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Article #246: An Introduction to the Different Dog Collars and Their Functions

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There are many different types of dog metal prongs attached to the inside edge
collars available for all dogs of all to discourage a dog from resisting a
sizes. Not every collar is appropriate trainer's commands or pulling on the
for every function and activities. Dog leash. Prong collars can be hazardous,
owners should take the responsibility to and should never be left on an unattended
examine the different types before animal or used for disciplinary purposes.
choosing and buying a collar for their 6. Electric Collars - These specialized
dog. collars are popular with trainers,
Below is a list of common dog collars and particularly for hunting dogs. They use
their function: small electric shocks to correct
1. Traditional Collars - Traditional misbehavior but should never be used by
collars are the most popular and can be inexperienced owners or for casual
made of many different materials and in household training.
many different styles. They fit around 7. Head Collars & Halti Collars - These
the animal's neck and should have a loop unique collars suffer from their
to connect a leash and add identification unfortunate appearance: because they
tags and medical tags. attach around the animal's muzzle and the
2. Harnesses - Many small dog owners back of the head, they are often mistaken
prefer using a pet harness because it for protective muzzles.
does not tug on the dog's neck. A harness In reality, they operate on the simple
is generally a better choice for more philosophy of leading the animal by the
energetic animals because they cannot head rather than the neck. A dog's
wriggle out of it as they can with a natural instinct is to resist being
traditional collar. Harnesses are also pulled by the neck, which is why many
used on sled dogs to pull sleds and often dogs fight leashes and traditional
used by owners who jog or roller blade collars. Head collars work on different
with their dog. principles and are more comfortable for
3. Choke/Slip Collars - A choke collar is both the animal and the owner, despite a
used both to remind your dog you need his startling resemblance to muzzles.
attention and to correct the dog. Your The collars listed above are some of the
dog should only wear the collar during common collars available in the market.
training sessions. Use the collar only Do note that some of the dog collars
when you plan to enforce commands. would require some knowledge to use them
4. Self-Adjusted Collars - These slipknot correctly, for example the electric,
style collars are convenient because they prong and head collars. Make sure you
have the leash already attached and can understand the basic concept before you
be adjusted to different pets' sizes. If start using them.
the dog tends to pull on the leash, Moses Wright is the webmaster of Dog
however, a self-adjusted collar is not as Collar. You can find more useful
favorable because it can easily become information on Dog Training Collar and
too tight. Electronic Dog Collar on his site. You
5. Prong Collars - These collars are used can reprint this article if you keep the
exclusively for training, and have blunt content and live link intact.






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