Quote Originally Posted by FrostyPaws View Post
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.