How do you attach the leash or do you just use a regular dog collar? I like to keep my excitable dog under control. Suggestions?
34516
The leash does not attach to the vest. Use the collar you normally use. If you use a harness, the harness would be worn under the vest. You can attach the leash to the harness through a zippered opening at the top of the vest.
34517
Use a regular collar. I even use an Easy Walk Harness with mine (underneath the vest)! LOVE this vest and so does Kody. I sewed my Service Dog patches to it as well. It is very visible and wonderful for this purpose.
34518
There will be enough room for you to have a standard collar around the neck, If you have a harness, there is a slit in the top of the vest where you can connect the leash. Hope this helps :)
34519
There is a zipper between the shoulder blade area that can be opened for a leash to connect to a harness, if that is what you are using. I don't use it, since I get better control with a neck collar up high behind the ears.
1200210
You are supposed to clip the leash onto a regular color, so a Gentle Leader will work great. Our dog pulls too much on collars and it rubs his neck so we actually clip the leash around the buckle in front on top so the pack is the only thing he has to wear.
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My dog is a beagle mix,35 lbs.,who loves to run and smell things. She would pull me around to the point of choking herself. Have used this leash for several months and she can no longer pull me as the leash controls her back legs, it is a pleasure to walk her now,I tried a harness but she got out of it and still choked herself. Hope this info helps you!
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If you are asking about collars that go around the neck as opposed to a harness, yes, the Sporn Double Dog Leash works fine without tangling. It is adjustable and the swivel works well. If you are referring to the "Gentle Leader", I would assume you would not have a problem there either.
1629333
It is not safe to leave this on your dog as his regular collar. It can be hazardous, both because of the danger of choking and the danger of injury. I took a dog (a pit bull) off leash but left this collar on, turned my back for literally a few seconds, and the next thing I knew, she had her paw caught in the collar. This is a great training collar, but it's ONLY a training collar.
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I bought it for the lifting and supporting and did not try on a leash. It can be used that way but as already suggested, it might slip a bit for other than a calm walk. I don't think it is intended to aid in controlling a dog on a leash.
1029347
There is no leash connection. I use a separate harness sandwiched between the layers with no problems.
539483
I have a similar problem with my jealous Australian Shephard. I have considered using the collar BUT, it would mean watching the dog all day until he began acting up. Are you willing to spend all your free time watching him? I'm trying to come up with a better idea.
1894441
I wasn't able to use collar -- my dog didn't weigh enough. I would call the Dogtra people and see what they say. Good luck!
821644
My dogs tags are on a separate collar and are not on the harness at all. She wears the collar all the time but only wears the harness when we go out because I am required to have a leash on her.
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I would get the medium leash. I originally got the medium for my male bassett/beagle and returned it for the small (he was a borderline size as well) . The collar needs to fit tight to work. Good luck!
1392730
No, it has a hook to attach a leash too or you could hook the collar up to it, but it is really short that way, I didn't like how it seemed to choke the dog, so I just hooked it to a leash.
844974
Although I found it a bit perplexing in the beginning, it is actually very easy. I lay it on the floor in front of me with the wrong side up & the size tag closest to me. Then I put my dog in front of that & step his front legs into the leg openings. Then just bring the Velcros together across the back of his neck & then fasten the closures & attach his leash & away we go. Hope this helps.
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This backpack does not attach to a leash. Either leave the dogs collar on or a fix would be to purchase some nylon webbing (used for dog collar & leashes) with the same size D ring and sew it onto the section of the backpack that always stay's on the dog when at rest. Hope this helped. I am just getting ready to do this to my kyjen doggie backpack.
824010
Just use a piece of thread. Run it through the hole and then use it to pull the leash.
2088641
If the collar is adjusted correctly you should be able to regain control. If you do have a problem keeping the collar on use an over the shoulders harness as a secondary safety on a separate leash.
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I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a... » Read More I have a lab and she responds very well to this collar. Our trainer said it's more like a reminder for the dogs. It's not meant to hurt them. But I'm sure if you have to keep tugging at it then eventually your dog would catch on. Our trainer suggested a little leash, it's like 12" long that we connect to it. So we actually pull the little pink leash that's connected to the collar. That way our dog isn't wearing a really long walking leash in the house and it's easier to guide your dog to listen instead of having to grab the chain. The triangle part of the chain goes on the top. With a little patience and consistency I think this collar would help. « Show Less