliers, it's not a big deal at all. I have two golden retrievers and one is a chewer, he has chewed the collar off my other golden several times.
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Since your dog is so young, I would try a regular collar first. My dog was older and already a puller and the collar helped correct that problem.
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As long as you have the collar properly tightened there should be sufficient contact if the prongs. The collar does not need to be extremely tight. I leave the collar loose enough so it can still be spin around the neck by hand, and there is still good contact.
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They would work just fine for a dog 25lbs '& up these are the best training collars i've tried so far but I've had some trouble with them malfunctioning
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Hello,I have not had a problem with these collars, I have a 60# lab youngster that has not broken it. I have used these collars for 3 years an have not had any problems with them on any of our dogs. I would highly recommend them to you.
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Possibly. I think it's probably just because I have small dogs with small collars. They are beautifully made and if I ever have a larger dog again, I would not hesitate to purchase another of these tags.
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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).
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This is a problem I had to work out as well. I found that a couple things help keep the collar well-placed. First, if it is too tight the collar will slip to the side and get stuck there. If the collar is slightly loose, gravity will keep the device hanging low. In order to make sure the collar still stays in a position to feel the vibrations, I leave my dogs other (normal) collar on. I place the shock collar above their regular collar (close to the ears) so that it stays higher on the throat.It took some time to adjust the collar properly. I had to play around with how tight the collar was. Even a little change can make a big difference. This is a problem I had to work out as well. I found that a couple things help keep the collar well-placed. First, if it is too tight the collar will slip to the side and get stuck there. If the collar is slightly loose, gravity will keep the device hanging low. In order to make sure the collar still stays in a position to feel the vibrations, I leave my dogs other (normal) collar on. I place the shock collar above their regular collar (close to the ears) so that it stays higher on the throat.It took some time to adjust the collar properly. I had to play around with how tight... » Read More This is a problem I had to work out as well. I found that a couple things help keep the collar well-placed. First, if it is too tight the collar will slip to the side and get stuck there. If the collar is slightly loose, gravity will keep the device hanging low. In order to make sure the collar still stays in a position to feel the vibrations, I leave my dogs other (normal) collar on. I place the shock collar above their regular collar (close to the ears) so that it stays higher on the throat.It took some time to adjust the collar properly. I had to play around with how tight the collar was. Even a little change can make a big difference. « Show Less
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You will. Break your dog's neck if you use just the collar. A harness is the safe and recommended way to use this. Check with your vet or read the cautions.
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I have another system, but I do have a chubby lab. The holes were too wide for my shocker so I had to make a hole to have it fit properly. No big deal, the cap covers the hole. It is a very long collar and you can either cut it and seal the end with a flame so it doesn't unravel or leave it hanging.
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I asked my vet and she didn't have an answer so she called tech support for seresto. Apparently the collars come with a reflective tag that can come off and become a choking hazard. I hope this is true. I love to snuggle with my dog, but don't love fleas/ticks.
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I have not had an issue with that, and the dog we are using the DAP collar with has been wearing one for ten months now. I realize every dog is different, but I would definitely check your Vet.
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I have a 70 lb American Bulldog and the collar is a bit tight on him to the point that I don't like putting it on him. However I have put it on him before and he definatly responds to it. Also the collar I beleive/feel that the clip is cheaply made and I had it on my 40 lb black lab and it broke. I still need to get a different collar so I can continue to use it. Hope this helps.
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I have two 60-70lb dogs. I put tue collar on very tight. If it has bad contact with the skin it won't shock effectively. It only took one shock from the collar to scare them away from my sofa