Will this work with long necked dogs, specifically a Greyhound? I need to keep him from licking the underside of his tail?
1419502
They make then in different widths. The bite not website has a good tutorial on how to measure the dog to get the best size.
1419503
You choose the collar based off the length of the neck. My dog can still get to the base of her tail but only with her tongue. If the dog is desperate enough to get to it it'll endure the choking and pain of contorting their body to get to it but they won't be able to chew on it unless you put it on loosely. You have to stick it on very tightly, as in barely be able to slide 2 fingers in the neck part. It won't choke them or cut their air off by doing this either.
1419504
The last time I visited the company site this link: http://www.bitenot.com/ForDogs.htm and it shows a real good picture on how to measure for your dog. If the address does not work just go to the bitenot.com home page and click the link for "Dogs" and the same page will come up. After looking at the picture and various collar sizes, and still have questions, go the "contact" link at the bottom of the page. Call the toll free number and talk to them...they were always more than willing to help and talk until all your questions are answered.
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!).
1419506
You choose the collar based off the length of the neck. My dog can still get to the base of her tail but only with her tongue. If the dog is desperate enough to get to it it'll endure the choking and pain of contorting their body to get to it but they won't be able to chew on it unless you put it on loosely.You have to stick it on very tightly, as in barely be able to slide 2 fingers in the neck part. It won't choke them or cut their air off by doing this either.
1419507
Hello, this is designed to help prevent the dog from fully bending to reach their backend. Unfortunately, we can not guarantee that this will fully prevent your dog from reaching around.
1419508
It might, but honestly, I not sure. The problem I had with the collar was that my lab's neck wasn't quite long enough, and the pressure from the collar irritated his ears and he developed ear infections in both ears.he was miserable. In retrospect, I think dogs are more comfortable in an Elizabethan collar. Most recently one of my dogs wore an E collar that was clear and more tolerable since he had better visibility.
2280197
I think this collar works better to discourage the dog from turning his head to lick the back areas. They can lay down and eat with it on, so he may be able to lick his front paws.
1637872
I know this is an old question but I thought I'd answer for others. It does work for thick coated dogs. I have a double coated long hair border collie/malamute mix. He doesn't feel it right away, it just shocked him for the first time today :(It took 4 or 5 barks, but he got a very confused look on his face and jumped. So it will work, it just takes a few more barks for them to feel it
1991524
My part sheltie rescue is now on his 3rd collar since May. I don't think he got hung and activated the breakaway feature. He has never slipped his standard collar.He is very active and outside a lot. It works well no fleas no attached ticks while wearing it. That's why I've replaced it 2 more times than I wanted to. If I replace it again I'm thinking about attaching it to the inside of his standard collar
2280193
I think it would make it more difficult, but I also think he/she might still be able to lick the front paw area. You would probably be better off with an Elizabethan collar which extends out below the chin.
341778
I think it would work fine. We have a 90lb Bull Mastiff/Rhodesian Ridgeback mix and it works great for him. He doesn't have the thick hair, but is a large dog and reacts to the collar. We actually only use the vibrate function, since that gets his attention and has been an excellent training tool.
1783128
I have a chocolate lab that is pretty short and stocky...weighting about 90lbs...so the pad in the front helps disribute the weight....so it should work. Hope that was helpful
1586537
Yes, I have an English Bulldog with a very thick, wrinkly neck and he responds to this just fine. You may need to try out different number settings to see which is better for your pooch, but it does work on my bulldog. I would recommend.
367482
If they pull constantly it won't fall off. If they stop and sniff constantly, their legs might slip out. You can adjust it tightly though. I think it might not work on very small dogs. I got a medium for my beagle mix with shorter legs and it works great because she is always in front of me. I just make it really tight and it doesn't fall off when she stops to sniff
2111941
I have an 85# golden retriever 'pup' 8 months old, and the collar slowed him down the first few times, but his coat is so thick, he doesn't care about the points on the collar. I am considering a shock collar instead to try to get some control-I have had several large dogs before and not had a problem being the leader- each dog is different I guess. I also am hoping when he is neutered it will help too. You may need something more powerful to master your dog before he gets any bigger-at 13 weeks he should not be aggressive-your best answers may be in talking to your vet for recommendations in training. The DVD's with this system (I have found) are unrealistic in the results you can get from this collar.
1352005
This device does not cover or control the mouth of the dog, so I don't think it would prevent nipping. Instead it discourages the dog from pulling ahead on the leash.
1060743
Your dog has a short muzzle so it will extend long enough so he can't lick. It is adjustable in width as it has Velcro tabs for the neck. My dog-a westie is 20 pounds and it's perfect I love it I see it comes in black now I have tan.
112827
I put mine on a german shepard,it really worked good,it worked to good,it zapped my dog so much she only wore it for 5 minutes.if it doesnt do what you want,when your wonderful dog barks grab him by the scurff of the neck until its almost off its feet and say no,it hurt me to do this but her parents use that method in the wild.it really works. merry christmas.
1201886
the xsmall will but personally i wouldn't use it for that. i would work on stopping him from doing it a different way. do you provide him with good dogs chews. .the dental ones are good. and the greenies are good.. have you tried those .. anything that distracks him will work over time..
399182
Our dog has a white muzzle and brown nose; her nose and the area around it burns and blisters if she's out in the sun even a short time. Unfortunately she always licks it off (she has a very long tongue) but it doesn't appear to be irritating. We still use it but not sure it's really helping; we just walk her either early in the morning or later in the pm.
1037377
My dog is a German shephard and the collar did not work. I'm assuming it is because I read another review that said the collar needs to have close skin contact and I won't shave my dogs neck. I would try another collar if I were you
455403
hasn't happened to me, but any clasp is a weak point given enough strength. This is supposed to be designed for breeds whose neck is too weak for harnesses that loop around the neck. For a pulling dog, I recommend a gentle leader which goes around the bridge of the muzzle and connects to a collar...if he pulls, it will make his face turn sideways which will in turn make him want to be at your side to be more comfortable.