One of the things we have to buy when we are going to bring a dog home is the collar. But it can be really difficult to choose one, especially if we have never lived with a dog before, since it is something that may end up taking many hours in a row, or even all day.
In the market we will find several types. Let's see what its characteristics are so that it is easier for you to know how to choose a collar for my dog.
Leather necklace
This type of necklaces is one of the most recommended, especially if you are going to wear it only during walks, since although it can be somewhat hard at first, becomes softer thanks to contact with the dog. There are many colors: green, red, yellow, brown ... You just have to choose the one you like the most and put it on your dog.
Nylon collar
This necklace is intended to be comfortable, so that the dog can wear it throughout the day without it being annoying. Nylon is also a material that resists humidity and high temperatures well, so if you go on an excursion and it starts to rain you won't have to worry about anything.
Collar »training»
They are usually metallic, and are made from chains or skewers. In the past, those that had the spikes facing out were used so that the dog could be more protected in the event that another animal attacked it, but today those that have the spikes inwards are used, supposedly for training.
It is not recommended at all, as it causes injuries to the neck. If your dog shoots, buy him a sense-ible harness or a halti and take treats with you during the walk to go giving them as soon as you see a dog and before it barks. Little by little, he will associate the presence of other dogs with something positive: treats.