 Re: dominant dog collar question
[Re: Kelly Byrd ]
#317358 - 02/18/2011 11:16 AM |
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I have. My better half was out hiking with his (past) dogs on leash. (long lines) The leads got twisted, and presto, opened the snap! Loose labs in the woods.....
Really Dana, you use those on horses? I don't like them at all. . . lol. Different strokes for different folks!
You don't like them for lead ropes or for leashes? I don't know that I'd like one on a leash.
I have had the other type of snap open when it was on a tether with our old husky, Sangria. It got dirt or something in it and wouldn't close all the way. We only discovered this after we got that dreaded phone call "So, do you have a big husky?" Thank heavens for ID tags!
(Whew! Caught that spelling error before MW does his spellcheck for the day!
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Re: dominant dog collar question
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#317365 - 02/18/2011 11:44 AM |
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Is there a good alternative to a leash with a traditional clasp?
Yep!
I use slip leads, and semi-permanently attach them to each dog's collars. I don't keep collars on my dogs in the house, so I have no need for a snap/clasp lead. Works great, and can never come undone.
Use this for my show leads as well: dominant dog collar (actually a leather version I had custom-made), with a slip lead attached to the live ring.
Here's a link to a pic (sometimes it's easier if you can see rather than read  )
http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h336/zotzybriards/snapchoke.jpg
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#317368 - 02/18/2011 12:02 PM |
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Re: dominant dog collar question
[Re: Dana Martin ]
#317370 - 02/18/2011 12:21 PM |
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If all else fails go to a feed store and pick out the type of clasp you want (they usually have several different kinds and sizes). Take it and the leash you like the most (it would need to be leather, probably) to a shoe repair place and have them put the new clasp on for you. Probably wouldn't cost you more than just a few bucks
Good idea. Now I just have to find a feed store that I can get to on the T.
Just kidding. It really is a great idea. I have a few pairs of boots I need fixed anyway. I bet I can find what you are talking about somewhere on the interwebs.
Not sure if this is the type of clasp we've been talking about, but this is what we use on lead ropes for horses. It's a great clasp and have never had a problem with it.
The clasp on this lead, and the silverfoot are the type that allow a collar to become unclipped if the conditions are right. A dog shaking water of can make that happen. I quit using those and only use the thumb sliding type or a carabiner.
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[Re: Howard Knauf ]
#317497 - 02/19/2011 10:09 AM |
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The clasp on this lead, and the silverfoot are the type that allow a collar to become unclipped if the conditions are right. A dog shaking water of can make that happen. I quit using those and only use the thumb sliding type or a carabiner.
Hmmm...interesting. I have to say I've never had a problem with them, but granted, I've never had one on a dog lead.
Thanks for the insight, Howard.
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[Re: Dana Martin ]
#317505 - 02/19/2011 10:44 AM |
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The clasp on this lead, and the silverfoot are the type that allow a collar to become unclipped if the conditions are right. A dog shaking water of can make that happen. I quit using those and only use the thumb sliding type or a carabiner.
Hmmm...interesting. I have to say I've never had a problem with them, but granted, I've never had one on a dog lead.
Thanks for the insight, Howard.
If you have a dog that spins alot it's a common problem. Found out the hard way when doing civil work one time and the D ring on the collar depressed the latch and slipped out of the hook releasing the dog. Thankfully the decoy wasn't bitten. You never realize how important a good recall is until this happens.
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[Re: Howard Knauf ]
#317509 - 02/19/2011 11:19 AM |
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The clasp on this lead, and the silverfoot are the type that allow a collar to become unclipped if the conditions are right. A dog shaking water of can make that happen. I quit using those and only use the thumb sliding type or a carabiner.
Hmmm...interesting. I have to say I've never had a problem with them, but granted, I've never had one on a dog lead.
Thanks for the insight, Howard.
If you have a dog that spins alot it's a common problem. Found out the hard way when doing civil work one time and the D ring on the collar depressed the latch and slipped out of the hook releasing the dog. Thankfully the decoy wasn't bitten. You never realize how important a good recall is until this happens.
Good to know. I haven't had that problem with my dog (yet) but I can see what you mean.
Fortunately, my horse is extremely sweet, calm and well-behaved, too!
There is a specific type of snap that I have in mind but I'm having trouble finding a pic online. I'm running errands today and if I can find one I'll take a pic and see if you've ever used it and what you think.
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[Re: Howard Knauf ]
#317525 - 02/19/2011 03:46 PM |
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The clasp on this lead, and the silverfoot are the type that allow a collar to become unclipped if the conditions are right. A dog shaking water of can make that happen. I quit using those and only use the thumb sliding type or a carabiner.
Hmmm...interesting. I have to say I've never had a problem with them, but granted, I've never had one on a dog lead.
Thanks for the insight, Howard.
If you have a dog that spins alot it's a common problem. Found out the hard way when doing civil work one time and the D ring on the collar depressed the latch and slipped out of the hook releasing the dog. Thankfully the decoy wasn't bitten. You never realize how important a good recall is until this happens.
Howard,
The type of snap I've been thinking of is a bull snap - where the clip has to be pulled out and not pushed in to attach it.
Any experience with these?
Dana
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Re: dominant dog collar question
[Re: Dana Martin ]
#317530 - 02/19/2011 04:13 PM |
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This is the snap I've been thinking of the last couple of days but didn't know the name of it. It's a bull snap.
You have to pull the clip part out instead of pushing it in to attach it.
Anyone have any experience with these on a leash, etc? I've only used them on horses (sorry, no bulls here )?
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Re: dominant dog collar question
[Re: Dana Martin ]
#317546 - 02/19/2011 05:25 PM |
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If you tie or attach a short tab with a ring on the end onto the collar, you can just leave it there not only for other purposes but also use it to clip the leash on that ring end.
Ta da, now the leash has nothing solid to bounce against to get pushed open.
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