Rolled, Nylon, 'choker' collars

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 08:19 AM

I am having such a tough time locating these collars!!! All the pet stores carry the belt type..you know, with out the ability to choke up....I am not trying to abuse Binx, BUT, we need something that gives us (read, me) a little more control on which way we go for walks.

Binx doesn't need (at least not yet) a pronged collar...but, I can't find the type of collar that is about 1/4-1/2 inch in diameter, has the metal cirlces at each end, and the collar tightens as the doggie walks further astray. Drs. Smith and Foster have several, but, not the collar I am searching for...ok, little picky, but, Binx and I need some ***style*** in our lives.

Anyone know where I can find these collars? And, hopefully, matching leads....

Thanks in advance!!!!

**anna_66** · 04-22-2003, 08:22 AM

Have you tried Super Pets? At our store they have slip collars available with matching leads in different colors. Also might want to try Petsmart, they seem to have a big selection.

How is the Binxy boy doing, and when are we going to see some new pics, I bet he's grown since we seen him last

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 08:43 AM

Hi Anna,
Thanks for the suggestions. I don't recognize the name of that store...and Petsmart AND complete Petmart seem to carry the same line of collars- the wrong ones!!!!

As to Binxy boy, yesterday was a wonderful eat day for him...probably just under 6 cups of food- pretty close to his needs. This am, wellllllll, we didn't finish half of the breakfast. So, we are going to feed several more times today to make up for it. Let's see what I can post that you haven't seen....

Binx relaxing in the chair while I mow the grass...what is wrong with this picture!!! I thought he was a member of the 'working class'....

**DoggiesAreTheBest** · 04-22-2003, 08:53 AM

Joahana, Binx is just precious!! More pictures, please, please, please!!!

Is this the type of collar you are looking for?

I found one pet supply site that carries them:
Arcata Pet.

Hope that helps!

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 09:13 AM

That is EGGxactly what I am looking for!!!AND, the color I want!!!!! Thanks, and away I go to look at them.

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 09:18 AM

souraya,
Those are perfect! And, very inexpensive...more than half the cost of DRs Smith and Foster.... what size does a forty five pound doggie need? As inexpensive as they are, I could just get a couple, but...hate to waste if I don't need it.

Anna, if you are reading this....Binx is bigger than Huney, but, smaller than Angus. Does that tell you what size I need?

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 09:44 AM

OK, I ordered 1-22 inch, and 1-24 inch, plus matching 4 foot lead. We will be stylin' soon!

**anna_66** · 04-22-2003, 09:46 AM

I love the pic!! He looks so "at home" in that chair! And don't worry, I'm sure even though he's working class, he won't give you much help in the yard, ours don't! But who knows, he may dig you a hole or two, mine are famous for that

I just love his tongue!!!

Yep, those are the same type of collars I thought you were talking about. Size wise, Angus has to have a 24" to go over his big ol' head, and Roxey & Huney wear a 16" or 18", I'm not sure which, don't know if that helped you at all. I think they say to measure around their neck and add a couple of inches. Is he going to grow real fast? You might want to get a couple different sizes if he will

**DoggiesAreTheBest** · 04-22-2003, 09:47 AM

That's great!

I was checking out their prices and noticed they were inexpensive too! I may have to bookmark the site.

**wolfsoul** · 04-22-2003, 10:57 AM

Leather has one of those collars!

It doesn't work on her though

We had a prong collar but it got to small, but we have to get another one...It might work on Binx though since he's a puppy

**wolf_Q** · 04-22-2003, 11:00 AM

I tried a collar like that...not quite the same, I think it was called a "mountain collar." I ony got it because it was on clearance for $1 heh.

It didn't phase Nebo in the slightest...he just choked himself.

I was tempted to try the prong collar but then most everyone on here made me feel guilty for even thinking about it.

So I tried the halti...it works great. He CAN'T pull at ALL with that. He hates it though.

And I hate all the looks I get when I use it on him.

**lovemyshiba** · 04-22-2003, 11:11 AM

I have never seen those collars--I would like to know how well it works. Abbey is our puller, but Riley will be getting big soon, and I would be interested in trying one out. I suppose for those prices, it wouldn't hurt just to order one or 2, and figure it out on my own

**Cataholic** · 04-22-2003, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by wolf_Q

I was tempted to try the prong collar but then most everyone on here made me feel guilty for even thinking about it.

You know, there isn't anything wrong with the pronged collar. It protects both the dog and walker from any ill fated moves into traffic, towards any moving person/animal, makes walks enjoyable and even possible, for some doggies. It is supposed to be a deterrent. It does not puncture the skin (or it shouldn't!), and is much better than a dislocated shoulder, or a pup that gets hit by a car. It can also be utilized in training the pup to behave.

I don't intend to use one on Binx because he isn't a huge puller, yet. BUT, if I find I cannot walk him with safety for me, him,and the general public, I will go to a prong collar.

My sister resisted the prong for sometime. She now walks, with confidence, at the same time, her rottie and GSD.

**clara4457** · 04-22-2003, 12:35 PM

So I tried the halti...it works great. He CAN'T pull at ALL with that. He hates it though. And I hate all the looks I get when I use it on him.

I am 100% in favor of the halti or gentle leader collars. I think they are a must for any dog that has the tendency to pull. I also feel better knowing that a gentle tug is all I need to get my dog totally focused on me. Leo also didn't like it at first, but he got used to it pretty quickly and when we used it in training sessions - his learning curve seemed to go way up.

You're right though - people look at you kind of funny like "why is your dog muzzled???"