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Dog Collar
Useful Information About Dog Collars
If you have a pet dog, odds are you own a dog collar. A
dog collar can be simple, nylon, leather, rhinestone
studded or a training collar. Pet owners enjoy a wide
variety of dog collars available both on the Internet
and in pet shops nationwide. A dog collar is usually
chosen for a dog based on the dogs personality or the
owners idea of what the dog would like. Owners and
trainers also may purchase dog training collars as they
are needed such as choke collars, shock and pinch
collars or the new citronella collars.
Favorites among the thousands of dog collars available
on the market are the nylon dog collars. They come in a
wide variety of colors and they are easy to clean. Many
of these collars are now available with safety buckles,
which allow the dog to free him or herself if they
become caught on a bush or become tangled on chain in
their own backyard.
Nylon collars are also popular for
use by designers adding charms and rhinestones. Baubles
can easily be added to nylon collars with jewelers
glue. This keeps the collars lightweight for the dog
when they are all decked out in their finery.
If you are a creative dog owner you may choose a
decorate-it-yourself dog collar kit. These are a lot of
fun for children as it allows them to make a unique
collar for their pet. Special paints are included in
these kits so that you can decorate the collar with your
pets name, phone number and other small designs such as
little paw prints. The completed collar is allowed to
dry completely before you put it on your special pet.
Leather dog collars are also very popular because of
their durability. Leather can also be cleaned easily
with special leather cleaning soap. If you do this
frequently you will need to buy some saddle oil to keep
the leather supple as it can dry out and become stiff
with frequent washing. Pet owners using a leather dog
collar on their pet should be careful with the
adjustment of the collar. You should be able to insert
two fingers under the dog collar to keep the pet from
choking. Leather becomes tight when it gets wet so this
is especially important with dogs that frequent wet
areas such as hunting dogs or a pet that lives near a
waterway.
Decorative or fancy dog collars can be used everyday on
some dogs or just on special occasions for others. If
you have an active outdoor dog you may not wan to spend
much money on a fancy collar since it may easily become
ruined in mud or in the rain. Indoor dogs can wear a
variety of decorative dog collars. If you have a plain
collar that you would like to dress up, add a rhinestone
collar charm. These charms come in shapes such as dog
bones, hearts and flowers. Another way a dog collar can
be decorated is with rows of rhinestones or other
gemstones around the outside of the collar.
Popular dog collars in the summer are lightweight fabric
collars. These are perfect for small dogs or
well-trained dogs. The designs on these collars are as
varied as the fabrics available on the market. Many of
these collars are handmade. Some of the best quality
fabric dog collars are made from denim, which is both
durable, easy to decorate, and easy to care for.
If you have a dog that needs behavior modification you
may choose a training collar. The most popular ones on
the market are the choke collar, shock collar and the
citronella collar. All three are considered safe but it
depends on the type of training that you need to
accomplish with your pet. Check with your veterinarian
or respected trainer to help you decide which type of
dog collar is best for your special pet.
About the Author
Charlotte E. Gerber is a full-time freelance writer
and a regular contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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