onthefly Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Guys - looking for advice on how to limit / eliminate collar burn.I'm a gun dog rookie, so even basic advice is welcomed.I know to 1) minimize time with collar on 2) make sure collar is high on neck and tight 3) make sure prongs stay on the back of the neck between the ears.Anything else? I was thinking of maybe switching to a new Garmin/tritronics collar because the collar is so much smaller than my Dogtra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaSwede Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I never put the collar on so that it's in the middle. It's either on the right or left of center. I switch it up daily.He's never had collar burn since he started wearing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackem33 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I have a tri tronics and my dog gets burned, its weird no matter where I position the collar it always end up on his left side. Must be the way he shakes off. Think maybe ill make a dummy collar cause I don't need to nic him much anymore Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefly Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 You seen the new Tritronics? I bet it's 1/3 the size/weight of my Dogtra. My thought is that even if the dog shakes off, it wouldn't move as easily. And, the contacts wouldn't rub as hard since it's lighter weight. No expert, but that makes sense to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ufatz Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Personally, if I had a collar that was burning my dog I think I'd stop using it.But that's just me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onthefly Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 It's not burning burning, like from electricity or heat. It's the prongs moving and rubbing that cause the sores on his neck. They scab over and heal up. Only happens when we do prolonged trips and it's 3+ days in the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretch Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I have never had a problem with my collor and i have a dogtra and a garmin astro on my pointer. I hunted 3 days straight last weekend with the dog running 32 miles during that time and no sores on her neck. To me it sounds like your putting the collor on to tight. I normally put the collor tight enough to were i can slip 2 fingers between the collor and neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Has more to do with the dog than the collar. Some are just more susceptible to it. You have the right ideas with air time and proper fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ufatz Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Okay gang, now I understand "burning". While I have a collar it does not get much use and I have never had a problem. Occurs to me however that we might like to choose a different adjective to describe the collar sores you are referring to as there ARE people who might make a real fuss about "burning" dogs necks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackem33 Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 My Dogg develops a hot spot. Only while duck hunting when he's getting wet and shaking off all the time. He always heals up for the following weekend.it seems to bother me more than it bothers him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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