True slipping out of her collar!!!

To fit the martingale, I took a regular collar and fit it quite snug around their necks. This would be snugger than you would normally fit a regular collar on a Sheltie since because of their ruff, we tend to leave them looser (hence, why they slip their collars). I then measured the collar (inside), and that was the length that I needed the non-chain portion of the martingale to be. With the addition of the chain, the collar fits loose when not attached to a leash, and tightens up if they pull on the lead (but never to choking - the martingale is designed to stop when the ends come together)
 
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BarbV said:
To fit the martingale, I took a regular collar and fit it quite snug around their necks. This would be snugger than you would normally fit a regular collar on a Sheltie since because of their ruff, we tend to leave them looser (hence, why they slip their collars). I then measured the collar (inside), and that was the length that I needed the non-chain portion of the martingale to be. With the addition of the chain, the collar fits loose when not attached to a leash, and tightens up if they pull on the lead (but never to choking - the martingale is designed to stop when the ends come together)
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Great advise, Barb.

Here is how I fit a martingale.

I put the martingale on and bring it up from the ruff about halfway up the dogs neck. Then I tighten it so that I can fit ONLY two fingers under the collar.

I do believe that those of you that have dogs that slip out of the martingale are not fitting it properly. As Barb says, because it does tighten up, people tend to make the martingales fit very loosely in the ruff of the lower neck. Hence....why the dogs are wiggling out of the collars. It is VERY important, for dogs that have a tendency to wriggle out of the collars (I know, I have two) that the martingale is fitting tightly and properly.

If this is done....your dog cannot wriggle itself out.
 
Our pups have regular collars on always with identification tags. Their leash isn't clipped to that collar ever. Each of our dogs has a separate martingale attached to the leash that we slip over their heads when we go outside. It is just loose enough to come off their head if completely loose. I even have to tuck Pierre's ears under it to slip his off. We alternate between an EasyWalk harness and his martingale for training.

I know my pups do not have large manes, but I cannot see how a properly adjusted martingale could slip off. If this is happening, perhaps you need a slightly longer chain (able to tighten more) on the martingale. I've seen several styles and they all seem to have different chain lengths. For Duncan's, I actually bought a cloth martingale and wanted the chain for quicker release. I clipped away the cloth closure part and threaded a very thin (but sturdy) chain through the loops. I secured them together with a small ring (where I clip the leash) and viola - perfect Duncan martingale.
 
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Our pups have regular collars on always with identification tags. Their leash isn't clipped to that collar ever. Each of our dogs has a separate martingale attached to the leash that we slip over their heads when we go outside. It is just loose enough to come off their head if completely loose.
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That's the same thing I do. Bailey only wears her martingale when we are going for a walk.
 
danisgoat said:
Great advise, Barb.

Here is how I fit a martingale.

I put the martingale on and bring it up from the ruff about halfway up the dogs neck. Then I tighten it so that I can fit ONLY two fingers under the collar.

I do believe that those of you that have dogs that slip out of the martingale are not fitting it properly. As Barb says, because it does tighten up, people tend to make the martingales fit very loosely in the ruff of the lower neck. Hence....why the dogs are wiggling out of the collars. It is VERY important, for dogs that have a tendency to wriggle out of the collars (I know, I have two) that the martingale is fitting tightly and properly.

If this is done....your dog cannot wriggle itself out.
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I should have pointed out that my collars are non-adjustable, hence the need to measure with an ordinary collar to get the right size. There was no option to tighten or loosen once I placed the order.

So you are correct, that if you get an adjustable martingale, there is room for experimentation.

I also prefer the "sliding" part to be chain, not fabric. The chain slips quickly and does not catch - also reducing the risk of a quick escape.
 
Barb-Can you send me the link where you bought your martingales? I am ready to buy one....just want to make sure I get a good one!
 
Calliesmom said:
Leashes by Design is on hiatus while the owner moves- there are several of us that are ready to order from there :wink2:

this is the website:
http://www.leashesbydesign.com/
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Yes, this is where I ordered from. I think its time to nag Shannon as to when she's going to go online again! Bacca's collar is too loose. As he grew, his neck stretched out and he lost bulk rather than gained any.

All to say, if you are going with non-adjustable, you do need to wait till they are grown out.
 
I bought one of these collars and it should be here today or tomorrow! Thanks everyone!
BarbV said:
Yes, this is where I ordered from. I think its time to nag Shannon as to when she's going to go online again! Bacca's collar is too loose. As he grew, his neck stretched out and he lost bulk rather than gained any.

All to say, if you are going with non-adjustable, you do need to wait till they are grown out.
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