28 Jun What is the best Dog Collar? (part 1)

If you have ever visited a pet shop, you must have encountered a wide variety of products. For example, today, dog collars are available in hundreds of colours, materials, designs and sizes, which really confuses you to choose the best one. But what’s the difference between these collars? Which one is more suitable for my dog? This article talks about choosing and buying one of the most important dog accessories, the collar. First, we will teach you how to size a dog collar. Next, we will explain the types of collars and collar straps and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.

The importance of using collars and collar straps

Collars in animals such as cats may be more aesthetically pleasing, But it isn’t the case with dogs at all!

• One of the most important uses of the collar is in dogs’ training. In fact, many collars are essentially designed for training. So, since a funny puppy came into your house, you can teach and train the basic and necessary training with a collar.
• Another importance of the collar is to keep the dog safe. Dogs are playful and curious creatures that are outdoors, exciting them. Using collars and collar straps, you can easily control his activity and prevent escaping or similar problems.
• On the other hand, by installing a plate on the collar where you wrote your dog name, address, and phone number, you can hope that the finder will call you and return your beloved dog home to you if the dog gets lost.

 Measuring the size of dog’s collar

Before you buy a collar, you must first get the right size for your dog. To do this, use a meter and measure around the dog’s neck (exactly where the collar is located). Next, of course, measure so that there’s a distance of two fingers between the meter and his neck. Finally, write down this number and find out the appropriate size for your dog based on the table below:

Important points about choosing the right collar for your puppy

Buying a collar for a puppy is a little different. Puppies are growing fast, and there are many things to consider. When buying a puppy collar, pay attention to the following points:

• Buy collars that have enough space for the puppy to grow and can be resized. Puppies grow and change sizes several times, especially in the first few months of life.
• However, don’t buy too large and loose collars for puppies either. It would help if you indeed considered resizing in the future, but too wide a collar can cause many problems. The puppy can easily take the collar off his neck and hold it. Also, training a puppy with a loose collar will be practically impossible!

• Measure your puppy regularly. Each puppy has his growth path, and his size change can’t be accurately predicted. For this reason, measure around the neck at least once every two weeks, and if the old collar was too tight, be sure to buy a larger one.

Choose the best collar strap.

The collar strap is as diverse as the collar itself, but it must be appropriate and compatible with the type of collar; For example, for a chain collar, you can’t buy a delicate and nylon one. You need a chain collar!

Most collars are sold with a suitable strap to make them easier for dog owners to buy. The size and length of the collar is also an important factor to consider. The length of the leash depends on the size of the dog, your dog’s lifestyle, the amount of the dog’s activity, and so on.

In general, the standard length for a collar is about 2 meters. But, of course, these days, there are various models of collars that unlock with the push of a button. So you can make the length of the strap longer or shorter, depending on the position.

Tips on choosing a collar buckle

The type and material of the buckle largely depend on your taste, but in this case, you also need to pay attention to some points.

Plastic buckles 

You can find it in most cheap collars that are very easy to use, but they can be easily damaged and loosened in the extreme temperature changes (extreme cold or scorching sun) and can be easily opened with a little effort! Therefore, if the durability of the buckle is important to you, it’s better not to go for plastic.

Metal buckles

They are much more durable and safer. A metal buckle is more suitable for dogs accustomed to chewing their collars or larger and stronger dogs that pull their collars with more force (for example, for Husky or German dog collars, etc.).

Types of dog collars and their characteristics

Collars are generally divided into two categories: shoulder and neck collars.

Shoulder collar

The shoulder collar (harness) looks like a vest or garment tied around the dog’s body. Dogs feel more comfortable and free with it; that is exactly why it’s more difficult to train dogs with a shoulder collar.

Benefits of Shoulder Collar

• The dog feels more comfortable. This collar is very suitable for small dogs and as a dwarf dog collar.
• It doesn’t put pressure on the dog’s neck and eyes.

Disadvantages of the shoulder collar

• Not recommended for dog training.
• An untrained dog feels freer and may be encouraged to pull the collar.
• It has a higher price than a neck collar. 

German Shepherd, Husky, Rottweiler, etc., dog collars are designed so that it doesn’t bother the dog with a lot of traction. It has good strength and durability with a width of 5 cm. The reflective dog collars make the dog can be seen good at night and prevent various accidents. But Rachel collar is made for miniature and small dogs. It’s very durable and comfortable. It has lots of advantages such as:

• Suitable for dogs weighing 5 to 7 kg
• Flexible mesh with air circulation capability
• Ability to open and close easily and quickly
• Quick and easy size adjustment
• The soft and washable inner layer