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February 23, 2009

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Colette D.
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Thank you for following through with your great idea...you maybe saving many dogs!
 
mcreynoldsj
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For dogs who are in the back yard or blocked off area in the house, that's a fantastic idea! I don't know if it would work on walks when the dog sees a rabit, deer or another dog it wants to go check out. I'd be scared my dog would break away when it shouldn't.
 
Brianna T.
Brianna T. (dogluvr9507)
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that is such a GOOD idea!!
 
Cindi K.
Cindi K. (tinaturner)
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great idea to have a break away collar
 
portn
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An excellent product and about time. I have heard and seen the story that caused the creation of this product too often.
 
Paige R.
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Wow this sounds like a great company. So many innovative ideas!
 
ConnieMelton
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This sounds like a great product. I have used the Premier Breakaway collar on all my dogs. Years ago we had two rowdy puppies and one pup's adjustable collar was accidently pulled too tight by the other pup. If I hadn't been right there, the puppy would have strangled to death. Since then, only breakaways for my dogs. This new stretch collar sounds like a great alternative.
 
Edith F.
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I used to have a collar with elastic for our killer cat. I wonder if an expandable dog collar would be safe if the dog tried to back out of it. My dog has a very thick furry ruff - I wonder if it would be safe for her
 
jerry08
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good idea
 
Pai's Mom
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There is always room for good ideas. How easy is it for the dog to slip out on an average walk though if he is pulling hard?
 
kadiquilts
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I wondered this, too. I prefer a harness.
 
kavykeeper
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I could see a large, strong dog being able to get out of it. Too bad there wasn't a video demonstrating how it works.
 
Judy W.
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It is wonderful what we create for the love of our animals!
 
Kelly P.
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thats a great idea!¡!¡!
 
azzurrapl
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Good idea - just hope it stays on the dogs.... just came back from a petstore where a dog got hit by a car - it (I don't know if it was a female or male dog) - the owner had one a martingdale collar on the dog and it got out of it and started running around the parking lot? A Car hit it - I ran to the dog and the owner and wrapped the dogs leg in a bandage - she immediatelt went inside to see the Vet Group there? I think I will stay with the harness I use on Nico?
 
Edith F.
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scarey story. you must have been pretty upset.
I am surprised the dog backed out of the martindale. Cricket has always worn one along with her buckle collar, because she has a full furry ruff, and she can back out of the buckle collar, but never her martindale.
 
azzurrapl
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I thought it was a martingale? I was scared - but I was at my car and Nico was inside and I got my first aid kit and was wrapping the leg when a person from the Vet clinic came out - they got a cart and put the dog into it and took him inside. I use a harness on Nico - it works so I won't play with fire.....
 
Edith F.
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you are right
 
Megan N.
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So glad to hear about this product. have heard way too many stories about pups dying because of this very issue.
 
Di
Di (di6)
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Great product! If I had active dogs, this would definitely be on my list!
 
Margaret W.
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I opted for a colllar with a stretch section to fit my hunter cat with a bell to warn the barkyard birds of his presence. Somehow he always manages to get it off. Perhaps the collars discussed in the article have a better design.
 
Lee Lee
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Sound like an awesome product and it saves lives!
 
Lisa Z.
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It sounds like a great idea. When I was younger I lost my dog by a hanging. Wish we would of had one of these.
 
JimDog
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That's a really good idea. We've done it for cats for a long time. Now it's Rover's turn.
 
Catherine J.
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This is a great idea. I've had a dog get its jaw stuck under another dogs collar which twisted the collar. Fortunately there was a human and a pair of scissors near by to cut the collar off. I also worry about leaving a collar on in a dog crate. What if the collar gets caught on something while I'm gone?
I just wonder how they keep the dog from slipping its collar.
 
kadiquilts
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Never leave a dog in a crate with a collar on......dangerous!
 
Claudia
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Sounds like a great idea.
 
