Collar for Long Coats??

BucksMom · 09-16-2010, 09:26 AM

I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't locate anything.

All you people with long haired GSD's,
I would like to know what type of collar do you all use
that works well in all that hair, for walking & training?

I have been using a leather slip, choke or prong collar.

Thanks

kiya · 09-16-2010, 09:37 AM

I like rolled leather collars for long hair. I actually like them on short hair dogs as well.

Stosh · 09-16-2010, 09:39 AM

Stosh is long-coated too and it's a pain getting the prong on and off with all that fur. I saw a trainer use a nylon or plastic prong once and I'm thinking that might be easier. I use a regular nylon flat collar but I'm going to try a leather rolled one.

onyx'girl · 09-16-2010, 09:46 AM

For Kacie, I do use the larger gauge prong, it doesn't tangle up like the medium one. She only wears a collar when off property, she wears a flat nylon with tags along with the prong. I don't spend much on collars other than for training, so she's had the same collar since I got her!

BucksMom · 09-16-2010, 03:07 PM

I don't wear collars at home and I do wear a rolled collar when we are out and about.
I have a larger prong so I will try that.
Thanks for the input it helps

Chicagocanine · 09-19-2010, 12:00 AM

I used a Halti headcollar with my foster long-coated Shepherd, or sometimes a Sense-ation harness. Neither one is impeded by longer fur.

BucksMom · 09-22-2010, 06:58 PM

Just want to say thanks for all the suggestions!!
I really appreciate it

Lilie · 09-22-2010, 07:47 PM

I use the Halti on Hondo, with no problems. I also use a chain that has nylon webbed through it so his hair doesn't get caught in it.

BucksMom · 09-22-2010, 10:15 PM

I worked Boss/LC with the larger prong tonight and it worked very well.
I have a halti and have used it often just not on this boy. I needed a bit more to keep/get his attention.
I also use a 1/2" flat leather slip collar with a snap that works very well and the hair doesn't seem to get tangled in it.

I have been experimenting with collars the last few days.

Dennq · 09-23-2010, 12:10 AM

I have both but I like the look of a rolled leather collar. It basically disappears and I like that look.

09-16-2010, 09:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
BucksMom Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Where The Dogs Are OH Posts: 1,813	Collar for Long Coats?? I'm sure this has been asked before but I can't locate anything. All you people with long haired GSD's, I would like to know what type of collar do you all use that works well in all that hair, for walking & training? I have been using a leather slip, choke or prong collar. Thanks __________________ Sherri & the 5 Holy Terrors... "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. SL"

09-16-2010, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
kiya Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,912	I like rolled leather collars for long hair. I actually like them on short hair dogs as well. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

09-16-2010, 09:46 AM	#4 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	For Kacie, I do use the larger gauge prong, it doesn't tangle up like the medium one. She only wears a collar when off property, she wears a flat nylon with tags along with the prong. I don't spend much on collars other than for training, so she's had the same collar since I got her! __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

09-16-2010, 03:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
BucksMom Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Where The Dogs Are OH Posts: 1,813	I don't wear collars at home and I do wear a rolled collar when we are out and about. I have a larger prong so I will try that. Thanks for the input it helps __________________ Sherri & the 5 Holy Terrors... "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. SL"

09-19-2010, 12:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chicagocanine Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 5,517	I used a Halti headcollar with my foster long-coated Shepherd, or sometimes a Sense-ation harness. Neither one is impeded by longer fur. __________________ Chicago Canine Bianca HIC CGC TT (GSD)

09-16-2010, 09:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Stosh is long-coated too and it's a pain getting the prong on and off with all that fur. I saw a trainer use a nylon or plastic prong once and I'm thinking that might be easier. I use a regular nylon flat collar but I'm going to try a leather rolled one.

09-22-2010, 06:58 PM	#7 (permalink)
BucksMom Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Where The Dogs Are OH Posts: 1,813	Just want to say thanks for all the suggestions!! I really appreciate it __________________ Sherri & the 5 Holy Terrors... "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. SL"

09-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lilie Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: South Texas Posts: 6,280	I use the Halti on Hondo, with no problems. I also use a chain that has nylon webbed through it so his hair doesn't get caught in it.

09-22-2010, 10:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
BucksMom Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Where The Dogs Are OH Posts: 1,813	I worked Boss/LC with the larger prong tonight and it worked very well. I have a halti and have used it often just not on this boy. I needed a bit more to keep/get his attention. I also use a 1/2" flat leather slip collar with a snap that works very well and the hair doesn't seem to get tangled in it. I have been experimenting with collars the last few days. __________________ Sherri & the 5 Holy Terrors... "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog. SL"

09-23-2010, 12:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Dennq Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Kingsville, Ontario. Canada Eh! Posts: 216	I have both but I like the look of a rolled leather collar. It basically disappears and I like that look. __________________ On Earth Jake, Sheltie. 11 Dart, Border Collie. 8 Ranger, GSD. 1 In Heaven Flagg. Sheltie 1970-1984 Nitro. GSD 1999-2010 Garm. Rottie 1990-1999 Mike. Border Collie 1988-2001 Dad 1928-2008 Mom 1929-2009 I miss you all so very much!

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