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What type of collars do you guys use for your tie out set ups? Also, what do you recommend for a tie down?
Thanks . Kevin | |
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Moderator Posts: 251 | I try not to have chain spots, they're a lot more work to maintain than pens. But when I do I use 2 inch flat nylon collars. I have had dogs whose necks were as big or bigger than their heads. For that I use a self tightening collar. It's flat nylon with a pair of metal loops, another loop of nylon goes through those metal loops and their is a metal piece on that nylon loop to hook on to. When they pull it tightens the nylon loop and pulls the metal loops together. It's almost like a choker but it will only go so far. That keeps it from slipping and eliminates the risk of strangulation you'd get with a choke collar. I use the building anchors you get from building supply stores rather than dog anchors. I drive them level with the ground and attach a swivel to it then I use an addalink to connect it to the chain. Then another to attach a bullclip. Some dogs can work their way out of a dog clip. | |
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Some dogs can work their way out of a bull clip too. I use them, but I inspect them for tight closure. Many have a little gap in them. If you see one like that, put it back and get another. Oversized "dog clips" that are like giant bull clips are available at lowes and they are very good, but a bit pricey. For collars, I use a 2" wide triple ply nylon collar. We have them made to my specs locally. Our tie out anchors are truck axles. I dig a hold that is about 1 foot by 1 foot and about 6" deep...make a small loop in the chain (5/16" high tensil strength) with a add a link/quick link...and then hammer the axle through the hole made in the chain until it is pegged tight into the ground, and then I put the dirt back on top of the hole so the chain comes out of the ground. I use high tensil strength chain because it is harder...and harder means more wear resistent as the dogs run circles. For smaller dogs I would use 1/4." for really big dogs I might use 3/8" (and have done so with a few), but generally that is overkill. If you can't get an axle, you can use a post hole digger and dig a hole about 2 feet deep...get a 3/8" high tensil strength chain about 3' long and about wrap it around a stick with about 2 feet of chain hanging off the stick. Lay the stick across over the hole so the chain is hanging down into the hole and in the center. Then pour concrete into the hole. Wait a day...unwrap the stick from the remaining foot of chain. Then add a swivel and a longer chain using add-a-links/quick links. This way as the chain wears, you can replace the dog lead portion...as the anchor part that goes into the concrete will last a LONG time. | |
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