What length contacts that with the collars? I have 2 mini Aussies (with long fur around the neck). Wondering if I'll need longer contact points.
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I have standard Poodles and we had Wirehaired Pointers before these guys. The normal points should be enuf. Get the collars snug and give them a wiggle to seat them on the dogs. Usually all you need is the vibrator and that works regardless. I would start with what Dogtra sends. Great collars BTW. Steve
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The contact points are 5/8". My husky has pretty think fur around her neck as well and contacts work just fine. When fitting the collar the first few times, I would recommend periodically checking to make sure the contact points are making contact with the skin and adjust accordingly. The great thing is that there are many fitting holes on the collar, which allows you to make very incremental changes to get the best fit (not like adjusting a belt in 1 inch increments). I hope this helps and best of luck to you and you pups!
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The contacts are about 1/2 inch. I have a golden and collie mix so they are fuzzy too--the collars need to be on tightly to work well but the contacts seem to be plenty long.
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The collars are pretty long. They are plastic/rubber. You just cut to fit with scirrors. It has holes from beginning to end to fit. I have belgian sheepdogs. My female is 46lbs and my male 60lbs. Hope that helps. I have tried two other brands of ecollars these are the best. I like the vibrate option on the control
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That shouldn't be a problem. The contacts are long and will transmit across the fur. The greatest challenge for the two-dog collars are that they are much harder to turn on/off than the previous design for the single-dog collar.
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The instructions suggest trimming, not shaving, the area where the contacts touch the neck. If your dog has a long, thick coat, you may want to trim that area. I have a Morkie and he has a long, thin textured coat. I do not trim that area. I just make sure that the collar fits correctly. You will not be disappointed! I highly recommend this bark collar.
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Way to big for your dogs. You will need the lightest smallest link they make. Also I recommend a trainer to show you how to apply and use the collar properly. If in the wrong hands it can cause harm and not work. Being trainer I can say that it is a wonderful tool if used correctly.
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The collars might be kind of large for a 20 to 30 pound dog. My two dogs are 54 to 58 pounds, and the collars are the right size for them. I have also seen 30 to 40 pound dogs in these collars and that seems OK. You can cut the collar part to any length, so that's not the issue. The issue is the shocker part is about 2.5 inches long by 1.5 inches wide by 1 inch deep. That part might be too big and heavy for a smaller dog. On the other hand, these collars are great!
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The dog I purchased this collar for is a Jack Russel, a "mid-sized" dog. For a "SMALL" dog, I believe "I" would look at different models and try to find the one with the smallest "device" box. The box on this model, would probably be a bit too cumbersome for a very small dog. You might want to check with local dealers, such as pet stores and Farm Equipment store to find the smallest (yet effective) model, that you can. Then, see if you can find it for a less expensive price, online. In the -online- ads, under "Specifications", you should find the "size" of the box that holds the electronics. You must also consider the length and thickness of you dogs coat, to see if the electrodes will touch the skin, through the coat. Many models come with two different size/shape electrodes to suit your needs. My Jack, has a short, but very thick coat. So, a short, blunt ended electrode works for him.
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I agree with Cindy about the proper fit as our dog definitely responds. You do have to be sure the collar is making the proper contact with the dog's neck. Good luck
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I really don't know as this has not been a problem with our two dogs. I would think that if the dog doesn't chew on the collar it wouldn't be a problem, but then I can't say for sure. Your best bet would be to contact the company and ask them this question. We keep the collars pretty snug on our dogs too.
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My dog isn't long haired, but she is shaggy. The collar comes with 2 sized prongs, I use the short ones, but I think if you separated the hair when placing it on the pup and used the long prongs, it would probably work.
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Long coat does seem to matter. I just trim the coat where the prongs of the bark collar go. That works for my dog.
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You need to measure your dog's neck & check the CM website for the suitable size collar. I use the "small" on a 40lb staffy, but it's too small for the yellow lab that I walk.
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I use these collars for my 11lb and 15lb dogs. I have rubber tips on the metal 'prongs' because they are a little too harsh for smaller dogs. I use the vibrate mode mostly, very seldom use the shock. These have been good collars except for the fact that sometimes they don't go off when you push the button. It's a bit difficult to train when your training device doesn't work EVERY time you need it too. But, since I know that this is the case I just check the vibrate right before I put them on them (before I let them out into the yard) and if it doesn't go off when I push the button I just turn off the remote and turn it back on,, this usually works. One thing I will say is they hold a charge for a LONG time! This is a definite positive because I've used a few different types of collars,, i.e. battery, rechargeable etc. and these have been the best at longevity. Hope this helps
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I have an eighty pound German shorthair. The collar is very large I had to cut quite a bit off. There will be plenty of collar for your dog.
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Start with the 1/2 inch collar for smaller dogs. The large 1" is for Dobies, pit bulls, boxers, etc. All my dogs are short hair so I really don't know about the matting issue.
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It's fine for my eleven pound dachshund but I'm having trouble getting it to work on my eight pound Pom. I have a collar that I've put on a collar that is smaller than it one it came on and I'm trying to get the connectors to work right. The collar that comes with it is way too big. So...I haven't figured out the right combination yet to see if I can get it to work. If I do, I'll post it to this same inquiry.
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I'd go with medium then. I just got medium because I have a little 14 point dog (shitzu Maltese mix) and I get her a 14 to 16 inch length collar. So when I emailed them saying that, they said to go with the medium.
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Both of my dogs are short hair dachshunds, but I know they mention in the brochure that you may have to trim the fur on thick or long hair so that the sensor on the throat makes contact. I can attest to the importance of the sensor making contact sufficiently, otherwise the collar won't work properly. Hope that helps...good luck.
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The collar will work on any breed. The key is to make sure to slide it back and forth a bit to make correct skin contact. If needed, you can purchase longer contacts.