Types of Collars and Their Uses
Many different types of dog collars are available for the pet owner. Before purchasing a new collar, you should know about what is available. You should also determine the purpose for the collar so you can find one to meet your needs.
A nylon dog collar is strong, durable, colorful, easy to clean, soft and flexible. This adjustable collar is the perfect choice for young puppies since the collar can be let out as the dog’s neck grows. It is also strong enough for use with adult dogs and is a great collar for everyday use.
As your pet grows, you may want to invest in a dog harness. The harness can be used in your vehicle to restrain your pet during rides. It is also used for walking your dog without putting pressure on the dog’s neck.
If you have a dog with a rather large neck, and he keeps slipping out of his collar, you may want to consider using a Martingale dog collar. This collar has a sliding section that will tighten as the dog pulls against the leash and release when he stops. This prevents the dog from pulling his head out, but also won’t choke the dog due to the limited closure style.
The traditional training dog collar is sometimes referred to as a choke collar. This is a metal link collar that slides to tighten around the dog’s neck when the dog pulls against it. When used by a careful trainer, this collar is perfectly safe, and is a valuable aid in getting the dog’s attention and obedience. Make sure to put this collar on correctly, and only use during training sessions, and never let children use it.
The half check collar combines the metal sliding chain of the training collar and the fabric covered collar of the Martingale. This collar is very similar to the Martingale collar except that the metal links will slide faster so it can be used as a training collar without being able to choke the dog. This is a good choice for a dog who pulls out of his collar and also as a training collar for a child to use.
The prong training collar pinches the dog’s neck to get his attention. The prongs don’t injure the dog and can’t choke the dog. This type of training collar is used for dogs with high pain thresholds who don’t respond to the other types of training collars.
Designer dog collars come in many colors and styles. Made from nylon webbing covered with fabric, they come in many prints including dog breeds and holidays. You can have a custom made collar just for your dog.
Many different types of dog collars are available for the dog owner. Before buying a new collar, you should know what is available. Jim Witt suggests browsing to Country Brook Design for Dog Collar Supplies such as Nylon Dog Collars.