| Dog collars speak a lot about fashion! Collars are worn | | | | 4. Chain-Slip Collars: Also called as choke chains these |
| by dogs to serve the purpose of training, identification, | | | | are generally reserved for training only. Use chain-slip |
| and walking. The right collar on the right dog can make | | | | collars with caution and never leave it on your dog |
| a strong statement of fashion and choose wisely for | | | | unattended. When walking the dog on a leash and |
| your dog. Have a look at these different collar types | | | | these collars, a quick tug on the leash will cause a |
| and decide which one suits your dog the best. | | | | closing effect on the dog's neck thus restraining the |
| 1. Head Collars: Head collars or halters resemble | | | | dog. |
| muzzles albeit with a different purpose. These halters | | | | 5. Metal-Prong Collars: Highly effective for strong, |
| act more like harnesses for the head and are intended | | | | stubborn dogs with a tendency to tug at the leash, |
| to help train a dog to walk on a leash and heel. If the | | | | these collars do look ungainly. They are also known as |
| dog pulls on the leash the halter will cause the head to | | | | pinch collars and are very useful during training. Use |
| turn and leaves the dog feeling a bit unnatural and thus | | | | with caution and never leave on a dog unattended. |
| deter the behaviour. These collars help discourage | | | | 6. Martingale Collars: Also known as Greyhound collars |
| pulling. Head halters should not be left on unattended | | | | or limited slip collars, they help prevent dogs from |
| dog or dogs on a very long lead. | | | | slipping out of the collars while on a leash. A slight tug |
| 2. Break-Away Collars: Used for daily use these | | | | will tighten the collar without complete closure of the |
| collars have a special feature that can prevent | | | | neck. Made of Nylon and similar materials they are |
| choking. They can still be used on a leash for walking. If | | | | available in several bright colors and are particularly |
| the leash becomes caught on something the collar | | | | useful on sighthounds though they can be used for any |
| breaks away. However be sure that your dog's name | | | | of the other breeds. |
| is on the collar along with your contact details. If the | | | | 7. Harnesses: These are designed to place over the |
| leash is hooked on to both loops then the dog can be | | | | dog's chest and abdomen crossing over on the back. |
| walked without the risk of collar breaks. | | | | A leash can be attached on top of the harness. These |
| 3. Daily Collars: One's personal style can be expressed | | | | are more suitable for dogs that have a tendency to |
| with a variety of everyday collars. Collars with metal | | | | pull as they do not cause pressure over the neck. |
| buckles or quick release clasps are available in a | | | | These are basically ideal for dogs with medical |
| variety of materials, colors and styles. Many people | | | | problems in the neck and airway. |
| prefer buckle collars for stronger dogs, as the quick | | | | 8. Dog-Show collars: The Martingale leads are a |
| release clasps are generally less sturdy. Rolled leather | | | | particularly useful dog show collar. They have a collar |
| collars are durable and less likely to cause hair loss or | | | | portion that slips over the head and tightens when the |
| parting. | | | | leash is pulled. |