Dog Collars

Here are five things to think about when choosing a leash and collar for your dog:

1. Size

You must buy both the collar and leash that suits the size of your dog. The collar in particular is important because you don’t want it to be too tight on the dogs neck thus choking the dog or too loose so that his head slips out. Its best to bring your dog with you so you can try the collars on but if you can’t you can use a tape measure or string to measure the dogs neck and get the perfect fit.

If a collar that is a perfect fit for your dog would allow you to insert two fingers between the collar and the dogs neck.

2. Color

While your dog probably could care less what color his collar you might want your dog to be aesthetically pleasing so you want to buy a color that does not clash with your dogs fur. In addition, you want to buy a style of call that suits your type of dog. A tiny rhinestone collar might look great on a poodle but probably won’t have the same effect on the Rottweiler.

3. Comfort

This is one thing you dog probably does care about you want to make sure that the collar is comfortable for him. On short haired dogs most collars will probably be comfortable but long-haired dogs might have trouble with the collar pulling on a hair. A rolled collar is good for these types of dogs.

When it comes to the leash comedy won a make sure that it’s comfortable for you. Be sure it has a good hand strap that fits in your hand while it feels good.

4. Type

you should know what type of collar and leash you need before you go out to buy it that way you can research with the best kinds are for your breed. If you be training your dog you might need a particular collar and leash set and if you’re doing a particular style of training you might need something else. You may even decide that you want to buy one collar and leash for walking your dog and another for training.

5. Budget

Just like with anything else you get what you pay for a when you buy both collars and leashes for your dog. You might want to set a budgetary limit before you go out shopping as you’ll probably like the most expensive one that you see. That being said, don’t buy the cheapest one either because this may not hold up well under daily activities, especially if your dog pulls on his leash.

Buying a dog collar and leash can be a fun activity especially if you think of these steps in going to the store already was a good idea of what you want. This can save you time in the shopping isle, leaving more for time for taking your dog out for a walk!