Once upon a time finding collars for dogs was easy. Today there is such a wide variety that it often is confusing to understand the benefits of each type of collar. When I was training my Forbes, I was taught to use a choke chain for training. He did well with it. It's purpose was to give corrections by quickly tugging on the leash which made the collar shorten on the dog's neck. At that time it was thought that the neck of the dog was this one of the strongest parts of their body. Therefore a choke collar would not be harmful. These collars,often called choke chains, are meant for training only. Today, dog trainers and veterinarians feel these collars can damage a dog's neck and trachea. Today, the Martingale collar is thought by trainers to be safer than the choke collar. What is a Martingale collar? A Martingale collar is a fabric collar with a chain. The chain has two loops when the dog pulls the chain it tightens snugly around the dog's neck without choking the dog.
My blog started when I completed a children's book with my beloved King Charles Cavalier Spaniel as the main character. I still write children's books but I find I have learned and continue to learn so much from dogs that I write to share with adult readers.
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Tuesday, August 15, 2017
How to find the BEST collar for your dog.
Once upon a time finding collars for dogs was easy. Today there is such a wide variety that it often is confusing to understand the benefits of each type of collar. When I was training my Forbes, I was taught to use a choke chain for training. He did well with it. It's purpose was to give corrections by quickly tugging on the leash which made the collar shorten on the dog's neck. At that time it was thought that the neck of the dog was this one of the strongest parts of their body. Therefore a choke collar would not be harmful. These collars,often called choke chains, are meant for training only. Today, dog trainers and veterinarians feel these collars can damage a dog's neck and trachea. Today, the Martingale collar is thought by trainers to be safer than the choke collar. What is a Martingale collar? A Martingale collar is a fabric collar with a chain. The chain has two loops when the dog pulls the chain it tightens snugly around the dog's neck without choking the dog.
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