Sparkle Paw Dog Collars

Finding The Best Collar For Your Dog

Buckle Collars are, as their name implies, collars fastened with a buckle. Most are adjustable. They are generally considered to be the best choice of collar for most dogs in most situations. Buckle collars come in a variety of colors, are made of nylon, cotton, or leather, and are either flat or rolled, and have different styles.

Quick-Release Collars are essentially flat nylon buckle collars with a plastic closure that makes it relatively easy to get the collar on and off of your dog. These collars are also adjustable and do not tighten once fastened.

Nylon Collars are a great choice for dog who spend a lot of time in the water. Anything else will not hold up as well to the constant moisture. Nylon collars are very durable, washable, and come in a variety of colors.

Leather Collars are long-lasting and wear well. Leather collars are very durable and also soften from the oils in your dog's skin. Rolled leather collars are intended for longhaired dogs and keep the hair from lying flat against the coat and around their neck area.

Training Collars such as slip collars, prong collars, head halters, and/or electronic collars are meant to be used for training purposes only and should not be used without professional guidance. They are designed to briefly tighten and apply pressure when the trainer is delivering a correction. Slip collars, also called â£áœchoke chainsâ£á, are typically made of metal with circular rings at either end, through one of which the collar loops, making a "P" shape.

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How to Choose the perfect Collar for your Dog

1. Using a tape measure, determine your dog¡¦s neck size, then add two to three inches. You don¡¦t want the collar to be loose enough to come off over her head and you definitely don¡¦t want it to be too tight, which can cause choking and skin irritation. Different manufacturers label their small, mediums and larges differently, but the neck measurement (15¡¨-17¡¨, for example) should be on the product tag.

2. If your dog is a puppy and still growing, an adjustable collar is a must, and you should check the fit often. There are collars for every conceivable size of dog from teacup to super gigantor. You¡¦ll need a smaller lightweight collar for a little guy and a heavy-duty wide one for the big lugs.

3. All dog collars should have tags with ID info and phone number attached at all times. If the metal tag¡¦s jangling bugs you, there are actually plastic tag covers you can by to prevent this. You can also have personalized collars made for around ten bucks.

4. As for style, go wild! There's everything from super deluxe Swarovski crystals to funky, mod designs to crocodile skin to holiday themes to plain nylon in every conceivable color and at every price point.

5. Finally, if you're out walking your dog at night, there are even lighted and glow-in-the-dark collars. Why not invest in more than one for any situation or style emergency?

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