The most important item among all dog accessories is, of course, the collar. It allows you to control the animal while walking and training. Choosing a collar for a dog must be correct, taking into account the age of the pet, its size, physical characteristics and temperament.
Instructions
Step 1
For your puppy, choose a leatherette or fabric collar with a soft inner padding to protect your baby's neck from chafing and injury. Choose a model that has the maximum number of holes for fastening, with which you can increase the length of the collar as the puppy grows up.
Step 2
When choosing a collar for an adult dog, consider its size, strength and temperament. If you are the owner of a large and calm dog, give preference to a wide leather collar with a secure fastener.
Step 3
For temperamental dogs of medium and large size, a choke collar, which is a metal chain with or without a limiter, is best suited. A choke with a limiter does not allow squeezing the dog's neck, therefore it serves only as a simple collar. A choke without a stop squeezes the neck when pulling on the leash, thereby increasing the controllability of the animal. The metal strap on the neck of smooth-haired dogs looks very elegant.
Step 4
If you are the owner of a dog with a thin and delicate neck, such as a dachshund or a greyhound, take a closer look at a special collar, the throat part of which is slightly widened. It is impossible for them to pinch or damage the throat of the animal.
Step 5
For a disobedient and poorly controlled dog, the ideal option is a sharp collar, consisting of metal links with pointed hooks that rest against the pet's neck when pulling on the leash. Such a collar will help you restrain the animal during sudden jerks.
Step 6
When choosing a collar for a dog that is difficult to train, pay attention to models with a built-in stun gun. With it, you can control your pet even from a distance. It is not worth using such a collar too often, because controlling a dog should be in mutual trust and obedience.
Step 7
Decorative collars are very popular among owners of small pet dogs (poodles, Yorkies, Chihuahuas). Very often they are decorated with rhinestones, colored beads, bows, flowers. The main function of a decorative collar is to decorate a pet.
