Planet Dog Cozy Hemp Adjustable Collar, Apple Green, Medium

Selecting Dog Training Collars

Selecting from amongst all the various dog training collars available can be bewildering but it need not be. To select the best training collar for your dog, there are several items you have to keep in mind. Training collars are designed to be worn to train, manage and protect your dog. They should never be used as a means of punishment or to hurt your dog.

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Product Description

This ultimate dog collar is naturally dyed of one of nature's strongest fabrics - pure hemp. This version has a cozy fleece lining to ensure optimal comfort of your best-friend. It's what you would wear if you were a dog.

Product Details

• Adjustable dog collar for medium-size necks; 12 to 18 inches, including clasp
• Hemp construction for durability and comfort
• Fleece lined for optimal comfort
• Stainless steel fastener for optimal corrosion resistance and smooth action
• Works great with Planet Dog leashes; other colors available

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Selection of the best type of dog training collar for your personal training goals is just the first step. You also must ensure it's the correct size and that you know the way to use it correctly. Even the best collar may not be appropriate if it is not used properly.

Styles of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and ordinary pet collars work fine for their intended purpose, however are not considered "training collars" thus won't be covered here.

Prong collars possess the look of something from a middle ages torture chamber that could be very painful. Used properly, they are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were to begin with constructed from metal prongs linked to one another in chain fashion. Currently they're also offered made from plastic material which is favored by many. These types of collars control your dog by slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If used over aggressively, they're able to cause pain so care should be used.

Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters look like and work in a fashion much like harnesses used for horses. They work by guiding the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness really does an extremely good job of controlling the head. Whilst they might look to be overly restrictive, the dog easily becomes used to them. They are particularly useful in handling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars continue to be widely used and are suggested for use in numerous 4H dog training programs in spite of the debate around their use. Utilized correctly, they are acceptable dog training collars, however are easy to misuse. When they are placed on the dog improperly, if links become twisted or if excessive pressure is employed by the handler, they can, in fact, become tools of torture. For me personally, I stopped using choke collars a long time ago and will never return to them. There are too many far better dog training collars to choose from.

Electronic dog collars are designed to give the dog a small zap upon command of the handler. The intensity can be adjusted from a minor buzz or tingle to get the dogs' interest to a more serious jolt. These shouldn't be used on small or fearful dogs and only following discussion of your situation with a reliable trainer. Shock collars can potentially cause harm to your dog if utilized thoughtlessly.

What ever your own personal needs, you'll find the ideal collar from the a wide variety of dog training collars available online. Take a few minutes to scan our site and change your difficult dog into an enjoyable,well socialized companion.