There are several ways to keep a dog on the street: free walking on your own territory, an enclosure, a chain or a block, that is, a chain attached to a cable or wire. Most often, a mixed method is used for large guard dogs. For example, during the day the dog is in an enclosure, and at night or in the absence of the owners on a free walk, it guards the house. Or during service, the dog is on a block that covers the territory given to it for protection, and it rests in an enclosure, in a warm booth.
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Let's continue. A CABLE and CHAIN for an Alabai or Caucasian, especially a young and zealous one, must be at least 6 mm thick. If there is a wire instead of a cable, then it is better to pull a double “6” string.
It is better to buy a carabiner that runs along a cable and holds a chain in a special climbing store. What they sell in pet stores and building materials is made in China and will have to be changed every week. You can buy a whole box and check it yourself. But I don’t recommend it, it will end badly.
There are special blocks for connecting the chain and cable, but I can’t tell you where to get such a structure for a huge young and powerful beast.
So, let's tighten the cable. The cable is thick and cannot be tied into knots. To tighten it around a pole, for example, you need to buy a special fastener in the store along with the cable, or rather 2 fasteners for both ends of the cable. Sold at a hardware store. Explain to the store salesperson that you need to put your dog on a block, and a competent salesperson will pick everything up for you.
If you haven’t come across such a seller, move on. We already have a tensioned cable. And a carabiner from climbing equipment. Check in the store that the carabiner fits into the chain link if there is no welded ring at the end of the chain. Next is the chain. It may already be ready especially for the dog. Then it has a ring on one end and a swivel on the other. As a rule, a carabiner is attached to the swivel, which is completely unnecessary for your large dog. It is simply a curved piece of iron without springs or fasteners. It can be used on the farm for other purposes. Or throw it in a trash bin near the store. But there is one plus. The swivel is already attached and welded to this chain. By the way, check all the connections so that everything turns as it should, and each chain link is welded and not just bent into a ring.
If you can't find a special dog chain, go to a building materials or similar store. There, chains of different thicknesses are sold by the meter. Figure out for yourself how much area you can allocate for moving a dog with a chain, and choose the length from there. Standard chain 3 m. (Never keep a large dog on a 3-meter chain attached at one point without the possibility of running along the cable. He will definitely take revenge on you for this mockery). You chose a chain, 6 mm thick, and the seller cut it for you. We checked that the carabiner for connecting to the cable fits into the link.
If the chain does not have a swivel, after several turns of the dog around its axis, it will all be wrapped up in a large heap. Therefore, we select a strong, large swivel. Again two options. It is better to buy a solid, welded swivel, and attach it to the chain with a simple device called a “chain connector.” It's a thing that looks like a split chain link. After connecting the swivel and the tip of the chain, it needs to be flattened with a hammer and preferably boiled. Or you can use a carabiner, which it is also advisable to fix in a fastened state forever by welding. Anything that can be untwisted, the dog will definitely untwist and run away.
The second option is a prefabricated swivel; it disassembles itself and is inserted into the end of the chain. I remind you again, check that everything fits together right in the store. After assembling such a swivel at the tip of the chain, it also needs to be either welded or riveted so that it never unwinds again.
To attach the dog's collar to the swivel, you need a carabiner. The same Chinese one, teardrop-shaped, in which the side wall is pressed and then fixed with a threaded nut. There is no need to brew this, because every day you will remove the dog from the chain, fasten it on a leash and go for a walk with it. Watch this carabiner carefully so that you can notice a malfunction in time and replace it. Perhaps a carabiner from mountaineering equipment will suit you better here too.
Collar, the last part of a chain dog's equipment. It should, of course, be very reliable: wide, with a double row of holes, with a welded ring, preferably double, double leather or canvas leather. It should sit tightly on the dog, and be able to both tighten it and relax it. This is the part of the ammunition that you need to carefully monitor.
And don’t forget to immediately attach a tag with your phone number to the collar. In case of escape or loss of the dog. Or at least just write it with a marker or pen in large numbers.
To walk your dog, you will need a long tape measure designed specifically for your dog breed. Or a leash of 5-7 meters.
For trips to the veterinarian for vaccinations or treatment, you will need a short leash or carrier and a good muzzle, leather or metal. Modern metal muzzles are very comfortable for the dog; in this they can breathe freely and even drink. And they ensure the safety of surrounding people and animals. Don't forget to train your dog to wear a muzzle.
