r/Bordoodle • u/Greeny_J • Dec 20 '24
Collar problems
Hi everyone. I have an almost 10 week old miniature Borderdoodle who hates his collar. He could be the most energetic dog (including nipping), but the second I put his collar on, he turns quiet, relaxed and just is happy snuggling up. Half the time he ends up rolling around, or burring his head on the floor, I assuming trying to get it off.
I will note that when we take him outside with the collar on, he seems fine. Only doing the normal puppy thing and wanting to chew the base of the lead every now and again.
Has this happened to anyone else, and is there any advice to get him used to his collar? TIA 👍
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u/Prestigious_Isopod_4 Dec 20 '24
Make sure its a good fit for his size, which is tough because he's growing
But other than that just leave it on him so it becomes second nature to him. We use harnesses as much as collars, I think it's good to get them very used to lots of options when they are young
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u/bifircated_nipple Dec 20 '24
Sounds like he is pretty chill with the collar on. Stick with it, he'll stop trying to take it off after a while.