Picking The Best Dog Collar For Your Pooch
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When shopping for a collar for your dog there are numerous types available on the market today and finding the correct one for your pooch may not be easy. Actually, no one particular collar is the right one for every dog. So, taking the time to research the different types of collars available and how they are used is an essential part of finding the correct collar for your pet. That being said let’s examine some of the most commonly used collars.
Leather Collars
These collars are one of the sturdiest and longest lasting collars available. They come in several styles and sizes which range from the narrower rolled leather collar to wide 2 inch collars. Leather collars can be just plain leather or embellished with rhinestones, studs or decorative conch. You can even find customized leather dog collars with your pets name in letters that slide onto the collar.
A rolled leather collar is perfect for small dogs and can prevent the hair breakage that can be caused by the flat leather collars. They are usually softer and more comfortable for your dog. They fasten with a buckle and come with several holes so you can adjust the size as your dogs neck gets bigger.Although leather collars are more expensive than a standard nylon collar they are well worth it because they are much better quality and will last longer.
Flat Buckle Collar
This collar is usually made of colorful nylon and is available in different sizes and thicknesses and is an easy fit to any size dog. They can also be made of leather or cotton. No matter what other kind of collar you choose for your dog this is an excellent collar for your pet to wear as it is easy to attach medical and identifying information to this collar. It is also the best collar to use on a young puppy to get them used to wearing a collar.
For many dogs this will be the only type of collar you will ever need. To make sure this collar fits properly it should be placed high on the neck and you should be able to slip two fingers between the collar and the dogs neck. A too tight collar may interfere with your pets ability to eat or breath and having one that is too loose will make it possible for him to slip out of the collar. So adjusting this type of collar is important.
The Slide Choke Chain
The slide choke chain commonly called a choke collar is designed for training your dog. This collar will pinch the bronchial nerve in your dogs neck if he tugs on the leash while being walked. This collar must be used properly or it can damage your dogs trachea. Additionally, do not leave a dog unsupervised while wearing this type of collar or the collar could get hung up on a tree limb, fence or other obstacle and the dog could choke to death.
If you plan to use this type of collar for training your dog then you should seek a professionals advice on how to properly use this collar. You should remove this collar when you have finished your training session and replace it with a flat collar or some other safe collar.
Break Away Collar
The break away collar is becoming more popular with people who leave their dog outside in a fenced in yard to play. These collars let you attach tags with medical information and identification in case the dog should somehow escape the enclosure and also provides a margin of safety in case he gets hung up while playing.
This collar is specifically designed with a special mechanism so if too much pressure is applied to the collar the collar will release, freeing the dog and thus preventing accidental hanging of your dog. For this reason it is a poor training collar as a quick tug on the collar could allow the dog to break loose.
There are a lot more collars you can choose from, these are just some of the most popular. They should get you started on your way to figuring out which dog collar is right for your beloved pet.
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