subject: Looking At Dog Collars In General [print this page] Dog collars come in many different varieties of materials, styles, colors, and even functions. This gives you many options for just the right dog collar for your animal. Most of the standard dog collars of today are buckle types. Buckle types are pretty much just what they sound like, products that are fastened with a buckle. They are typically made of leather or nylon and they are either flat and about a 1/4 of an inch thick or rolled. These buckle types are usually adjustable and do not tighten on your pets neck once fastened.
Some other dog collars are quick release collars and basically have a flat nylon buckle collar with plastic closures that will release if pulled to tight. Choke chains are metal chain links of various sizes with a ring on each link. These collars should only be used while actively training or exercising your canine. This type of collar is usually sold by length. Head collars go over your pets head but they are not a muzzle. While wearing a head collar, your hound can still pant, bark, drink and eat, even bite! They should only be used for training. For aggressive dogs, the pinch collar can actually make the animal worse. Most suggest that you stay away from that one. This could really hurt your pet and might be something that you will have to bring the dog to the vet to for treatment and big bills could accrue.
The dog collar market has been over run with conventional as well as more unusual types of dog collars. These serve a variety of functions and needs. As a pet lover and canine owner, you should know that different kinds of dogs need different types of collars, and some websites online time will give you that information quick and easily. There you can get educated on the many different collars that are available. There will also be information on the high priced customized products that are available.
In summarizing what is stated here, dog collars along with pet supplies in general will be ever changing and advancing. The market for dog collars has picked up as the economy has. Americans are adopting more animals to keep them company as they are out of work and are staying at home for most of the day. The biggest tip that anyone could give you is most pet stores allow you to bring your pet in the actual store. If they do offer this take your dog with you and try some dog collars on him or her and see what could be the most comfortable for you canine friend.
