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Is 8 months ok for a training collar?

Discussion in 'Training & Behavior' started by Ju_13, Feb 3, 2014.

  1. Ju_13

    Ju_13 Pup

    I rescued my red nose a month ago, the shelter said he was approximately 7 months old which makes him about 8. Is it ok to start with a weighted collar at this point? I want it for both building a little muscle but also tiring this active pup out. I've read that under a year you still want to be cautious.

    Thanks for any opinions and advice
     
    Ju_13, Feb 3, 2014
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  2. Tiznow

    Tiznow Big Dog

    Please don't put weight around the neck of a dog. It's not okay for building muscle or for any other reason.
     
    Tiznow, Feb 3, 2014
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  3. Ju_13

    Ju_13 Pup

    tanks for your reply. Why do you say that? They make them specifically for dogs, and they are sold on many dog websites...
     
    Ju_13, Feb 3, 2014
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  4. Tiznow

    Tiznow Big Dog

    Common sense tells me that a dog's NECK is not a weight-bearing structure.
    There are lots of ways to exercise a dog without putting weight on it's neck.
    Exercise and activity should be fun for a dog, not a burden.

    A dog's neck is not supposed to be all muscle-bound anyway. You want it limber and "reachy".
     
    Tiznow, Feb 6, 2014
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