Hi I Just Got A new lab?

mebcowcallum · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:42 pm Post subject: Hi I Just Got A new lab?

Hi guys i just got a new lab pup and are wondering what sort of collar and lead will be best, the dog is male and about 8 weeks old Very Happy

_Jules_ · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:49 pm Post subject:

Just get a soft nylon puppy collar to start off with. As they grow so fast, don't bother with anything expensive yet. Wink

I like long (6ft) training leads myself and despise Flexi-leads (the sort that get longer, on a reel), but I'm sure others like them. Wink

donnasdoodles · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 9:57 pm Post subject:

I hate flexi leads too, not only does it hurt your arm when the zoom along and get to the end of the lead but I am sure it can't do the dog any good when they get jerked back when they reach the far point of the lead.
Charly had a nylon collar to start with and a short lead to match.

mebcowcallum · Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: Cheers

Cheers guys, a great help! Wink

_Chris_ · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 6:58 pm Post subject:

We got a soft collar and a matching lead, we did have an extendable lead (on a reel) and it was great while Jess smaller and to practice the "come" in training sessions, but it will pull your arm out of socket with a bigger dog!!!

rach_willibob · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:06 pm Post subject:

I too started with a soft nylon puppy collar and lead...

I did and do use a flexi-lead occasionally, but don't really like it at all - I definitely didn't use it though until Danny was older and well used to his collar and lead... unfortunately sometimes there are places where a flexi-lead is the better option for us (normal leads not being long enough for Danny to have a run, long-lines too much hassle to wind in because there are other people about, and off-lead is restricted either by the rules of the park or Danny'**** and miss recall Rolling Eyes

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Crissi · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject:

Hello and welcome! I second the nylon collar too! It is amazing how fast they grow and he would soon grow out of it. They come in nice bright colours, a lovely electric blue would suit Oscar beautifully!!!!!

Tesco sell them for £4.99 or eBay is also a great place to shop for essentials...

I look forward to seeing more pictures of your gorgeous Oscar... Wink

Sonia · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject:

Ooo puppies! I love shopping for little ones knowing full well they won't last long! But hey, thats the excitement of bringing home a lttle one! Ebay is great for essentials, so just a cheap soft one as the others say. But it wont be long before you'll want to buy the next size up and there really are some beautiful collar sites around! Very Happy

mebcowcallum · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: cheers

Cheers for the help Laughing

i have settled for a nice red nylon collar and matching lead, i didn't go for anyting fancy knowing very well that it will not fit him in 3 months!
I have posted a photo in the introductions section, in wich soon after taken he decided he wanted to try and bite the strap hanging off of the camera! Very Happy

I will save you the troble of looking for it and post it again heare!

_Vicky_ · Posted: Sat Jan 20, 2007 7:49 pm Post subject:

awwwwwww I got one like this for my little puppy (he isnt even conceived yet mind you hehehehe) £3.75 including postage Collar_&_lead