I just purchased a Dogtra 1900NCP collar from Leerburg, along w/Ed's DVD on Pet Owner and E-Collars, and a Cinch-It collar (medium). I went ahead and put the receiver unit on the Cinch-It, and I've watched the first 4 chapters of the DVD so far.

Anyway, this may sound kind of dumb, but for those of you who use the Cinch-It, do you mark where the notch is that you use, or do you just tighten it "by feel" each time you put it on? I just started conditioning Kodee to wear the collar, and I've been putting the unit on/off a few times today, and I just tighten it by feel each time. He's long-coated, so it's hard for me to see what I'm doing, but if you all think it's worthwhile, I might try to mark the collar notch somehow.

The other thing is I bought some longer (3/4") contacts to put on it if I need them. I haven't done that yet. I assume I should try the collar without them and see if I get a reaction (when we're ready to start). Is that ok, or should I go ahead and start conditioning him w/the longer contacts? Or does it even matter?

TIA!

Hi Kori - I just tighten my Cinch It each time without marking the strap. I bet you will end up needing the longer posts with a long haired dog.