Kira getting an issue on her neck

[UnitySpirit64]

Will go to vet if don't get this issue solved. I have never had to use any control collars on my previous american dobies but my european has really bad issues with obedience so I have been using a training collar. Shocking I avoid but the beep and buzz does do well. I'm thinking collar but can't decide if its food allergy, collar or the mosquito infestation we have had with all the rain. Mosquitos I would not think would be under the collar. There are a lot of small pea size lumps as well under skin. Rest of her body and skin are just glistening. I also feed vitamins on top of good quality dog food for skin and coat. Just had an idea maybe someone has had this come up on there dogs necks. And also do not keep it on her for many hours at a time only while training.

 

[JanS]

It looks to me like it's just irritated from the collar.

 

[Cferg]

No need to go to vet. It for sure is from the prongs on the ecollar box. Try rotating the position of the collar from day to day.

 

[Ravenbird]

This looks low down on the neck for an e-collar, but can't tell for sure by the photo. E-collars should be snug high up on the neck just below the ears at the jaw line. Not just for proper contact, but when those metal contacts bounce around on the neck it's constantly rubbing the skin & hair. Snug fit = little to no movement. My dog has worn hers on hours-long hikes in the mountains, constant moving, running etc. as well as some training sessions and there has never been any hint of irritation. Over 4 years now, rarely have to use it on hikes but it goes on every time for safety reasons.

Black e-collar shown here, high up on neck, doesn't move or slide up or down. Reflective regular-fit flat collar on as well. If your e-collar (or prong for that matter) is where the flat collar is in the photo, you'll cause lots of rubbing from those metal contacts.

 

[UnitySpirit64]

No need to go to vet. It for sure is from the prongs on the ecollar box. Try rotating the position of the collar from day to day.

ok

 

[UnitySpirit64]

This looks low down on the neck for an e-collar, but can't tell for sure by the photo. E-collars should be snug high up on the neck just below the ears at the jaw line. Not just for proper contact, but when those metal contacts bounce around on the neck it's constantly rubbing the skin & hair. Snug fit = little to no movement. My dog has worn hers on hours-long hikes in the mountains, constant moving, running etc. as well as some training sessions and there has never been any hint of irritation. Over 4 years now, rarely have to use it on hikes but it goes on every time for safety reasons.

Black e-collar shown here, high up on neck, doesn't move or slide up or down. Reflective regular-fit flat collar on as well. If your e-collar (or prong for that matter) is where the flat collar is in the photo, you'll cause lots of rubbing from those metal contacts.

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yes ok probably why it never worked well too beautiful girl

 

[UnitySpirit64]

No need to go to vet. It for sure is from the prongs on the ecollar box. Try rotating the position of the collar from day to day.

I am not sure what you mean by position. You mean higher or lower? I just did not want it pushing into her neck to much and I really hate using it but she can be so stubborn in commands right now if I don't. Its like her hearing works only when it is on her.. Also I did not notice one of the rubber covers was off of it. I bet thats what is irritating it more. All new to me ecollars. I have extras at least I fixed it now . I did not realize it had to be so high up on the neck. Sometimes I get to lazy reading up on new things. You can teach an old lady new tricks only after shes awaken from her nap and her meds are wore off. lol

 

[Ravenbird]

I did not notice one of the rubber covers was off of it.

? What rubber covers?

Its like her hearing works only when it is on her.

I nick-named the e-collar "hearing aids".

 

[Cferg]

I am not sure what you mean by position.

Rotating it between left right and center. Keeping it up on the neck like @Ravenbird posted a pic of.

 

[UnitySpirit64]

? What rubber covers?

I nick-named the e-collar "hearing aids".

There are tip covers. they are rubber or whatever they are made of . One was missing. Im surprised you don't know what they are. They have to be on there to keep them from rubbing all the hair and skin off like happened to mine.

 

[UnitySpirit64]

Rotating it between left right and center. Keeping it up on the neck like @Ravenbird posted a pic of. View attachment 147175

you must have it on really tight because there is no way to make it go right or left when I put mine on. Its in center always. But I did raise it up and used some Sublimed sulphur mixed with olive oil on the part that is rubbed and bumpy. Its almost gone now.

 

[UnitySpirit64]

? What rubber covers?

I nick-named the e-collar "hearing aids".

Thats what I meant by her hearing getting better.

 

[UnitySpirit64]

It looks to me like it's just irritated from the collar.

she does not wear a collar. Only when we go to town or maybe if were doing something outside the pen and its loose can't rub. I don't keep it on mostly now use a head halter anyways. I can lead her with my pinky with it on her. It was the ecollar

 

[earlthedoberman]

glad that ointment is helping soothe the irritation!

 

[Ddski5]

Rubber tips on ECollar electrodes? Uhhh…that’s a first for me.

Been using an ECollar for close to 10yrs and never heard or used rubber tips. What ECollar are you using?

I’ve never encountered irritation or hair loss. It does not stay on outside of training time and after a couple of times, I relocate the ECollar to a different location high up on the neck.

To me adding a middle man to the situation would:
-add more worry- losing one or both
-have barrier on there that would possibly decrease consistency and true conductivity

Many of us have been very successful without rubber tips, just not necessary.

 

[Ravenbird]

Rubber tips on ECollar electrodes? Uhhh…that’s a first for me.

Been using an ECollar for close to 10yrs and never heard or used rubber tips.

Same here.

 

[MyBuddy]

The E-collar that I got for Kali came with rubber tips also. It's supposed to help save the fur but it also dumbs down the shock. So I guess it's a individual thing. Most people use it without the rubber tips. I started with them on but they eventually fell off and I didn't even notice.

For me, on a little dog like Kali, I'm not using it like you would on a doberman.... Tight and high around the neck. For her, it's just floating loosely on her neck because all I use is the sound and sometimes vibration. And she can feel the vibration even though its not tight to her neck. She's excellent with the sound alone.

 

[MyBuddy]

Mine

 

[Ddski5]

For me, on a little dog like Kali, I'm not using it like you would on a doberman.... Tight and high around the neck. For her, it's just floating loosely on her neck because all I use is the sound and sometimes vibration. And she can feel the vibration even though its not tight to her neck. She's excellent with the sound alone.

Yeah, if you hit Kali with what I use to hit Rag with?? That would be equivalent to putting Kali in the Angola Prison death row E-chair. Lol.

 

[Ravenbird]

I'm sure the NVK works just fine for Kali, and will probably be fine for Annie as well when it comes time to teach her some reminders of boundaries. I personally wouldn't recommend this collar for a high drive dog and/or with a high pain threshold though. Especially if they are bordering on dangerous behavior: lunging, running off, chasing cats or wildlife, these dogs will need a Dogtra, Educator or similar device.