Dog Training - How To Succeed - Using Basic Collars

Summary

There are Different Types Of Collar used in Dog Training – Shock Collars, Wolf Collars, Head Halters, Martingale Collars, Prong Collars, Slip Collars, Basic Collars

Essentially, a Dog Collar is primarily used to maintain control of the dog, by the owner or handler, by the simple expedient of holding on to the collar. They often incorporate tags for identifying the dog and can be used, for additional control, by being connected to a leash.





Buckle Collar






TYPES OF DOG TRAINING COLLAR - BASIC COLLARS


A Buckle Collar (see photo), usually made of leather, is attached around the neck of the dog and is held in place by means of a metal buckle. It is possible to fix a leash by way of the loop incorporated in the collar. Also known as Flat Collars, they can also include a dog identification tag. Some versions offer a special form of buckle which allows the dog to be released quickly.


An Elizabethan Collar is commonly used if the dog has an infection or cut in the region of its neck or head. It is shaped like a cone and is fitted around the neck with the open end facing forward in such a way that the dog is unable to make contact with the infection, so preventing its spread.

A Stud Collar is used where there is a risk to the dog being bitten around the neck by another dog. This Collar incorporates studs throughout its surface which act as the deterrent.

A Flea Collar is usually worn in conjunction with a Flat Collar. Its purpose is solely to reduce the incidence of fleas which can be a major irritant to some dogs. This Collar contains special chemicals which kills the fleas but does not harm the dog.

A Break-Away Collar incorporates a special mechanism in which the dog can free itself from the Collar in circumstances where an undue pressure is applied to the Collar. In this way, the chance of the dog being strangled is eliminated.

Aspects of Dog Training: Basic Collars

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