Lauren W.
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How do they work? Slip out of their collar sounds like get loose from a chain or a leash?? My sister has a puppy that hung itself as well though, would like to know how it works...see it in a store...
 
jaswinder
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looks good but i guess nothing can replace proper training
 
Amber C.
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Many times if a dog is hung, it's not a training issue but a genuine accident. A dog playing in his own well fenced yard or kennel could get caught on something and choke to death. Usually I'm all about more training, but in this case I think a product to combat this issue is definitely warranted.
 
kadiquilts
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Or why does a dog even need to wear a collar when he/she is playing in his/her own yard?
 
Amber C.
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Because while we can account for our own actions and sometimes even that of our pets, we live in a world with other people. :) The UPS man might come and open the gate on his way to the door, or the neighborhood kid might try to pet the dog and let it out by accident, etc etc. I for one would want my roaming dog to have his tags!
 
karen b.
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great idea!
 
Lisa S.
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I wish I had a collar like this several years ago. My son had a small dog and she tried to jump out of her pen. My son was very upset. He still talks about her.
 
SonyaJS
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It reminds me of the break away cat collars.
 
bejoubum
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This collar is a great idea; I'd love to know where to find one!
 
kathy
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This sounds like a great idea to me.
 
Cheryl
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I too wonder how it would work with dogs on a leash while walking. I think the idea is great in some aspects (just like the break away collars for cats), but would be afraid to walk my dogs if they were wearing these. What if a rabbit or squirrel ran and caught their eye? I'd be afraid they'd get loose.
 
Terri D.
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How does it work when you have the animal on a leash?
 
Chris G.
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My dogs love hedge hunting for rabbits on the farm and I do worry about them being caught up by a branch or on a bit of fence or gate, hope this comes to the UK
 
Melissa16
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Doesn't that mean the dog could get out of his collar when you don't want him to? We wouldn't want more strays walking around.
 
samsamjr2
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Good idea.
 
kas2b6
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Interesting idea, but it wouldn't be necessary if people wouldn't leave their dogs unattended outside - that's when they actually get into dangerous situations.
 
Erica A.
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I think this was a genius idea. My friend hada dog that died because it was choked to death when it's collar got stuck on something. I've always worried about my dogs when they are wearing their collars. I would totally buy one.
 
AnimalLover021
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sounds like a good idea
 
Gerry F.
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Sounds great. I worried about this too, so whem my dog is out in the fenced yard, he wears only an adjustable nylon collar. I keep it loose enough that he can slip out of it if necessary. When outside the yard or house, he wears a choke chain. But he is never alone with it.
 
Rebecca L.
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Awesome! I never thought about that.
 
mmiicchheellllee
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This is such a great idea.
 
RICHARD V.
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What a great idea to protect our pets from choking. I hope this product and other they make end up in all stores.
 
Craig W.
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sounds like a good idea, but how will it hold up if you have a good sized dog that is very strong, you have it on a leash like you are supposed to, and it sees something it wants to chase or attack (heaven forbid) and it jerks and pulls very hard? Will the collar release and let the dog get free, or will it hold, needing to be pulled from a certain angle to be able to release?
 
Bobbi G.
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This is a wonderful invention. When my dog was a puppy, she almost strangled herself; Bravo to this person who thought out of the box.
 
Brenda R.
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Wonderful idea! Was wondering if a safety collar would ever be available.
 
angelle f.
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great idea!!
 
Stephanie D.
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I think this is a great idea. I would buy one even though my dog is always outside with someone. What if you are on the other side of the yard and your dog gets stuck it is normal for a dog to fight it and they could hurt themselves in the few seconds it takes for you to get there and unclip their collar.
 
Ashley S.
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This collar could save a dog's life and that makes them worthwhile.
 
Terri w.
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This is a good idea, they have breakaway halters for horses in case they get into trouble. This collar definatly could save the life of dogs
 
Peggy
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My dogs are never out of my sight when outside. The collar is a good idea for outside animals I guess.
 
Whitney
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I went to that website listed in the article. The collapsible bowls are very cool!
 
Veronica L.
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A leather collar works the same...
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