Dog collars differ by use and category. Owners ought to know each type in order to pick the right ones for each of their pet dogs.

1. On Choosing From Among Dog
Collar Types
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2. The various types of dog collars made available in many pet stores today are
representative of the different uses for which they were made. If you would
like to know which type of collar is best for your pet dog, you may want to
hear what the following discussion will have to say about collars and dogs.
Everyday Collars and Well-Behaved Dogs
The most common use of collars for any type of dog and for any type of
collar is identification. Tags can be tied to all collar types—from the basic to
the training-type ones. As for dogs that are quite well-behaved and
disciplined, everyday collars may then be verily suited for use. Under this
category, you may find those with quick-release fasteners, or those with
buckles as locks. Some are made of leather, while others, of synthetic fibers
or nylon. Everyday collars are generally plainly surfaced. They do not have
specialized “thorns” since the dogs wearing them would be obedient without
the need of being instilled with further disciplinary action. You can readily
obtain these pet supplies with discount.
Specialized Training Collars and Hard-Headed Dogs
These are the more fancy types for which pet shops may not readily release
for purchase if your training skills are doubtful. Experts at the shops,
though, may opt to teach you first on how to use the specialized collar so
you don’t get to strangle the dog when he reacts violently against your
present mode of discipline.
Among these specialized training collars are the metal prong and choke
chains. Both work to cause inconvenience in the form of pressure so that the
dog will eventually stop his attitude of pulling you when he is held through a
collar by the leash. The prong collars are quite quick at doing the “pricking”
job. Although most prongs place plastic ends in order to keep the dogs safe
from injury, the owner still has to be very careful about its use.
Some of the really disciplinary types are the shock collars. These may be
illegal in some places because of their use of electrical signals in order to get
the dog to “understand” how he’s doing something that’s not acceptable.
Prices for collars vary with use and category. The more sophisticated ones
such as those latter mentioned may thus be priced higher. The more
common ones, on the other hand, can be considered under the category of
those labeled as rather cheap pet supplies.
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