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best chain?

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Scrappy2k4, Dec 29, 2004.

  1. Scrappy2k4

    Scrappy2k4 Pup

    As my APBT gets older I am scared that he will try to jump my fence. A lot of kids play out side my house. I want to start chaining him in the back yard. what is a good chain to get that he wont just rip out the ground?
     
    Scrappy2k4, Dec 29, 2004
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  2. powder925

    powder925 Big Dog

    A chain spot is only as good as the weakest link which is usally the collar.As long as you have a good collar attached to a chain that is stonger then the collar and have the chain anchored good you shouldn't have any problems
     
    powder925, Dec 29, 2004
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  3. TERRIBLE TEXAS

    TERRIBLE TEXAS Guest

    get a good stake, i use a fence post dug deep in the ground with cement, a 10 foot 3/8 inch link chain
     
    TERRIBLE TEXAS, Dec 29, 2004
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  4. JCleve86

    JCleve86 Big Dog

    I'm not a big fan of keeping dogs outside, but if you must...DO NOT get a huge chain for your dog. This will only break down his muscles and can cause spinal damage. As I said, I'm not a huge fan of outdoor dogs so the other members here can probably help you out more on this...one thing I'll add though...don't just attach the chain to your dogs collar. Get an o-ring (available at a few online stores including acmekennel.com and http://www.dresslersdog.com/hardware01.html) and put the collar through that, and then attach the chain to the o-ring. That way, the dog would have to snap the o-ring to break free (provided that the rest of the chain is strong). From what I hear, most problems with dogs busting chain systems is due to busting collars or the d-rings on the collars...so this completely bypasses that issue. You might consider getting a cable rather than a chain too...
     
    JCleve86, Dec 29, 2004
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