Will this collar keep a dog from reaching its eyes? My girl just had eye surgery today and we hate the plastic collar she was sent home with.
1386969
It will not! I got it for the same reason. I ended up getting one of the soft cone collars which worked great. I'd put this collar on my dog if I was supervising her because it is very comfortable and easier to maneuver around furniture.
1386970
I don't think so but it would depend on the size of the dog. The collar seems to work best for keeping the dog away from stitches on back legs and abdomens. I would be afraid a front paw could reach over the collar and scratch the eye. Sorry not to be able to offer encouragement because I know the big cones can be a misery for both dog and the caretaker.
1386971
I'll try it on my dog this evening and see. It worked really well to keep our dog away from her midsection and bum after surgery, but I can't recall if she could itch her face or not. Will get back to you this evening.
683796
It might, but I'd ask your vet first. There could be other issues going on. If it's behavioral rather than a medical problem, I think the collar is worth a try.
770763
I'm not sure what you mean, exactly, are you planning to run the line to keep her in your yard when you are not home? Some dogs learn that the collar is what makes the difference, others don't ever figure it out. Honestly having it both ways is complicated and not something I would recommend.
863186
It really depends on how sensitive you set it. It occasionally does warn her if she wines or whimpers but not always. I do notice that if it gets caught up with her chain collar, that does set it off. So if you have a metal collar for your dogs rags, watch for it.
770761
I have found that for my dog, a male boxer, taking the collar off at times only confuses him. I extended his free area by adding an extra spool of line. He has quite a large area now. I tried taking his collar off a couple of times, but trust me, he figured it out! I would rather be safe, than sorry. Hope this helps?
1560792
I would think it would work for most dogs. Just get the correct size. Remember nothing is perfect. If you have a smart dog he may figure out how to get it off but generally I found it a good alternative to the regular E-collar.
1419911
I did not like the plastic prong collar. I use the metal prong on my golden/chow mix (he has lot of hair but it does wear it away but does not cause sores). I also use the metal prong on my boxer/pit mix and it does not seem to bother her neck at all. Along with the metal prong I use a regular chock chain color. Hope this helps.
1300831
It should do. I used this collar for my 7 month Labraheeler when he found the regular plastic cone collar too uncomfortable. He accepted this collar much easier and did not try to reach his wound. He was certainly a much happier pup. Hope this helps.
1981025
No. Although I have kept mine on my dog when she was outside in light rain, I try not to. One of our first 2 collars was damaged by a fairly small amount of liquid. (The second one broke when I pulled on it, instead of her collar... oops!)
1419505
I've used this type of collar on dogs with shorter necks...think as long as you measure accurately and order the corresponding size, you will be okay - good luck to you and your poochie - this type of collar is the only one that works for active dogs (in our experience!).
2009847
This is not about this specific collar but you all should be aware that dogs can choke each other to death by grabbing onto another dogs collar. It is best to use the kind of collar that pulls apart if a lot of pressure is put on it when dogs are playing together. Usually the safety collars have a double hitch way to keep it from pulling apart while on a leash.
1762135
Only the human can prevent an attack. I'm an animal control officer and am an advocate for maintaining your dog as close to you as possible, no matter the size of the dog. I feel a regular collar and a 1 ft (12 inch) lead works good. My Lab slipped out of this gentle lead when a small dog scared him. I felt I secured it as much as possible but my dog is intelligent enough to know how he can get out of it. If you feel your dog had the same level of intelligence as this, I would not recommend the gentle lead for you.
782176
I am not selling this collar. I lost my dog Because of it. If you purchase one, PLEASE do not leave on dog after walking.
918878
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.
2023653
I have accidentally left it on the dog all day and it was OK but I wouldn't recommend it on a regular basis. Great collar though.
1211957
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
186842
I don't have a dog i got it for my cat but i believe As long as it stays on it will keep her from scratching her face. Good luck!