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Premier KeepSafe Break-Away Collars

For those of us who have to leave our dogs home alone or in their crates for extended periods of time, a big concern is the possibility of their collar getting tangled in something and a tragic accident occurring. A remedy for that is the breakaway collar.

Most veterinarians and professional trainers have seen and heard horror stories involving dogs getting seriously injured or worse by a collar injury. Many times these accidents happen in the most innocent ways. If you often take your dog to the park or have play dates with other dogs in your neighborhood, you may want to consider a breakaway collar. Many dogs have died when another dogs teeth, feet, or collars became entangled with their collar.

If you frequently have your dog in an outside kennel, a breakaway collar is a great investment. Your dog could easily get caught up on a loose or broken wire. Even if you leave your dog loose in the house while you are at work there are many potential hazards that you may not even recognize.

Breakaway collars work by using a safety lock closure that will unclasp if the dog gets caught up in something. This will allow the dog to free himself. The strength of the breakaway clasp varies depending on the force and the angle applied to the collar. In most cases, the collar will easily unclasp from your dogs neck. If the safety lock does breakaway, you can easily reconnect it for reuse.

Many companies offer breakaway collars. One of the best available is the Premier KeepSafe Break-Away collar. The KeepSafe collar features a breakaway clip that will quickly release if your dog gets his collar caught on something or while playing with another dog.


Many owners are concerned that they cannot use a breakaway collar while outside on the leash. One of the great things about Premiers KeepSafe Break-Away collar is that there are metal rings on both sides of the breakaway clip. When using a leash with the breakaway collar, simply attach the leash to both rings and the KeepSafe collar functions as a regular collar.

The breakaway collar is adjustable, so when fitting it to your dog, make sure that it is tight enough, but that you can fit two fingers between the collar and your dogs neck. The Premier KeepSafe Break-Away collar also features a snap closure and is made of nylon.

The Premier KeepSafe Breakaway collar is recommended for every day use. You can attach your dogs tags to one of the metal rings. However, if you frequently tie your dog outside, use of the KeepSafe collar is not recommended.

Our dogs are our best friends and it is only natural to worry about their safety. By using a Premier KeepSafe Break-Away collar, you can rest assured that your dog will be safe in most situations. For more information, speak to your veterinarian, dog trainer or other pet professional or visit http://www.dog.com and do a site search for Break-Away collar.

About the Author

Jennifer MacRostie lives in Wisconsin with her husband and their Border Collie and three cats.  She is a freelance writer and columnist for WOOF.  She has worked in the veterinary industry for four years. She is a new contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com