collars
I've had my puppy roughly 2 weeks and he'll be 10 weeks old shortly. I've not had an English since I was about 3 years old (although he was my mums!) and I'm now 28!. I have a collar and lead which he wears wih no problems apart from a bit of scratching at first. However, I read in a book that you should only put the collars on this particular breed when it needs to be (walks etc etc) as the hair will not grow around this part if its left on all the time. That's fine but I was wondering if any people do leave it on as I wouldn't like him to - god forbid - get out into the street and not have his contact details to hand. I am also intending on getting him microchipped but would prefer an immediate contact number on him. Thanks Andy. |
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I leave Ryleighs collar on all the time for the same reason you said. I would hate for her to get out with out her tags on, and she is chipped already. When we got her she was so matted we had to shave her completely down. Her hair is growing back now and seems to be growing in fine under her collar. Good luck.  |
| Most Trainers will suggest NO COLLAR at that age for walking since a collar can injure your dogs treachea. Our Trainer "strongly" suggested a harness for walking. In a few months as they grow a collar will become less of a hazzard. |
| The hair will grow just fine. The trouble is that hair will form mats and tangles as it grows longer, so many choose not to wear collars at home with our dogs. Definitely a no-no for coat growth of any show dog, as the mats and friction will eventually break coat off. If the hair is short to medium length, a collar really is no issue with the hair. And you will be able to tell at what coat length it becomes a problem with your own dog.  I never have one on at home, just for going places - class, therapy dog visits, etc. He is micro chipped as well. My smooth coated dogs wear one all the time, even tough several of them are chipped also. |
| Mine don't wear them at home now that I know they are not about to run off. Age brings wisdom, they know where the food bowl is. When younger, yes they wore collars and tags! Yes, they got matted under the collar if I didn't remove it when brushing them. Your youngster needs that collar with the rabies tag and an ID tag as well as a microchip. You just have remove the collar when grooming and remember to replace it. |
| Oscar only wears a collar for walks or when we travel with him, never in our house. I am always afraid that he will get hung up on something in the house and choke himself. He is microchipped, which I have the vet scan every couple of months, just to make sure it hasn't moved around or become untraceable. Laurie and Oscar |
| http://www.walkyourdogwithlove.com/ We just purchased this Sat. at a craft show. I really don't have a problem with Chauncey on a leash, but he is Mr. Bad Behavior for Bobby ( the resident dog walker ) due to my limitations ( can't do the long walks but take him shopping and to run errans ). We have tried the gentle leader without success, but Bob is reporting improvement in just 2 days with this halter. I think it's a bit expensive but it is making a difference in 2 days. As far as mechanics the major difference is that the lead hooks on the chest not the back. There is no stress on the neck, treachea area, you are basically leading them. I also find it's difficult for them to pull. It is a bit overpriced but is showing an immediate improvement for us, which makes it worth every penney. BTW: Chaunce seems to like it. |
| Moe onlywears collar out of house. Collor forelectric fence when out in yard..gentle leader for walks..otherwise collar free. He will actually bring us collars when he wants to go out!! |
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