I am thinking about purchaseing a Martingale lead from Leerburg.
I believe
(1) The collar portion is a slip collar that can not be backed out of by a dog with a narrow head.
(2)The collar only tightens to a certain point and will not choke the dog as a choke chain will.
Are my assumptions correct?
The collar portion is not a slip. It can slip over a dog's head if the collar fits too loosely.
Picture a 'U'. At each end of the 'U' is an O-ring. Now take a chain. Feed the chain thru each O-ring. Then connect the two ends of the chain with another O-ring. This O-ring is for the leash clasp.
At rest, the collar should fit snug but not tight. If you pull the leash clasp O-ring, and the two ends of the 'U' touch, the collar is too loose, and the dog could slip out from the collar.
Personally, the martingale is the only "regular" collar I use. There are no parts to spring open like a snap collar can. And you get the benefit of the collar closing-in, rather than a collar just pulling in one direction as a fixed sized collar will.
Thank you JJ for the reply. If the rings touch when pulled the collar is too loose and can pull over the head. If the collar is adjusted properly and the rings do not touch, the collar will tighten when pulled and will not pull over the head. Is my understanding on this correct?
It's important I get this right. I have a collie. The narrowness of their head makes it almost impossible to get a buckle collar tight enough to not slide over their head if the dog is pulling backward. This happened to me the second day I had him. Luckily we were in a fenced area. I never take him out of a secure area in a buckle collar. This is why I need a proper understanding of this collar before purchasing. Thanks again.
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Question about Martingale lead
#102832 - 04/01/2006 10:31 PM 
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic.jpg)
.jpg)
