How To Choose The Right Dog Collar

Whenever you get a new dog, certain accessories are needed and very helpful. One such item is a dog collar. But how do you go about choosing and picking the right one.  Do you go with a training collar, personalized dog collars or right to the designer dog collars? To answer this question you have to determine why you even chose this dog.
All dogs need training, and they really do like it. But work dogs receive more intensive training specific to there job, than regular household dogs. The type of training will dictate what type of equipment you need to buy, course this is dictated by the job or work your dog will be doing. If you notice guide dogs for the blind, they use tough rigid harnesses; this is an example of a job specific collar. Another like agility dogs use AKC approved tug leashes. Now you see why its important to determine what type of collar or leash you need.

The Slip Chocker
The most popular collar used for training are slip collars otherwise known as choke collars. The way you use these collars are, a quick tug or tightening and a quick release. The quick tightening and sound this collar makes is what makes it work. The sound is very interrupting to the dog. The easy pressure provided also acts as a correction, if you used in a timely manner. Of course the dog should never experience choking. So be sure and put the collar on correctly to allow for quick release alright?
The Partial Slip Collars
These collars resemble the slip collar and are very similar. Snap and release is what this collar is all about. But the collar only tightens just enough. Its not a chain but a flat collar. If you have problems with the snap and release method of the Slip Collar then this collar is recommended for you.

Prong or Pincher collar
These collars are controversial in nature. Lot of people see these collars as abusive and inhumane. Its one thing in common with the slip collar is the snap and release method. These collars are made to dig into the dogs neck and cause pain. It hurts the dog. Some trainers insist it mimics the mothers correcting bite. But I think this method is unneeded and quite unnecessary.

Electric Dog Collars
These are also known as shock collars. These collars give your dog a shock of electricity in a small voltage. However you set it determines the type of shock, can be automatic or a touch of a button. These collars are not near a hot topic as prong collars they still use pain as a method of training. Hunting dog trainers usually use these types of collars do to the range of the collar. But really most people will not ever really need to use these collars.

Safety Issues
Really doesn’t matter what type of collar you use to train with. The most important issue of course is safety. When you go to buy a collar be sure you are aware of the correct techniques and methods used involving that collar. Also be sure and check the product you are buying is of good material and in correct working order. Really want to make sure your collars are of a high quality.

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