My usual metal prong is irritating and creating sores on my pitbulls sensitive neck. Is this better for sensitive skin?
1419910
Yes, the plastic is pointy but not as hard on the skin as metal prongs. I have a VERY fury German Shepard work for him. Jenn
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.
1419912
We only use this during training and so not leave it on when not training. As a result there are no problems.
1419913
No problems to date with our bulldog's neck, after two months of use. Does not appear to hurt the dog at all, just applies enough discomfort to make him stop pulling. Incredible how effective this device has been for us! Alternative was a shock collar which we didn't want to do.
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I have noticed that it has rubbed the hair off my pup's armpits but it hasn't caused sores or anything. I left it a little loose though because a previous harness had caused some irritation for her. Had one on her for a few months now.
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I found it to attract ticks to my dog but did seem to keep fleas at bay but not totally. When I groomed around the neck I would remove & lay right under her. As far as switching collars just take medal from one & put quickly on the other.
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yes, my personal trainer recommended it for my soreness from lifting weights in the gym. it lasts longer than biofreeze or any other over the counter rubs.
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I found that if the pads are not making sticking great you get a shock. When that starts I usually tape them down with medical tape (I use the type for sensitive skin). This has caused me to look for better pads. I found healthmateforever are better than no name
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its a bit harsh, get something specifically for arms, sensitive strips would probably be better since arms are so sensitive to everything. if you don mind a rash and a little pain then you coould get these but its not the best choice
47911
This item is just a replacement prong kit for the collar. I have a Boston terrier that I use my collar on and while it seemed to bother him at first, I think it would have been the case with any collar since he's always been in a harness. He doesn't mind it at all now.
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They say that it should come off every night, and that's probably a good idea. If left on too long, your dog can get open sores from the contact points rubbing on his/her skin. Loosening the collar to prevent this will also prevent the collar from working. We are very satisfied with the collar, but it does need to be removed and left off overnight with some regularity.
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It's not painful at all. There's a little tickle, which felt wierd the first time I used it because I was being too timid with it. When I just stick it up there and wave it around it tickles less. =) I've been using mine for 5 months now, maybe twice a week and it still works exactly the same.
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I have a female blue nose pitbull. She has really bad skin allergies and hives up. We tried everything even putting her on hypoallergenic shots once a week from the vet. Switching to dog foods sensitive to allergies didn't work either. The only success came from feeding her to 100% home made food. She has not had an outbreak for a year now. I can't say that this product is the solution, but I can say it's been part of the recipe for a year. We feed her meat, veggies, multivitamins for dogs, and salmon oil all mixed. I'm happy to share more info with you, just email me chrism987@gmail.com. I am not a vet, or an expert in animal care of any kind. I just went through a lengthy process of trial and error and found a solution that works for my dog.
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IF it's stainless steel it's highly polished. I suspect it is, simply because I've used them for years (over the cheaper imitations) and never experienced significant wear on the links. Does your dog have skin sensitivity? Some of the less expensive versions leave gray rings around the neck. Never seen that with a Sprenger.
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Not mine, unless you count the feeling of an intense sunburn as tightening. I was very hopeful about this product but the burning irritation I experienced meant I couldn't use it after the initial application. I wouldn't recommend for sensitive skin.
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I do not know. The neck is such a sensitive area. You could try a small area first. My experience for my body is to just use if for the legs and underarms. I tried it on my face and it broke out; however I have very sensitive skin. I have found being gentle with skin myself works best for me. I hope that helps.
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Well its a soft collar, so I would think for a while till your pain level says to stop.I found it very comfortable and it helped me.
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I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk" command. The chrome polish from the pinch collars flakes off from use. I find much more correction is needed with pinch collars than prong. I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk"... » Read More I find the prong collars much more effective than standard pinch collars. If you have a strong muscular dog, a pinch collar may not provide much correction. You see owners pulling on the pinch collar with way to much force and this only pinches the skin between the chain links. Prong collars link this one gives even pressure with much less force. too much force will hurt your dog. Only a slight tug with command "walk" keeps my dog close to me while walking. She is only 10 months old and I am working her off the prong collar now and she stays by me with just the "walk" command. The chrome polish from the pinch collars flakes off from use. I find much more correction is needed with pinch collars than prong. « Show Less
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I have sensitive skin and shaving my legs every other day would give them bumps & burn. I started using this last summer & have had no complaints. For me it worked better than shaving. The longer I used it the longer I could go between treatments. Sometimes I rotate between their different types.
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The collar comes with two different prong sizes. I use the shorter ones on my beagle mix, but his fur isn't very thick. They're about 1/2in long. I feel like the longer prongs might work for you, but it depends on how thick your dog's fur is.