After publishing the last article concerning the debate about the various types of choke collars, several readers presented the question of how does one properly fit and position the Martingale or Half Check Collar. As requested, that will be the topic of this article.
To provide a quick summary of the previous article, half check collars and Martingale are quite similar to choke collars but are considered by many to be much more humane. These collars were conceptualized for sight hounds to prevent them from backing out of a regular collar on account that their necks are too large.
Half check collars, or half choke collars, are typically manufactured of leather or nylon webbing and chain, while Martingale collars are made entirely of nylon webbing. Both collars have a dual-loop design which functions by tightening around the dogs neck when it is attempting to remove its head from the collar, yet it will loosen when the struggling dog stops fighting. The distinctive, restricted closing of the half check collar and the Martingale collar averts it from becoming too snug. Nonetheless, proper fit and positioning is crucial when using these types of collars.
The Martingale collar, which is usually made of nylon webbing, has two loops. The small loop, also called the control loop, has the dee ring which is the attach point for the leash. The Martingale collar is adjusted with the second loop which allows the collar to be tightened or loosened to fit the dog perfectly. A buckle can be added to the collar so it can be buckled around the dog’s neck.
Fit and positioning of the Martingale collar is as follows, place it over the dog’s neck and position the collar up in back of the dog’s ears. While holding this position, make the appropriate adjustments. When tension is applied to the dee ring, the smaller control loop should close. The two pieces of hardware attached to the control loop should not touch. If they do make contact, adjust the collar so that it contracts to a minimum of 2 inches.
The Half Check Collar is comparable to the Martingale except part of this collar is made with chain. Similar to the Martingale, it has two loops which work the same way. The control loop on this type of collar is made of chain. The dee ring is attached to this circle of chain and is used as the attaching point for the leash. The chain is connected to the webbing or leather part of the collar with metal rings
The half check collar is placed in the same location as with the Martingale collar. If the dog tugs or attempts to slide the collar over its head, the chain tightens the webbing around the dog’s neck. The chain itself never comes in contact with the dog. The unique chain tightening noise also acts as a training tool as the dog pulls against the collar.
When experimenting with these two types of collars, it becomes obvious how comparable the two collars really are. Essentially, these collars function in the same fashion to control dogs that would more often than not be able to slide an ordinary collar over its head. In addition, it is evident that these two collars are a more humanitarian way to manage dogs while on a leash. The owner of the dog ought to be well-informed about these types of collars and how to use them properly as to not inflict injury to the dog.
The owner of the dog ought to be educated about the types of collars available and how to use them appropriately as to not cause injury to the dog. Jim Witt suggests visiting Country Brook Design to view the wide assortment of custom made Martingale Collars that are available in many sizes and colors.
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