Dog Collars And Training
There are many types of dog collars. These collars range from obedience collars all the way to pretty little designer collars.
Buckle collars are the most common type of dog collar. They come in two different forms being flat or rolled. You want to use rolled buckled collars for larger dogs and the flat buckled collars for smaller dogs. They are ideal for dog training basics.
Another type of dog collar is the quick release collar which has a snapping mechanism like those found on a backpack. These types of collars are less useful for using as dog training collars as the snaps can break especially when used on bigger dogs. This is not what you want when you’re learning how to train a dog to stay.
Some collars are designed especially for training like the choke chain and this works exactly how it sounds. It is a chain linked collar that chokes your dog when it reaches to far. Some people regard them as a wonderful teaching aid, others regard them as cruel.
Another type of collar is what is called a head collar. This collar is placed on your dog’s head and helps to prevent the dog from pulling when being walked. It is designed to only be used when walking your dog and not for everyday wear.
Always make sure that the dog collar fits properly by sticking your fingers underneath the collar. If a couple of your fingers can fit between the dog collar and your dog’s neck, then it is fitted properly. If you cannot then the dog collar is too tight.