You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On the right hand, it faces inward towards the hand. On the left hand, it faces outward. So there must be no way that you could use the dog leg on the left hand, as this would create a completely different angle/grip. So, what do you guys do about that? Set different, or the same? Seems to make no sense at all to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right AND left. Seems to only make sense to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right hand and the dog leg on the FINGERS for the left hand. Actually, I don't think it's even possible to set the grippers the same way for both hands? Unless you turn the gripper upside down for the left hand. Hmmmm. That sucks. No wonder why my left pinky gets torn up. You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On... » Read More You are supposed to set the left hand and right hand differently, correct? Because if you keep the dog leg on the thumb pad for both hands, the spring faces different directions for reach hand. On the right hand, it faces inward towards the hand. On the left hand, it faces outward. So there must be no way that you could use the dog leg on the left hand, as this would create a completely different angle/grip. So, what do you guys do about that? Set different, or the same? Seems to make no sense at all to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right AND left. Seems to only make sense to set the dog leg on the thumb pad for the right hand and the dog leg on the FINGERS for the left hand. Actually, I don't think it's even possible to set the grippers the same way for both hands? Unless you turn the gripper upside down for the left hand. Hmmmm. That sucks. No wonder why my left pinky gets torn up. « Show Less
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Iron mind says that 1 in 1000 people can tell the left hand is set differently than the right, on the right handed gripper.This is outright balderdash,and just plain condescending towards its customers.If iron mind made shoes they would be a pair of right footed shoes,and they would say that 1 in a thousand can tell the left shoe should be pointed the opposite way as the right; the rest have no issue.So are you one of them?
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iron mind claims a dog leg does not exist.iron mind now makes a left handed gripper because of the dog leg on the gripper. Iron mind is clueless about most everything.
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Well, my suggestion to this matter would be to create an gripper that has would be equal no matter what hand or how you turn it in your hand. The way it is now feels different from right to left hand.
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You can set it up to open left or right. I prefer it open inward to dog area to keep them from running out
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My dog got ahold of mine, and chewed off the twist top and the thumb button, and it still didn't go off. Ig 've concluded that you really have to purposefully press the button down in the right direction with a little force in order for it to spray. I am back to order another one. Thank you, Saber- for not spraying my sweet, although poorly-trained, dog.
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Can you use your pinkie like a thumb? I'm fairly good with my left hand and I THINK I could learn to use it left handed.
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Yes the bars will rotate to either side. You are correct about the picture. It shows it set it up with the support bars on the wrong side. The support bars should be on the side where the dog is not running. So as the dog approaches the first weave pole, the dog should go counter clock wise. The base bar should be heading to the left.
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The model I have is for the right hand. I think it would be uncomfortable and difficult to try to use it with your left hand. I'd recommend against it.
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Remember... lefty loosey, righty tighty. So, the top one should be turned counter clockwise.Before doing too much damage, maybe an extreme temperature change could help.
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Try turning the leg upside down or facing in on the opposite side, but also, like everyone else said, put the legs together first. I did this, but the legs are also easy to turn upside down or face the wrong way. it took me a couple of times to get it right. hope this helps!
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I believe in the description, the orientation is for the throwing hand. So if you throw with your left, then order left hand orientation. It is confusing.
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I have a 4 lb petite yorkie....girls are different...they squat...how big is your dog...maybe u need to just get the bigger pads and lay 2 out on floor without the holder or do they sell bigger holders for male dogs for the spray factor sorry I can't help...good luck
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I know what you mean! I had some trouble, too, but finally figured out a better way. Let's see - it's always easier to show than describe, but I'll do my best to say it in words. Hold in left hand (I'm right handed) with black opening square on the right. That little black square has a raised black line in the middle, and I push the line up (or to the left) with my left thumbnail, and it pops open. Let me know if it doesn't work on yours!
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I have to guess...but it's an educated guess, as I have friends who are part of the SCA. As near as I can figure, the cage (the part which goes around your clenched fist) is built to protect your thumb. I would imagine that the difference would be that the cage is mirrored so that a person who is left-handed would have protection for their thumb on the correct side.
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What GREAT answers everyone ~ THANK YOU for contributing your wisdom! Just like Susan said, imagine the Finger Gloves™ conforming like a pair of panty hose or close fitting socks. Savona and I have put these on thousands of fingers and the way we like to do it is to use both hands to pull the open base wide and then just "pop" in the finger you are putting them on. All of the contributors suggestions are perfect, we have just found that this is the quickest way to get them on. Wow what a blessing you all are and thank you! ~ Carmel and Savona
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I bought this at my wife's request and we're both "rightys." My wife is an experienced cook and I asked her if there's any reason why this spatula couldn't be used left-handed. She's very satisfied with this spatula, by the way. She answered that she saw no reason why it couldn't. We went to the kitchen to see what we could tell and it seems that it could clearly be used either-handed. At about 1.5-inches in from the fat end, there's a very slight bend...looking at it the way the picture here appears, upward. The angle of this bend is very small. But, all in all, I'd say that being left-handed isn't a problem with this spatula and it's utily is equal for left and righ-handed people. I hope this helps. I bought this at my wife's request and we're both "rightys." My wife is an experienced cook and I asked her if there's any reason why this spatula couldn't be used left-handed. She's very satisfied with this spatula, by the way. She answered that she saw no reason why it couldn't. We went to the kitchen to see what we could tell and it seems that it could clearly be used either-handed. At about 1.5-inches in from the fat end, there's a very slight bend...looking at it the way the picture here appears, upward. The angle of this bend is very small. But, all in all, I'd say that... » Read More I bought this at my wife's request and we're both "rightys." My wife is an experienced cook and I asked her if there's any reason why this spatula couldn't be used left-handed. She's very satisfied with this spatula, by the way. She answered that she saw no reason why it couldn't. We went to the kitchen to see what we could tell and it seems that it could clearly be used either-handed. At about 1.5-inches in from the fat end, there's a very slight bend...looking at it the way the picture here appears, upward. The angle of this bend is very small. But, all in all, I'd say that being left-handed isn't a problem with this spatula and it's utily is equal for left and righ-handed people. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have two dogs and this isn't an issue for me. There are two separate buttons; one for each dog. That makes it easy to switch between the dogs quickly. If this is a concern, I recommend working with one dog at a time until you are comfortable with the remote. I also recommend associating one dog with one specific button (e.g., dog #1,is always the top button). That should dramatically reduce the chances of vibrating/shocking the wrong dog. Good luck!
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The smaller hole gets slipped over their head. Then you pick up the right leg and put it in that hole. Then you clasp the harness closed on the left side, behind that leg. Easy peasy. Once my dog became familiar with it, she would even wiggle her head in and throw her right leg at me. :)
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You dont. Its supposed to be random when it shocks so they learn faster. Its a pretty powerful shock so they will learn regardless of placement. Trust me...I have one of the most stubborn dogs ever....and it worked for him.