Rules for choosing a collar for dogs

Man's best friend is a dog... And for a best friend you need all the best: food, a house, bedding, including collars with leashes. The pet store has a huge selection of dog collars, which one is better to choose and purchase, you will learn from the article.

Types of dog collars

To begin with, pet collars vary in quality and material. They can be leather, textile, metal, these are the three most popular types, collars can also be made of silicone, rubber and other materials. The better the material, the better and longer the collar will wear.

Dog collars are classified into:

• training;
• exhibition;
• strict;
• decorative;
• walking;
• sentries;
• ringing.

As the name implies, the training option is used during pet training... Most often they are made of a very durable material, quite wide. They also have a handle for which the owner holds the dog, and if something happens, he will be able to hold the pet or fix it. For training, there is another type of collars with an additional gadget. This device is put on the dog, and if it moves incorrectly, the owner presses a button on the control panel and the pet receives a small shock shock, or feels ultrasound, which is very unpleasant for dogs.

Straight collars are distinguished by their metallic material and the presence of long spikes on the inside. Used primarily for training, although many owners wear such variations for a walk, especially if dog large and aggressive towards to other animals or people.

Walking options are most often made from soft leather, synthetic materials, leatherette, fleece. The inner part of the collar must be soft so that the pet is comfortable, does not rub the skin and hair on the neck.

For dogs that constantly sit on a leash in the yard, there is a separate type of collar. They are wide, made of durable material and made in a special way that if the dog makes a jerk, then the tension will not be on the pet's neck, but on a special buckle on the collar.

Noose collars or ringlets are made of metal chain, leather and synthetic materials. Suitable as an exhibition, walking and training option. At the slightest jerk, the stranglehold is tightened around the neck dogs, starting to give her unpleasant suffocating sensations and the pet returns to its previous position, realizing that this should not be done.

The decorative option is a variety of materials and decor. These collars are chosen by owners of small and medium breeds of dogs, for example, Yorkshire Terriers, chihuahua, lapdogs. It can be leather straps with rhinestones, feathers, spikes, rivets, bows, chains, sequins and other items. These collars are not suitable for exhibitions and everyday wear.

How to choose a dog collar

It's not worth grabbing the first collar you come across and you like in the store. The choice must be approached from the objective side. First you need to decide on the age of your pet... For puppies a collar made of textiles is selected, since the baby will easily chew on the leather strap.

Collar size - for this you need to measure your pet's neck and add 5-7 cm.When fastening the collar, you need to make sure that two fingers fit easily between the neck and the strap, then the collar will not rub, press and the dog will feel comfortable. The strap must be at least a couple of centimeters wide.

What is a collar for? Based on the ultimate goal, you can choose what you need. Decide what the strap is for: show, everyday wear, dog training in commands. Straight collars are also different: different sizes and lengths of spikes. It is necessary to select such that the collar does not tear out the dog's fur and does not pierce the skin.

Collar attachments should be metal, and never plastic. The quality of the collar should be excellent, no protruding threads, uneven edges, everything is strong and of high quality.

The breed of the dog is also an important factor. For small decorative dogs, decorative collars or small harnesses are quite suitable. For large and aggressive breeds- leather, durable. It should be borne in mind that breeds with a short neck, for example, English bulldogs the collar does not fit, it is better for them to choose a harness so as not to strangle the pet.