Mobezilla Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Sooo... which do you like best? Is there any real difference between the martingale and semi-slip besides the shape, and do you prefer one over the other? Is one less safer, i.e. more likely to choke your dog? Does one wear on the fur more than the other, i.e. the half check chain rubbing against the neck? Sorry I currently have a semi slip and although I love it I just wanted opinions on the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I personally prefer half checks, they sit nicely around the neck and it's the dog's bling Semi-slips annoy me as they have to be on a certain way for the slip to release when on a lead Martingales annoy me because the loop doesnt hang right, it seems to hang in a big circle, which can get caught on stuff. My guys all use half checks on pavement walks and in the house, mine wear them quite loose though, more so than most other dogs, but they dont try to slip them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MollynDiesel Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Im the same as sid, i prefer half checks. Had semi slip and although its a simple design its just annoying trying to get it the right way. So half check here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've never tried semi-slips or half checks. So my vote is going to the martingale. Easy to use, IMO, and pretty safe as there's no risk for choking as it only closes half way. The kid I use is this: Except the loops aren't as big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormy Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Shadow has a semi slip but i dont actually use it for walking maybe sometimes to take him into the car but very very rarely. He also wears it pretty loose as he doesn't slip his collar and it stops his fur looking odd! Skye will have one soon also Her's however will be a bit tighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowpups Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 All mine use semi slip collars I prefer them as less likely to slip them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I've never tried semi-slips or half checks. So my vote is going to the martingale. Easy to use, IMO, and pretty safe as there's no risk for choking as it only closes half way. The kid I use is this: Except the loops aren't as big. thats a half check this is a martingale (all webbing half check) this is a semi-slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted February 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I'm leaning towards getting a half check, and then debating which I like better. The semi slips been working fine for me but it seems to be tightened like the whole time, it doesnt like the hang loose. so thats why I wanted opinions on the three. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elyse Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 thats a half check this is a martingale (all webbing half check) this is a semi-slip Huh. I was told the one I have is a martingale. So there's no difference between the two except the martingale has webbing/fabric everywhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sid_Wolf Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Huh. I was told the one I have is a martingale. So there's no difference between the two except the martingale has webbing/fabric everywhere? Thats right, essentially they do the same thing, but a half check give the checking sound aswell, while martingale is silent Some places do call the half checks 'martingales', but if you're talking about both of them its the fabric which is martingale, chain is half check (like a full chain one would be a 'check chain') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cas Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I use semi-slip collars on my 2 and really like them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nat Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Mine are strong, so need a half check. And a dogmatic sometimes clipped to the half check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 Semi.slips on mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannii Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 I like the half check, Bex will heel on it sometimes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
king tyson Posted March 5, 2013 Report Share Posted March 5, 2013 My boy has martingale with the buckle for easy on and off..I really like it specially because he wears it in the house and for walks I use the prong collar even though the martingale is the same thing without the spikes, I've walked him with the Martingale and he won't pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Sorry to revive this thread, but how tight do you adjust a martingale? We purchased one for Barley and I kinda tried to size it to where the regular collar was but not sure if that is correct. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mobezilla Posted May 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Sorry to revive this thread, but how tight do you adjust a martingale? We purchased one for Barley and I kinda tried to size it to where the regular collar was but not sure if that is correct. Thanks! No problem on reviving lol. Just wanted to add that after trying all three, I prefer the half-check to all and appreciate all the replies. They walk so well on it And if anyone could answer mirage's question on how tight to adjust the martingale I'd appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Sorry to revive this thread, but how tight do you adjust a martingale? We purchased one for Barley and I kinda tried to size it to where the regular collar was but not sure if that is correct. Thanks! When it is pulled tight it should not apply any pressure to the dogs throat, the 2 rings should just meet. Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirage Posted May 19, 2013 Report Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks a lot stacey! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 When it is pulled tight it should not apply any pressure to the dogs throat, the 2 rings should just meet. Stacey xxx I think I'm more confused than ever ! If the two rings just meet when it pulls tight how looses is it at rest ? Looking at the picture of the chain can't they wriggle out ? I have spoken to a couple of my local pet shops about this but they seemed to know less than I did ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staceybob Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 I think I'm more confused than ever ! If the two rings just meet when it pulls tight how looses is it at rest ? Looking at the picture of the chain can't they wriggle out ? I have spoken to a couple of my local pet shops about this but they seemed to know less than I did ! They're very loose at resting point, and yes they can wriggle out, but most don't attempt to. If you want one that they really need to make an effort to get out of, then use a semi-slip, tighten it so you can still fit two fingers underneath behind the ears when it is pulled tight. This is Aleu wearing her half check at the right size, this one from Indi-Dog that Sid made me Stacey xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahjng Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 She looks so pretty ! I want one, I want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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