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Proper Collar Fit

	The first step to your proper collar fit is to line your dog’s head/muzzle parallel to the floor. This aligns the body in the most common functional position.

When positioning for the correct length of your nylon it is important to fit the collar high on the neck under the jawline. Structurally, your dog’s neck is the largest where it meets the shoulders and it narrows as it approaches the head. You must fit the collar high and snug UNLIKE a normal leash collar. If you size the collar low on the neck your dog can slide it higher on the neck therefore loosening it. A loose collar likely will not give a consistent correction during training or for long-term containment.
	To verify that the nylon on your collar is sized correctly you need to make sure that you can still squeeze your fingertips between the prongs and your dog’s neck as in the picture. For long haired dogs or those with double coats you might need to trim the hair down to ¼ or ½ inches to guarantee connection between the prongs and your dog’s skin.

Many pet owners are curious about how long they should leave the collar on their pet. A proper fitting collar should be kept on during the day and removed at night to prevent a condition called PRESSURE NECROSIS.

Symptoms include: Irritation at the prong site, redness, sores, ulceration, odor, matted hair from discharge, etc. This is caused by the constant pressure of the prongs on one area of your pet’s neck for a long period of time…it happens much like a bed sore would. The constriction of the capillaries in the skin cuts off the blood flow and the skin literally begins to die.

This is not a BURN due to the strength of the collar. That is a frequent misconception. The properties of low current stimulation devices are comparable to devices used in humans and are, therefore, incapable of causing a burn.

PREVENTION: Check pet collar for proper fit and irritation AT LEAST on a weekly basis. If it is appropriate, take your pet’s collar off at night for “down time”. Keep the area clean and dry. If your pet swims or plays in water make sure you remove your collar and allow both the collar and the neck to dry completely.

MOST SUCCEPTIBLE DOGS:

Outdoor dogs: Of course they need their collar on 24/7. Make an effort to check the collar regularly and change the location on the neck on occasion. Keep the neck area clean and dry.
Pets on indoor containment: They also need their collar on 24/7. Follow the same guidelines as outdoor dogs.
Puppies: Please check the collar fit every 2-3 days. Some breeds can have major growth spurts and the collar needs to be adjusted and carefully monitored.

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