Review on Herm Sprenger Stainless Steel Training Collar 🔗 with Safety Buckle, 2.25 mm - Canvas Billets D-Ring by Tanya Smith

Let me start by saying that the Haute Dauge was delivered very quickly. The overall price was competitive compared to other online sources. To end internet confusion, this collar measures a true 18 inches when opened and measured straight. I have trained a 46lb lab/beagle rescue dog, about 2 years old, no prior training, very smart with some low quality stubborns. with clasp, and now an HS pin collar with buckle closure. I'm doing a review with a general comparison and some details on how to "manage" this particular collar at the end. First, the classic collar with martingale tines is put on and taken off by loosening one tine. It should NEVER be pulled over the dog's head - if you can, the collar is too loose. You also risk blinding your dog! My hands aren't strong enough to hold the pin on a regular store-bought branded collar. Especially with a squirming dog. What struck me about this HS collar is that the tines are definitely "springier" than a typical shop collar, I was able to loosen the tine easily (note this is a 2.25mm tine is). So if you believe in the classic style of martingale collar but have trouble getting it on and off, consider the standard HS martingale collar with no buckle or button. I've seen buckleless HS collars in several stores, try one of these. Comparison of different types of collars with prongs. The benefit of the classic martingale prong collar is that it gives you the full mechanical action of a spiked collar; The downside is getting on and off if you have stiff fingers and small hands (see above). The benefit of a spiked collar with a snap-on chain is that it's fairly easy to put on and take off, although the snap-on can go through the O-ring during exercise, causing the chain to twist; The downside is that for some reason the clasp on all of these collars is huge and adds a lot of weight and creates a "pulling" feel on the leash. usually have a chain and a couple of teeth. I don't understand why manufacturers don't make a slightly shorter chain to compensate for button length and weight. The advantage of a buckle collar is that it is very easy to put on and take off! Other differences between the HS collar and the shop collar are that the noses have a lower profile, so the collar doesn't sit as high over the dog's neck. The ends are really nicely rounded. processing problems. There is no "pull effect" with this collar because there is no martingale chain. I would say this is definitely a softer collar. The leash correction is more like that of a normal stand-up collar (everyday collar), but with a little more charm. If your dog is ramming, start with a martingale collar. Resist the urge to wear this collar loose. It should be high behind the dog's ear, but you should still be able to slip a finger under the barb without feeling the barb dig in hard. This is necessary because the collar cannot be tightened. Put it behind the ears, shake the dog and if the collar doesn't slip down, everything is fine. This is a great collar for training a softer dog that does not pull or has learned not to pull with a martingale prong collar. Comment on chain collars. I have used them but have seen some negative reviews about tracheal damage. I have to wonder how hard and how many times the person pulled. However, I think the notched collar is more effective, actually softer and with more "reach". Also, it can be difficult to remove a tight-fitting choke collar if your dog's head is triangular, which can cause them to become scared of the collar. bad moment. Basically, it's his infomercial scary commercial to trick you into buying his "Bad Dog" collar. All spiked collars can fail, usually because the spikes come off (he has a video of it). So it doesn't matter how the collar is buttoned. The buckle seems secure to me, especially with the latch. When your dog hits the leash that hard, you need a martingale-style collar. Aside from that, I do a double collar when I work out, it's cheap and easy. You know those little double O-ring straps with retractable leashes that you always lose? Okay, thread it through the RING of your everyday collar and then slide the two O-rings onto the leash tab after attaching the leash to the spiked collar. Rotate the tape collar so the ring aligns with the notched collar ring on the right side of the dog's neck. Voila, your fallback option should the training collar fail for any reason. This does not interfere with the adjustment of the leash. PS Never take a regular collar off a dog during training because it has its TAGS on it, right?! Hope this helps someone. To anyone horrified at the thought of correcting a dog with a nicked collar, this is not cruel; It is very effective at stopping lunges, pulls and twitches because the dog's HEALTH teaches them not to do it. with the right training style, the correction will diminish within 1-2 days down to a minimal diversion from time to time. That's why dogs trained to wear spiked collars will come running when they hear the collar jingle - fun! One final comment for those who enjoy giving their dogs "relaxed/fun" walks and formal obedience training. Let the collar set for the dog, which is supposed to happen. Daily walks on a collar leash (after establishing the code of conduct) and a retractable leash that allows you to look and sniff; official work on a notch collar, even if no longer needed. I do not agree with S. Milan that dogs should always walk behind or alongside humans in "beta positions" without problems.