[nagdu] Nylon slip collar was RE: Too much Sniffing

Thu Jan 16 18:02:07 UTC 2014

It's just a slip collar, but made of nylon. What do you mean by "adjustable?"

On 1/16/14, Darla Rogers <djrogers0628 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear Raven,
>
> 	I thought these are supposed to be adjustable; the only ones I know
> about don't adjust, but I'll see if Amazon describes what we are talking
> about.
> Darla & the Big Sniffer
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Raven Tolliver
> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 11:41 AM
> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Nylon slip collar was RE: Too much Sniffing
>
> Hi,
> Amazon has just about everything. Just search for nylon slip collar under
> pet supplies and you'll definitely find what you're looking for at
> affordable prices.
>
> On 1/16/14, Deanna Lewis <DLewis at clovernook.org> wrote:
>> Nicole,
>> I just looked and did not see this collar listed on the GDB website's
>> gift shop. Do you know where else one can purchase this collar? Thanks a
> lot!
>> Deanna and Pascal
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole
>> Torcolini
>> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2014 12:26 AM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> No, it's not the martingale. It is similar  to the choke chain except
>> that it is made of thin cloth. There is a clip that holds the collar
>> tight enough that it does not slide down the dog's neck. If I remember
>> correctly, my friend got hers from GDB, but they are not standard
>> issue. Digging back through threads a while back, here is the description
> from the GDB website.
>>
>> Nylon Slip Collar
>> This collar functions in a similar way to metal slip collars. However,
>> nylon slip collars are fitted to stay high on the dog's neck as they
>> have a snap that enables them to be put on around the dog's neck
>> instead of over the head. Because of this, the length of the collar
>> can be shorter. This high positioned collar enables the handler to
>> quickly and calmly gain the proper response from the dog. It has the
>> effectiveness of the high collar technique yet eliminates the need to
> adjust the collar.
>> The dog still wears their assigned collar with identification, which
>> gives you the option to change the leash from one collar to the other as
> needed.
>> Nylon slip collars are available in a variety of colors so they can
>> either blend in with the dog's coat or contrast with their fur.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>> Rogers
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 8:08 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> Oh right, Nicole; the Martingale collar which I need to see as a young
>> friend is trying to use one that sounds different than the one I saw.
>> Sincerely,
>> Darla & Sniffy Huck
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole
>> Torcolini
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 10:03 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> If you find that you need to give a high collar correction often,
>> there is a collar that stays in that position.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>> Rogers
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 7:54 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> Hi Nicole,
>>
>> 	I haven't done the high collar; it isn't the easiest thing for me to
>
>> manage, but I appreciate everyone's ideas and help he is such a great
>> dog but for that.
>> Darla & hardworking Huck
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Nicole
>> Torcolini
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 9:38 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> What kind of correction are you using? Were you taught  about the high
>> collar position? Also, another piece of equipment that some people
>> choose to use is a pinch collar. I personally don't like the idea, but
>> it does work for people. I have a friend who used to have a sniffy
>> lab. She would use the pinch collar in its intended way once or twice,
>> and then the dog would behave.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Darla
>> Rogers
>> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2014 12:33 PM
>> To: 'NAGDU Mailing List,the National Association of Guide Dog Users'
>> Subject: [nagdu] Too much Sniffing
>>
>> As all of you know, I love this dog to pieces but oh that labbie nose;
>> he sniffs way too much and doesn't seem to mind the corrections.
>> Sometimes, "Leave it" works, but at other times, it works for that
>> distraction but not the next.
>>
>>                 Any ideas?  GDA does not use the gentle leader or haltie.
>>
>> Desperately,
>>
>> And Huck the biggest Nose of the Midwest
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Darla J. Rogers
>>
>> djrogers0628 at gmail.com
>>
>>
>>
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