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Post by leefizz on Dec 3, 2010 10:35:34 GMT
Hi everyone, we were out on our afternoon walk yesterday and Fizz ended up slipping her collar. This is about the 4th time this has happened. It happens when other dogs get too close (jumping up/yapping) but yesterday the other dog was aggressive. She slipped her collar and ran off towards the road. I was lucky at the last minute she turned around and ran back to me.
I was thinking a harness would be better, but have never used one before. To me they don't look too comfortable on a grey?
Does anyone use them please. Thank you.
Lee
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Post by patshep on Dec 3, 2010 16:32:21 GMT
That's everyone's nightmare!
Do you remember Cyril the dog I had stay with me while his owner was on holiday. He was a big dog and wore a harness.
When I took him out he was so easy to manage and even when I had Fizz in tow I had no problem.
I know some people are anti, but from my own experience I would be happy to give it a go.
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Post by leefizz on Dec 3, 2010 19:58:44 GMT
Ok I think I'll give it a go. When I saw her running towards that road yesterday it made me feel sick, so I'll have to try something. Just been looking on pets at home's website, there's a padded one on there so I'll try that. Thank you  |
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Post by angela on Dec 3, 2010 21:25:54 GMT
what type of collar are you using? Have you tried a martingale collar? They tighten up so it is not easy for the collar to slip over the dogs head.
The only problem with a harness is that you do not have any control over the head and neck area of the dog.
angela
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Post by leefizz on Dec 4, 2010 10:33:23 GMT
Hi, I did try a Martingale but didn't get on too well. Not sure if it was because I put it on incorrectly or because Fizz has a small neck. Apart from that I've always used the leather greyhound collars. Thank you
Lee
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Post by angela on Dec 4, 2010 11:06:14 GMT
when you fit a martingale (or any collar) you should just be able to get two fingers under the collar, if fitted correctly the martingale collar should close up when pulled on so is unlikely to slip over the dogs head. Because greyhounds head are approx the same size as their necks it make a classic type collar easy to come off.  As you can see from above photo of Ruby, if I pull on her lead the martingale collar will tighten up to prevent it slipping off her head Angela |
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Post by jodieandben on Dec 4, 2010 14:57:50 GMT
Hello, i had same problem with mungo he got off the lead and attaced a westie so from then on i used a martigale collar they are very easy and never had a problem after that, i wouldnt go for a harness if your dog pulls because you wont have as much controll with one, also we have just had to get a harness for our new dog Chris as he has spinel nerve damage, and your right they dont look very comfotable, he is not to keen but he will have to get used to it,
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Post by jodieandben on Dec 4, 2010 15:00:43 GMT
when you fit a martingale (or any collar) you should just be able to get two fingers under the collar, if fitted correctly the martingale collar should close up when pulled on so is unlikely to slip over the dogs head. Because greyhounds head are approx the same size as their necks it make a classic type collar easy to come off. As you can see from above photo of Ruby, if I pull on her lead the martingale collar will tighten up to prevent it slipping off her head Angela Thats a lovely collar where did you get that one from? i like the patern and colour |
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Post by leefizz on Dec 4, 2010 15:31:47 GMT
Hi Angela, I'll give a Martingale collar a try. I find them a bit tricky to use. but I'll just have to get the hang of it. Thank you.
Hi jodieandben, Fizz does pull on the lead, she tends to get overexcited. Sorry to hear about Chris, hope he's feeling better soon.
Lee
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Post by angela on Dec 4, 2010 17:00:38 GMT
when you fit a martingale (or any collar) you should just be able to get two fingers under the collar, if fitted correctly the martingale collar should close up when pulled on so is unlikely to slip over the dogs head. Because greyhounds head are approx the same size as their necks it make a classic type collar easy to come off. As you can see from above photo of Ruby, if I pull on her lead the martingale collar will tighten up to prevent it slipping off her head Angela Thats a lovely collar where did you get that one from? i like the patern and colour I make collars and leads etc, below is a link to my website www.greyhoundboutique.co.uk/Angela |
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Post by sueb on Dec 5, 2010 14:50:41 GMT
Hi Leefizz
Sorry Fizz slipped her collar, must have been very frightening for you (and her).
I don't have any personal experiences of harnesses, but I do remember Georges "Mum" saying they got one for him, as he was scared of traffic.
Maybe you could send her a pm about her experiences? ( she's known an suelovvinit on the forum)
Bren has an ornate matingale collar but I've only ever used it when we have gone to events, as when I tried it out, it didn't seem to pull up as quickly as I would have liked.
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