| Dog collars are a very important part of your | | | | collars and be off chasing a cat down |
| dog's life. He is to wear one all the | | | | |
| | | | the road in no time at all! |
| time or the sake of identity purposes, but | | | | |
| collars can be used for training as well. | | | | |
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| There are some collars that are not supposed | | | | Smaller dogs need only small collars, their |
| to be worn for every day, and some | | | | size and limited strength makes them the |
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| collars are more suited to larger or smaller | | | | easiest dog to buy for, but make sure that |
| breeds of dog. There are so many | | | | whatever collar you buy for whatever size |
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| different ones to choose from you better | | | | of dog has an ID tag on it, that way if your |
| brace yourself! | | | | dog does manage to escape you can find |
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| | | | him again with minimal effort! |
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| Large dogs such as Alsatians and German | | | | |
| Shepherds, Rottweilers and Staffordshire | | | | |
| | | | There are some ways to use a collar to help |
| terriers need strong chain collars basically | | | | train your dog with. Chain collars for |
| because these dogs are strong and | | | | |
| | | | example are great for teaching your dog how |
| boisterous. They are not however, supposed | | | | to stay in heel! A slight pull on the |
| to be worn all day as it can chafe | | | | |
| | | | leash attached to the chain collar will pull |
| around the dog's neck and make it quite sore | | | | your dog back, and as long as you say the |
| for them! Large, strong dogs like | | | | |
| | | | command they will soon come to associate |
| these needs thick rope leashes and a good | | | | walking beside you as "heel". Dog halter |
| solid thick chain to keep them in check, | | | | |
| | | | are also very common for this purpose, as it |
| but try and not let your dog pull on it too | | | | supports the dog and helps you pull |
| much as he will end up chocking himself! | | | | |
| | | | with more strength, a lot safer than most |
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| Medium sized dogs can get away with the | | | | |
| simple click in collars made out of cloth, | | | | |
| | | | Collars are available in all shapes, sizes |
| or a thinner chain collar. Again don't let | | | | and colours. They are easily found in your |
| them wear chain collars all day, take them | | | | |
| | | | local store or market. Just make sure that |
| off when you get inside. Cloth collars | | | | your dog has enough room to move its |
| however can be worn all day every day, these | | | | |
| | | | neck around and can breathe adequately. It |
| provide great comfort around the neck but | | | | would not be a good idea to make it to |
| they are not good for strong boisterous | | | | |
| | | | tight!Bert Gajda has over 11 years |
| dogs! Those types of dogs will just snap the | | | | experience training dogs. |