Thursday, February 24, 2011

Choosing The Right Dog Collars

By Alexis Miller


There are a lot of considerations to take into account when you are selecting a collar for your dog. You want to get one that is appropriate for them, and you need to make sure that it is the right size. If you get one that is too small, it could be very harmful to them when you are walking them with a leash.

The beauty of buying dog collars is the fact that they are very cheap. In most cases, you won't have to spend much more than $5. If you don't have a leash, you should be sure to get one of those as well. They will only cost between $2 and $8 as well.

When you are getting your dog a collar, you should think about how good they are at walking with a leash. If they have never done it before, then they will not be used to it at first. They might try to pull, and if they do, there are a couple of options you can go with. The first is a choke chain, which teaches the dog that when they pull, they get a very uncomfortable feeling.

Other dog collars include the harness types and the ones with muzzles attached. The former are good when the dog tries to hard to pull and you don't want to use a choke chain on them. The types with the muzzles attached are obviously for dogs that might get into trouble.

It is very important that all your dogs have collars and identification tags on them. If they don't have a collar with identification, how will anyone ever help them get home should they get out of your yard? When people see a dog with no collar roaming around, they generally assume that the dog is a stray. When the dog has a collar, they feel like they can find a telephone number and get help.

Fortunately, dog collars are not expensive and they are not uncomfortable for your pet. Though they might act like they don't like the collar at first, they will get used to it very quickly. Besides, it is for their own good that you put it on them.

Training a dog to walk is a great exercise for you and them. Dogs need to be walked frequently to get exercise and as a recreational activity. They need quality dog collars for this. Fortunately, a good collar is not expensive to buy, and there are plenty of types to choose from.

When selecting a collar for your dog, you should choose the type based on how they walk. If they tend to pull to the point where they could choke themselves, then you need to invest in a harness or a choke chain. For dogs that are accustomed to walking in a calm manner or that are not large enough to pull, the standard types will suffice.




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