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Originally Posted by 2Hounds
Martingales should be fitted snugly at the narrowest point to prevent escape, the loop allows a restricted tightening of a 2 finger width, which is only usually brief if the dog does try to back out of the collar, However it should then sit loosely lower on the neck when not in action, so i wouldn't adust it to stay at the top of the neck. Martingales (non buckle type) can be a faff to put on/off but please don't leave the collars on while your not home, because if it gets caught on something the dog won't be able to get free.
Adjusting your Martingale collar
To ensure your collar is properly adjusted, move the collar up to the narrowest part of the neck and pull upwards on the control loop (the part the D-ring is attached to). The two metal slides should come together but not touch. You should have at least a two finger distance between the two slides. This will ensure the collar will continue to tighten should the dog back up, preventing the collar from slipping off.
Around The Hounds
Hector in his martingale
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I understand what you're saying especially when you have a hound with a thin head, my post was aimed at L4L post, and I'm still interested in her reply re; the tightness up and around the neck.
I've never had to use a martingale, (rescued a dog with a half check and took it straight off I don't like them personally) or choke chains, and I do feel sad that people are using martingales like a choke.
I would only use halti harness, mekuti or a double ended lead/2 leads attached to collar and harness and that's my personal preference.