How to Adjust a Martingale Collar - Don't Make This Mistake!

Martingale dog collar. How to adjust and fit the collar to your dog.
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[@ginacarlson2633]

i have been buying these collars for the past year for my daughters (my grand doggies) flat coat retrievers (now a year old and a lot bigger) for each stage of growth and leash training i get them from amazon - collar instructions are never included but so glad you stressed that these collars should be replaced with a regular collar the dogs are with me all the time with these collars on but off they come at night when it’s bed time for them glad that i finally found and watched your instructional youtube thank you

[@WeR1bodyNChrist]

I am glad you stated to be sure that the two rings didn’t touch, now I know where I went wrong after placing the collar on my dog. The collar was too loose. Thank you for this video! 😊 3:37

[@jenifergreenwell450]

Thanks! Again, great information! I do remember that I ALWAYS removed the Martingale collars from my dogs because the loop can get caught on something and hurt them.

[@jimmie200]

This type collar is the only collar to use. I used them on my two Rat Terriers. If a dog spooks, they can't slip out of the collar. I took them off when we got inside the house. Never keep them on a dog inside the house or in the yard. That ring can catch on something.

[@md2992]

I am glad you stressed not leaving them on when unattended. When I took my daughter's dog to board in a kennel, she had on the martingale collar that I made, and I also took a standard collar that had a buckle. When we picked her up, we were not told of the incident with the martingale collar. She (the dog) was able to slip the collar off her neck and chew near the rings. I am just glad they were able to get it from her before she shredded it completely because she could have swallowed the rings.

[@fairytailcollars4997]

M D So scary, and just as scary that they didn’t tell you about it. Yes, it is so important to use martingale for training purposes and walks and take them off and replace them with a flat collar when you get home, or can’t watch them 24/7. Thanks for sharing your story and glad your dog is ok!

[@What.The.Chell_lol]

most well behaved dog ever! i've had many breeds but never a Dobie , would love to rescue one someday .

[@turnerjames]

OMG THANK YOU was wondering what I was doing wrong and I has it around the wrong way. I was so confused. Thank you!!!!

[@purplesnowqueen12396]

Such a good puppers. I'll be ordering one soon, and coming back to this vid.

[@sharoneacott9528]

Thank you so much! There's nothing more frightening than having your Greyhound slip her leash!

[@abigailenriquez546]

Gracias por la información! Estaba a punto de devolverlo 🤗

[@Lovercoffee]

Just bought one and I was about to put it in the wrong way! My dogs are pullers I really hope this martingayle collar discourages it! So they can walk nicely! 😅

[@dobermanguy9437]

Great video I've been using a Martingale collar for a while one day I took it off and then when I put it back on something did not seem right and it was the way you were showing when it was not adjusted properly till I figure it out now all is good good video nice looking dog

[@fairytailcollars4997]

Thank you! Glad the video helped! And, thanks...we think he's a handsome dog, too!

[@silvialake5829]

Great! Thank you. I can't believe how I've been using this collar all wrong, and worse, neither the dog trainer nor the rescue rep explained to me how to use it properly. I digress...

[@bridgebreak5647]

Very informative, thanks!

[@REQtip]

Great explanation, thanks!

[@user-ko1lf2im4i]

Very helpful. Thank you from Korea.😄👍

[@APurpleApple]

This is so helpful! Thank you

[@bethechangeyouwanttoseeint1050]

Great video very helpful 😊👍

[@DG-mv6zw]

Great, clear methodical tutorial for someone like me who hasn't yet bought a martingale, but planning to. Couple of quick questions please: My SMALL Podenco Andaluz (Andalusian Hound) has been advised to use a harness as well as a regular collar since she's a nervous rescue dog who could escape. We use a lead divider which attaches to both the collar and the harness (on her back) simultaneously. 1. Would a harness affect the normal performance of a martingale? 2. Most of the martingale collar here in the UK are quite broad as they're used for dogs much bigger than mine eg Lurchers, greyhounds, larger podencos etc. Could my small Podenco still use one of those collars assuming, of course, that the martingale is the correct size for the girth of her neck? 3. Martingales are typically very secure, but would it become less secure with the addition of her harness? Apologies for the long-winded questions 😀. Many thanks 👍

[@fairytailcollars4997]

Thank you so much for the compliment! Okay, so... #1. We do not recommend using a martingale in conjunction with a harness. We understand why they advise using a regular collar with a harness, but I would just keep using a regular snap or buckle collar for that purpose, as yes, it's possible a harness could affect the performance of the martingale. #2. Sighthounds do look fantastic in broad collars and I especially like the broad tapered collars on them! It looks to me as though the small Podenco Andaluz has a long neck and is about the size of an Italian Greyhound? If they are, then yes, they probably could wear a broader martingale, but a 1" collar would fit them well. #3. Yes, martingales are very secure and if adjusted correctly, your hound won't be able to slip out of it and shouldn't need a harness as extra security. But, saying that, there are different styles of martingales and some are made with a quick release snap, and some are even break away collars, so be sure to purchase a martingale that doesn't have those two features. Also, I don't remember if I covered this in the video, but in case I didn't. It's always a good idea to take the martingale off a dog when they are not supervised. I use martingales for all of my dogs when I take them for walks and then remove them when we get home, as if they get the loop caught on a knob or something they will begin to struggle and the martingale will twist and continue to tighten around their neck, strangling them. So, we recommend using martingales for walks and training and replacing it with a snap or buckle collar when at home. Thank you so much for your comment and question!

