adudle00 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I'm currently using a martingale, but I feel like a harness might be better when taking them out for a walk around the neighborhood since I don't know how he'll react yet. The martingale is good, but I feel a little weary that he still might be able to slip out of it, because he did while we were were walking him at the kennel. Any advice/suggestions? Recommendations on a harness? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Since Micah is skittish I've always been afraid that he'd slip his Martingale collar. He wears a martingale but when I walk him away from our home I use a harness. He could care less and momma feels he's safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 How to properly fit a martingale collar: http://www.2houndsdesign.com/How-to-properly-fit-a-Martingale-Collar-p-21.html Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
45MPHK9 Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 (edited) More info on how to properly fit a martingale: http://classichound.com/pages/faq Edited January 8, 2013 by 45MPHK9 Quote Tricia with Kyle, our senior mutt dog Always missing Murray Maldives, Bee Wiseman, River, Hopper, Kaia, and Holly Oaks Holly“You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.“ -Bob Dylan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I use a martingale and a 6' leash. Look at the links above about fitting a martingale. Also, if the pup tries to back down pull the leash down towards the ground and it will be harder for the dog to slip out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 the martingale if adjusted properly will do the trick. may i suggest you browse youtube and look for "how to" hold a leash and walk your dog. i'm sure some obedience clubs and trainers have videos. you might pick up some tricks that will offer comfort on your side. the dog reads your security or insecurity directly thru the leash! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitycake Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 We use a martingale and a 5 foot lead, without any qualms - but Monty is completely sedate, nor does he want to chase anything! If I were worried (if he were a spook or just anxious at certain things) I'd use a harness quick as anything! One thing everyone should do, no matter which type of dog-containment-system you use (collar or harness) is to check to make sure that none of the connections have slipped looser. We have to adjust Monty's martingale maybe once or twice a month because the buckle slips just the tiniest bit and the fabric seems to relax enough to make getting it off and on a bit easier. It doesn't look like it has slipped, but it gets just the tiniest bit looser. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winnie Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 We use martingale collars on two of our greys. The other wears a harness due to a compressed disc in her neck. We have used both the Premier Sure Fit or Wiggles, Whiskers and Wags No-Pull harnesses. Both work equally as good. Quote Laura with Celeste (ICU Celeste) and Galgos Beatrix and Encarna The Horse - Gracie (MD Grace E) Bridge Angels Faye Oops (Santa Fe Oops), Bonny (Bonny Drive), Darcy (D's Zipperfoot) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatyC Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hello, I just read your post as we have just got peggy and having a similiar predicament as she is scared of noises and traffic and she keeps trying to slip her collar. We are going to get a harness tomorrow as everyone is recommending it on here and it will be a lot calmer walking her knowing that she can't slip it. I will let you know how we get on with it if you like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adudle00 Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 the martingale if adjusted properly will do the trick. may i suggest you browse youtube and look for "how to" hold a leash and walk your dog. i'm sure some obedience clubs and trainers have videos. you might pick up some tricks that will offer comfort on your side. the dog reads your security or insecurity directly thru the leash! Will do, Thanks! Hello, I just read your post as we have just got peggy and having a similiar predicament as she is scared of noises and traffic and she keeps trying to slip her collar. We are going to get a harness tomorrow as everyone is recommending it on here and it will be a lot calmer walking her knowing that she can't slip it. I will let you know how we get on with it if you like? Yes! I would love to hear about your experience with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I believe that a martigale fitted properly (high and tight) won't allow a dog to slip out. BUT - I've walked some seriously skittish new fosters that've about choked themselves on a martingale. Now - that did not truly hurt them, and they did not get away. But - the fear that they caused themselves by being constricted by their collar did not help my goal of teaching calm walking. So - I have used harnesses. I use them as a training aide only - and I use a martingale at the same time. The martingale is for walking - the harness is for damage control when the dog goes nuts. I use 2 leashes. I think all dogs should learn to walk on a collar - the harness stops the dogs for out-of-control situations. Your goal is to reduce the out-of-control situations. Teach confidence. Teach good walking. Teach tolerance. Use the harness as the safety net - until the dog gets beyond the fears that cause the panic. Your goal - in my mind - is to teach the dog to walk with a collar. Don't use the harness as a crutch - use it as a tool. Eventually you shouldn't NEED the harness if you can get the dog beyond the fear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 We used a WWW harness on Truman because he's a puller, but phased it out in obedience class. I'd say a properly fitted martingale works 90% of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest maidmarcia Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I have the regular martingale that the rescue group gave to me on adoption and I have this one: except it's in a red print for my boy. And we use a regular 6' leash. At first I was worried that he would slip his martingale, especially since I would occasionally tie him outside a coffee shop for a couple minutes, but he never has. It just takes some getting used to and your grey will have to adjust to it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferS Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Also, just note that dogs can also get out of a harness if not fitted properly. My 2 greys wear the Wiggles Wags & Whiskers harness; Wylie because he pulls, and Razz because she sometimes spooks. I like them for both reasons. I have only walked dogs with a martingale if I know they are good on a leash, not shy, not pullers, not high prey drive, etc. Otherwise, I prefer a harness. Quote Forever in my heart: my girl Raspberry & my boys Quiet Man, Murphy, Ducky, Wylie & Theo www.greyhoundadventures.org & www.greyhoundamberalert.org & www.duckypaws.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 I use a harness for both of mine. Leash reactive means I've been scared of doing damage to their necks. And they both chase so harnesses work. But they can also walk on collars when I want them to. But that's taken time. Invest in good quality martingales. I've found some of the fancier ones, while pretty, seem to slip, perhaps because of the fabrics used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 We use safety leashes that have the martingale collar integrated into the leash as one piece. They are adjusted a little tighter than the fancy collars, and the webbing material isn't nearly as stiff. There is no clip that can fail or be accidentally disconnected. In in the event that the they could ever somehow slip one of these, their other collar with all their tags are still on them for ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 Like those leashes! Where did they come from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 My lovely wife (GT member KansasGrey) made them! I hope someone else know's where you can buy them, I know they are available, because that's how she got the idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 My lovely wife (GT member KansasGrey) made them! I hope someone else know's where you can buy them, I know they are available, because that's how she got the idea. Not fair!!!!! You can't show a great thing like that (I suspect my DH would prefer to use one of those than the others available) and then smugly inform me that you have them because your wife is talented with that sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KsFrets Posted January 12, 2013 Share Posted January 12, 2013 In my own defense she got the idea from a thread here on Grey Talk several years ago... so someone here has got to know who markets them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhiteWave Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Depends on where we are going. To a dog event with lots of people/dogs around, I will use a 1 1/2- 2 " martingale and 4-5ft leash. Going hiking, I use a 1" waterproof buckle collar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KatyC Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 hello, just to let you know that we have been using the harness since Tuesday now and it is great! We are actually double leashing with a harness and a collar at the moment to be on the safe side. But the harness is good it is giving me the confidence to walk her and not be worried that she will escape. I think we will always use it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Great that you've got a solution that works for you. If things are still a little out of hand, I've found the harnesses with a front clip are very good - the dog pulls or lunges and is spun around to face you instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FluffyDuff Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Like those leashes! Where did they come from? I found these. I'm not sure if they are the same thing. http://www.petjoyonline.com/Martingale-All-in-One-Leash-and-Collar-p/col-0018.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandiandwe Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looks like it, although the collar seems to start at size 18 inches, which wouldn't work for my angels' delicate little necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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