What is the best collar for a puppy?

Puppies, especially large breeds, tend to grow. In the process of growth, the girth of the pet’s neck also increases greatly. In order not to change the collar every month, it is better to give preference to collars with a wide adjustment range. These can be lanyard collars with lots of holes for fasteners, but when the puppy is small, the long tail of the collar will stick out and get in the way. It also looks a bit messy. Therefore, in this case, it is better to give preference to nylon collars with a wide adjustment range, for example, the Hunter Alu-Strong collar in size L is adjustable from 45 to 65 cm. Such a supply is quite enough for a Labrador puppy from 2 months to adulthood. In addition, nylon is easy to wash, soft and comfortable for the puppy.

Puppies need to be taught to the collar from the very first months. A dog in adulthood hardly gets used to this accessory, and, most often, this is expressed by aggression. Many owners, whose pets are kept in open-air cages around the clock, deliberately do not take the time to accustom the puppy to the collar. They are sure that with such a lifestyle, this skill will not be required for the pet, because he makes all walks without a leash in the enclosure, and, according to the owners, this is enough for him. But in the fate of every dog ​​there comes a moment when she has to pay a visit to the veterinary clinic. And for this you need to wear a collar, leash and even a muzzle. And at such moments, the owners are very sorry that they did not accustom their pet to this accessory in time.

The collar must be put on the puppy before a walk, positively reinforcing his good behavior with a treat. So this subject will cause him only good associations (delicacy, encouragement, walk, outdoor games, etc.). Thus, the pet will quickly and easily get used to a useful accessory.

It is important to remember that the dog should be in the collar only during walks, you can not walk in it around the clock. The wool will rub under it, bald spots will appear.

The choice of this accessory depends on the purpose for which it is needed:

• for daily walks, a wide soft collar made of nylon or leather is suitable. If you have a German Shepherd, then it is better to buy a chain with oblong links;
• for the course of the OKD. Most often, dog handlers are asked to bring pets to classes in jerk chains or strangleholds;
• to correct the behavior of aggressive dogs. For these purposes, the so-called strict collars – parfors are suitable. They should be used only after consulting a specialist who will confirm that the pet really needs it and show how to properly handle it. Do not try to take measures to correct the psyche on your own and do it without the supervision of a professional. Such actions can only exacerbate the problem;
• ringing. Such collars are necessary for dogs that take part in the exhibition and go through the ring. They are made from various materials – steel, nylon, leather and others. The choice is based on the individual characteristics of the breed. For example, for large breeds, ring chains are most often chosen.