{"id":1010,"date":"2018-02-07T10:18:15","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T10:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.budgetpetworld.com\/blog\/?p=1010"},"modified":"2023-06-21T11:06:50","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T11:06:50","slug":"pros-and-cons-of-a-dogs-collars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/pros-and-cons-of-a-dogs-collars\/","title":{"rendered":"Pros And Cons Of A Dog\u2019s Collars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">It happens many times that as a dog parent you bring home a harness or a collar for a dog that you think is perfect for your dog but sometimes it isn\u2019t safe for your dog. Even though you select the best collar for your dog you need to know some basic things before choosing a collar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Many dog parents want their pooch to look attractive with those collars that they think will look good on their dog but have you observed your dog\u2019s behavior after using that collar on your dog? It may happen that your dog is not comfortable wearing that collar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What You Need To Know Prior To Selecting A Collar For Your Dog?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>There are many collars and harnesses available on the market for dogs. Sometimes you get confused to which collar to choose for your dog. Here is a brief overview of some different types of collars and their pros and cons.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4>Rolled or flat collars<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Choke Chain<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h4>Pinch collar<\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Rolled or flat Collars<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">: Rolled or flat collars are widely used by dog parents. You can easily fasten this collar with a plastic clip or a buckle.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1011\" src=\"http:\/\/www.budgetpetworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rolled-collor-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Rolled collor of dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rolled-collor-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rolled-collor-768x511.jpg 768w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rolled-collor-1024x681.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Rolled-collor.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Inexpensive.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">It is easy to attach the identification, rabies and license tag on this collar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">These collars are easy to slip off and on.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">When a dog plays roughly with other dogs it can get their mouth caught in other dog\u2019s collar and creates a panic. Struggling to get loose sometimes tightens the collar and puts your dog in a suffocating situation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">When you pull your dog hard it generates pressure in a dog\u2019s eyes and it can lead to some eye issue in your dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Pulling your dog excessively can harm its neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Choke Chain: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Choke chain was very popular during the older times. Choke chain is one of the commonly used tools to train a dog. It applies pressure to a dog\u2019s neck. By popping a leash the chain will get tight around the dog\u2019s neck and will release when a dog slows down or stop pulling itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1012\" src=\"http:\/\/www.budgetpetworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain-300x177.jpg\" alt=\"Choke chain for dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain-300x177.jpg 300w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain-768x453.jpg 768w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain-1024x604.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain-752x440.jpg 752w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Choke-chain.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">A proper use of a choke chain can draw your dog\u2019s attention towards you to move in a proper heel position.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">The chain creates a squeezing sensation on a dog\u2019s neck. It is an effective way to control your dog.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Cons<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">When a choke chain is used inappropriately for a long time, it can damage a dog\u2019s neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Many pet parents have complained about damaging the dog\u2019s neck after using the choke chain.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Important Note: Do not use a choke chain on dogs that are younger than 6 months.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Also, Read- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.budgetpetworld.com\/blog\/can-i-use-topical-treatment-as-well-as-collar-together-on-my-dog\/\">Can I Use Topical Treatment As Well As Collar Together On My Dog?<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Pinch or Prong Collar: <\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">A pinch collar looks like a torture device but it is far better than a choke chain if used properly. Pinch collar has inward pointing prongs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1013\" src=\"http:\/\/www.budgetpetworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Prong-Collar-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Prong Collar of dogs\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Prong-Collar-300x300.jpg 300w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Prong-Collar-150x150.jpg 150w, http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Prong-Collar.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Pros:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Dog\u2019s immediate response.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">The pressure generated is very low compared to other tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">If handled properly, it can create less harm to a dog\u2019s neck.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Cons:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">In some situation, the discomfort can lead to aggression in your dogs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">Improper use of the chain can create chances of serious psychological and physical damage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\"><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/span><span style=\"font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', serif;\">: There are many other collars too on the market that you can buy for your dog. One thing you need to know is none of the collars is perfect. You have to choose according to your dog size, shape, and their behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It happens many times that as a dog parent you bring home a harness or a collar for a dog that you think \n<a class=\"moretag\" href=\"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/pros-and-cons-of-a-dogs-collars\/\"> [...]<\/a>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1015,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[216,10,2,449],"tags":[494,493,496,497,495],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1010"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1010"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1010\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3398,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1010\/revisions\/3398"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/budgetpetworld.thepethost.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}