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: Martingale Collar Question
: EllieAndBlu March 17, 2006, 08:57:54 AM

Greetings Y'all!

I just tested out a martingale/chain training collar on my two STRONG walkers who both did pretty well, esp. my boy Blu .... after a few minutes of walking, he trotted happily at my side... I was soooo proud of him, I told him so for the ENTIRE walk... lol

My question is...

I am not sure how the collar is suppose to fit. Loose? snug?

Does anyone have experience with these?

Thanks,
Rachel

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: Kiahpyr March 17, 2006, 09:20:13 AM

I need to get me 2 of those. I hate using the choker on Kiah. It alwasys gets tangled in her fur. Where did you get it?

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: EllieAndBlu March 17, 2006, 09:27:46 AM

I bought it at a store in Buffalo, NY - when I was home for Christmas.... but am just now getting around to using it (bad mommy)... lol

The collar is made by ruffwear. You can order it online at
www.ruffwear.c om

It is called the "Chain Reaction Collar."

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: EllieAndBlu March 17, 2006, 10:03:14 AM

Thanks for your input... I hadn't realized there were so many types of collars.

I truly learn something every day on BPO!  :)

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: cricket36580 March 17, 2006, 11:14:44 AM

I made my 3 martingales and the collar part "fits" when the choker is pulled and it's fairly loose if they are relaxed.  I don't like walking mine on a regular choker cause they pull too much at the beginning of the walk and then choke themselves.  Oh, and my collar parts are 2" wide with a 1" choker part so if and when they pull they don't hurt themselves.

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: EllieAndBlu March 17, 2006, 11:28:38 AM

thanks for the info... It really helps! And it confirms that Blu's collar was too loose!

Did you say that you MADE the collars for your pups? I am impressed!

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: cricket36580 March 17, 2006, 08:27:14 PM

Yeah, I make them and sell them.  I'd take pics of mine and post but they're filthy and I'd rather you saw a nice one.  Dixie is supposed to take a pic of hers to share.  Keep in mind when you see it that the ones for sale are adjustable.  Hers and mine aren't since I had a brain fart and forgot to order slides.  I haven't been able to order any hardware so I haven't had any for sale lately...  :-[  I will soon though...And they can be with or without leashes attached... With is $15 and w/out is $13.  Depends on how you like your's done.

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: DixieSugarBear March 18, 2006, 07:03:03 AM

Photos will be posted today ;D

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: DixieSugarBear March 18, 2006, 09:07:08 AM

Cricket's Martingale Collar & Lead. This one fits both Sugar Bear and Dixie great.

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: DixieSugarBear March 18, 2006, 09:07:46 AM

Cricket's 36" x 54" bed covers.   ;D  This one looks so nice it is just the "company bed", it is the only one not covered in dirt ;).

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: cricket36580 March 18, 2006, 01:14:11 PM

Cool pics!  I'm having you take all of the purse ones too!  I'm doing ebay tomorrow...wha t time should I expect you?

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: EllieAndBlu March 20, 2006, 04:56:38 AM

: DixieSugarBear  March 18, 2006, 09:07:08 AM

Cricket's Martingale Collar & Lead. This one fits both Sugar Bear and Dixie great.

The collars look great! I really like the wider bands!!!