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It is only natural to want the best collars
out there for your pet. But what exactly is the best for your furry friend? All collars are not made the same.There
are a lot of options out there and so knowing what collars are available to you will help you in choosing the best
collar for your pet.
The best dog collars for you may be one of the following:
- Buckle collars - generally made out of leather or nylon, buckle collars are the best choice for most
dogs in various situations. Highly adjustable for size, buckle collars will fit almost any dog but are
ideal for puppies because these collars can grow along with them.
- Nylon collars - durable enough to be machine-washed, nylon collars are
great for dogs that find themselves in water a lot. Nylon collars can also be worn by most dogs but if you have
a large dog, check to make sure that you get one that has thicker webbing.
- Leather collars - these collars are very durable but are more comfortable to wear with age as natural oils
from your dog's skin will soften the leather. Rolled leather collars are the best collars for dogs that are
long-haired as their hair won't snag and their hair is kept from lying flat against their coats.
- Training collars - as their name suggests, these collars are made for training purposes only. Training
collars are designed to be briefly tightened when a trainer is showing the dog a correction. Not to be used as
an everyday collar for your dog.
- Harnesses - primarily eliminating the potential for choking, harnesses are placed around your dog's ribcage
and chest. Best if your dog is the type that tends to pull while being walked and if your dog is suffering from
a neck problem, harnesses are generally made out of nylon.
- Head collars - as these collars lightly put pressure on the back of the neck and the muzzle, the action
that a mother dog does on the puppies is imitated. If used in conjunction with positive reinforcement, head
collars can be effective in training dogs that have a tendency to pull when being walked.
Choosing dog collars
The best dog collars will be relative because different dogs have different needs. Here are some tips for you to
consider in choosing the best collars for your dog:
- Choose a collar that is the appropriate size and weight for your dogs. As a general guide, the bigger your
dog is, the bigger and sturdier his collar should be
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- If you have puppies, best to go with soft material like nylon or thin leather.
- The proper fit is important in dog collars. The best collars then for your dog will be those that fit
snugly so they don't slip off but at the same time loose enough that you can still fit in two fingers between
your dog's neck and the collar.
- Avoid overly long straps because your dog will just chew them up. Simply cut off to desired
length.
- Never go with choke chains on puppies.
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