If you walk in places where there are other people, other animals, a leash is a MUST!, and it is also better to use a muzzle all the time while walking. This will save your nerves and wallet. A child who accidentally falls out of a corner at the feet of a wolfhound will then stutter for the rest of his life, and you will pay for his treatment. The deaf grandmother will not notice you and the dog until the head-on collision, heart attack, and there is no grandmother. A smothered, persistent off-leash Toy Terrier may turn out to be the star of the breed, and you will have to pay for it for a long time.
Don't forget to buy a spare collar, a couple of carabiners and a swivel so that you always have a replacement on hand. On the second collar, be sure to also include your phone number. Reliable ammunition from trusted manufacturers is a guarantee of your peace of mind.
If your dog doesn’t listen to you and it’s difficult for you to walk with it, hurry up to your lessons, learn to drive this fighting machine BEFORE it causes trouble. Dog trainers work in all cities, regions, and even at home. A dog must have its own veterinarian and its own teacher. You won’t sit at the controls of an airplane without knowing how to do it. A wolfhound in your inexperienced hands is a terrible military weapon. Remember this!
Sociologists report that 41% of Russian residents own dogs. Among other pets, only cats are ahead in number of “man’s best friends.” This is not surprising; after all, a dog is an animal that requires a person to invest much more time and money than other representatives of the tailed animals. The average Bobik living in a city apartment definitely needs at least one set of collar and leash. Unfortunately, prices for ammunition are rising every year. But experienced dog lovers know perfectly well how to save money and provide their pet with a set of accessories for any occasion. This article reveals their secrets on how to make a leash with your own hands from available materials.
Materials and tools
The materials required for the collar will vary depending on the manufacturing method.
- For a braided collar you will need:
- cord 4 m long and 3 mm in diameter made of fabric, nylon, leather or silk;
- carbine;
- small ring;
- centimeter;
- scotch;
- lighter.
- For sewing you need:
- nylon sling;
- fabric tape;
- fastex - a plastic latch connecting the edges of the collar;
- D-ring;
- threads;
- double-slit buckle – for length adjustment.
- For a leather collar you need:
- strip of leather: you can take an old belt;
- special knife for processing leather;
- half ring;
- buckle;
- awl or gypsy needle;
- accessories for decoration - metal rivets.
Step-by-step instruction
The method of making the collar depends on the material. Ammunition can be woven, sewn or made from leather.
We make a collar
The collars are woven according to the following pattern:
- The lace is folded in half and threaded through the ring of the carabiner, secured with a knot.
- The required section is measured, the excess part is cut off, and the second end is threaded through the free part of the cabin. As a result, there will be 4 cords for weaving.
- The top, near the carabiner, is attached with tape to the table so that the laces do not get tangled.
- The left cord is pulled under the two attached cords, then the right cord is pulled under the left and on top of the two attached cords.
- Then the left cord is passed under the right one, over the secured laces and through the loop formed by the right one. It drags on.
- The entire collar is woven according to this pattern.
- Upon completion, the ends of the product are fired to prevent fraying.
- Congratulations! You have woven a collar for a dog with your own hands!
A textile collar is sewn as follows:
- Colored fabric is sewn to the nylon sling. This is done using a sewing machine: it is set for rough sewing, the stitch length should be 2 mm.
- The tape is sewn along the edges and diagonally.
- To secure the clasp, the end of the collar is threaded through the hole, the free part is pulled out by 4 - 5 cm, folded over and attached.
- Afterwards, the half ring is put on, moved to the base of the collar and stitched again.
- The free end of the collar is threaded through the buckle and into the unsewn part of the fastener.
- A loop is made: the free part of the product is passed through the buckle again, folded and sewn.
Watch the video at the end of the article.
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Video about DIY dog collars:
Every avid dog lover has a stock of pet supplies for all occasions. I propose to replenish the arsenal and tell you how to make a collar for a dog with your own hands
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Paracord dog collar. How to make it yourself (master class with photos)
Nowadays, products in the “ hand-made”
are very popular. Firstly, it is a way to show your creativity. Secondly, you receive and become its sole owner. And, thirdly, when making such a thing, not only the work of the master, but also a piece of the soul is invested into it. All three of these aspects are very suitable for a dog owner.