[@DG-mv6zw]

Thanks so much for taking the time to give me such a comprehensive answer. Everything you advised makes perfect sense. I didn't even realize the potential of a martingale to be dangerous while unsupervised, so glad you pointed that out. Looks like I'll have to decide between the use of a harness and the use of a martingale collar. Thankfully the info you gave me helps me to arrive at a decision. Thanks again, and greetings from Scotland 👍

[@calistacraft8395]

I checked out the etsy shop and you make BEAUTIFUL collars... I just wish you shipped to Japan (because I live in Japan). ;-;

[@peternicholson26]

Thank you very much for explaining this. I need to correct an email I just sent haha

[@pf7746]

We have a martingale collar for our greyhound but it is very stiff, so tightening it when putting it on and loosening it when taking it off is quite difficult. Does anybody have any tips?

[@TammyInTheUniverseShow]

There is a husky doggy I caught when she had this gravity feed or stuck on her head She wound up in the shelter then they were going to euthanize her so I adopted her but now I can't catch her again in my own yard so I ordered a martingale collar and can't get it on her I have to find another way to catch her going to use a throw net but the collar has to stay on her 24/7 along with the leash because there will be no other way we could get it back on her for training but I will observe her of course for safety at all times

[@Chris-Alia]

Once the collar is properly sized and on your dog, the 2 rings are NOT supposed to touch, right?

[@fairytailcollars4997]

That's right. If they touch, it probably adjusted too much and easy for the dog to slip out of.

[@melaniec.908]

Can you please tell me how to keep this collar from falling down the neck? I have put it on correctly and it still slips down the neck of the dog.

[@lilianevernemmen1527]

Is this collar appropriate for a pug?

[@royhoyt361]

When using the martingale do you recommend taking the regular collar off, or is it ok to use the martingale with a regular collar on? Thank you!

[@fairytailcollars4997]

Hello Roy, Sorry for the delayed reply. It's personal preference. A lot of our customers use the martingale for walks, but leave the regular collar on, which holds the tags. This way the leash hardware doesn't continuously hit the tags and make a lot of noise. We just always recommend taking the martingale off after a walk/training and leaving the regular collar on.

[@clockworkgoofytails8818]

Nice

[@joemc111]

My problem is all adjusters are plastic, they all slip. Am I the only person having this problem? I might try yours but if it slips can I send it back. The only way I have made these adjustable slip things is to sew the collar.

[@xsteel3292]

do you have to unjust it to get it off and readjust each time you put it on?? No one ever shows taking it off HA

[@fairytailcollars4997]

Good question x Steel. No, you shouldn't have to unadjust and readjust everytime you put it on/take it off. Maybe if the dogs head is much larger than their body, yes, but for the most part, once the martingale is adjusted the first time, it should fit over the dogs head just fine when taking off/putting on. We'll make another video to include the collar being taken off. Thanks for your question.

[@brittanidouglas1609]

My dogs are to big neck bully breed. What do you recommend for every day no slip. They roam our 6 acres and just invade I gotta pull them from an animal they may attack if off leash if they happen upon one?

[@LongGrovesAmeliaEarhart]

So this looks like it will adjust large enough to get over my Giant Schnauzer's posted ears. Hmmmm. If this is sufficient for a pup who still pulls at times, rather than a training collar, that would be great!!!!

[@godboz5952]

I have a big dog she's a Labrador she

[@pngwyn0419]

We adopted our dog and were told to only use the martingale and nothing else. Our dog is raw around his neck and scrstching.

[@fairytailcollars4997]

Is your dog a greyhound? I ask because that is common for greyhounds, or sighthounds to wear only martingales. Your dog certainly should not be raw around his neck and scratching, though. You need to make sure you have the collar fitted properly and will want to feel around the back of the collar to see if there is anything protruding that is causing discomfort. Also, we do not advise keeping a collar on your dog at all times, especially martingales. We recommend using them for walks and training only and then taking them off once home and or unsupervised, as accidents can happen where the collar or the loop of the collar wraps around a knob or other dogs jaws which can cause severe injuries or death.

[@lelagordond1251]

What happen if my dog gave me problems... about the caller

[@kweenjade01]

Why do people like these cloth martingales? They don't work as well as the traditional martingale with a small chain. The main reason is your dog gets no audible warning. Pretty stupid if you're trying to communicate with your pet. I would only use a cloth martingale after my dog was successfully trained on a chain martingale.

[@sharonjackson5850]

Talks to fast. Confusing

[@anthonywandowicz8084]

I hate this collar . I can't figure out how to get it off

[@m.t.7237]

I still don’t get it

[@robwalt7049]

Why would you give instructions on opening the package "inside the package"? Makes no sense. Likewise, why do people making videos waste our time with useless verbiage when they could easily and quickly show you what to do? I mean really, do we care about your dog's ball?

[@drax09]

These collars totally suck. Designed wrong!

[@aerorider04]

Loose the up talk and you might be more convincing. You sound like every sentence is a question