Choose A Collar Wisely
Not so long ago it seems that one had the choice of a nylon collar, a choke collar or a leather collar. That was it. Today while the traditional leather and nylon are still available, added to them we have martingales, halters, harnesses, pronged collars, shock collars - the list goes on.
Choke collars are often misused and can easily cause damage to a dog's throat and spine. Shock collars - well, personally, I would not consider using a shock collar. Pronged collars are less barbabric than they look and less so even than the standard choke collar because of the way the prongs distribute pressure.
For a dog that pulls incessantly a martingale or halter would be most helpful and for those who simply want a smart new collar for their best friend then traditional flat collars are always popular.
When sizing a collar, you will want to be able to easily slip two fingers underneath it when fitted on the dog. You would not want too broad a strap on a small dog nor too narrow on a large breed. Puppies can be introduced to light collars early but the fitting has to be checked daily as it may surprise new pup owners how quickly they grow.
Choke collars are often misused and can easily cause damage to a dog's throat and spine. Shock collars - well, personally, I would not consider using a shock collar. Pronged collars are less barbabric than they look and less so even than the standard choke collar because of the way the prongs distribute pressure.
For a dog that pulls incessantly a martingale or halter would be most helpful and for those who simply want a smart new collar for their best friend then traditional flat collars are always popular.
When sizing a collar, you will want to be able to easily slip two fingers underneath it when fitted on the dog. You would not want too broad a strap on a small dog nor too narrow on a large breed. Puppies can be introduced to light collars early but the fitting has to be checked daily as it may surprise new pup owners how quickly they grow.

