I expect that my dogs' fur is interfering with the electrical contact. Should I shave a small patch on the dogs’ necks for the electrodes, or get the longer ones?

Hi,

I recently got a two-dog Dogtra electric collar set from you with the e-collar training DVD. My dogs are Siberian Huskys, and following your instructions on setting the stimulation level, neither dog reacted with any setting up to the maximum. I expect that their fur (especially now that it's getting cold) is interfering with the electrical contact.

Should I shave a small patch on the dogs? necks for the electrodes, or get the longer ones? My concern about cutting into their coat is the coming cold season ? Denver can get into negative temps regularly in January & February. It seems like it wouldn't be a good idea even if it was just a small area.

Thanks in advance for your opinion, and especially thanks for your great work!

- k -