Ridiculous

[Officially Retired]

Anyone ever looked at the photo of Pitstop's Red ROM and think, "What a dumbass?", about the owner?



Does this dog really need a swivel and lock on him THAT BIG?

Has the owner ever considered what it might be like, to lug something like that around your neck, all-day, every-day?

Does this look comfortable to you? To anyone?

There is simply no excuse to make a dog wear a contraption like this.

(Not to mention the fact this dumbass owner apparently also didn't consider the reality that all anyone has to do is remove the collar, or pull-up the axle, to steal the dog )

What a flippin' idiot, pretty much across the board.

Jack

[ChinCheckKennels]

The owner must have been mentor to about 70% of the folks who post pics. Now I will say the pics I've seen here are better. But it amazes me how willingly folks post deplorable pics of hounds. You could spend all day finding those types of pics and not even scratch the surface.

[Officially Retired]

Very true.

I guess it makes your dog "a badass" to have 15 lb of hardware affixed to its neck

One of the many stupidities I tried to dispel in my book ... favoring light, ultra-high-grade chain configurations ... that were actually TWICE as strong as bullshit like that, and yet 1/10th the weight.

Jack

[ChinCheckKennels]

Exactly. There are heavy duty chains that are very light in weight considering the work load they carry. They are perfect for chain set ups and easy to maintain. Your book has helped every person who has read it and practiced it. I don't care if you are green or seasoned. There are always teachable and learning moments.with this. And if you aren't trying to get better and be better then stay in your lane. I know its not and CA J I know your stance on this, but if this is truely a fraternity then no one should take offense to being corrected or constructive or non constructive cristism of things like this. You should strive to be in the position to bring the best possible hound out. If I see a shitty looking dog or set up I'm saying something. These athletes should be honored not hindered. So take shit with a grain of salt and get better to be better. Correct the stupid shit and learn and move on to the next. Some of the conditions I see these hounds in amaze me. I've visited many yards only once because of this type of behavior. Sometimes folks don't wanna hear or just do not care enough. And those are the folks I cull.

[Officially Retired]

[FrostyPaws]

At one time, I had a dog theft problem. I attached locks through the collars themselves to where they couldn't be pulled out. It worked until they stole this one particular dog and had to pull up the axle, like Jack said. I moved my dogs not long afterwards. I've always used grade 70 chain for the most part, but I've looked into grade 80 and other higher grade chains to utilize. I just never did. Most people simply won't to spend cheap without realizing that spending a little extra saves you money in the long run. I never had a chain break from wear and tear when using 70. I used stainless steel swivels made by men and marine stainless. Marine stainless swivels last longer, are generally smaller, and costs less than what I would buy from someone making them. They're simply made out of a better grade of stainless.

[No Quarter Kennel]

At one time, I had a dog theft problem. I attached locks through the collars themselves to where they couldn't be pulled out. It worked until they stole this one particular dog and had to pull up the axle, like Jack said. I moved my dogs not long afterwards. I've always used grade 70 chain for the most part, but I've looked into grade 80 and other higher grade chains to utilize. I just never did. Most people simply won't to spend cheap without realizing that spending a little extra saves you money in the long run. I never had a chain break from wear and tear when using 70. I used stainless steel swivels made by men and marine stainless. Marine stainless swivels last longer, are generally smaller, and costs less than what I would buy from someone making them. They're simply made out of a better grade of stainless.

Dog thieves in Texas simply bring a real sharp knife. Cut the collar, leave it laying and they are gone.

[BLADE]

My personal belief is that if you don't want your dogs disappearing then keep your yard closed and very private! Out of sight out of mind is the best way. I would guess that the majority of these folks coming up with these huge ass setups are not only ignorant but simply misguided street goons that like to brag and show off there dogs to any other goon who will look and listen. It doesn't make a person or the dog look tough to keep a dog on these types of setups, more so it exposes a lot of ignorance. Just my 2 cents.

[Tastyrib]

Not surprisingly, his entire chain setup is messed up. Do not put the axle up against the dog house....you are just asking for the dog to get tangled up. And pound the axle down into the ground.

[EWO]

I'm a 'benefit of the doubter'. Maybe he does not spend a lot of time on the chain. There is a lot of grass there so there is nothing on that chain spot for any length of time.

Maybe it is a crappy setup, but maybe it is an 'empty out' spot and then back in the house.

I will reserve the condemnation for a more informative picture.

EWO