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Types of Leashes:
Chain: These leashes are strong, but will hurt the handler's hands if the dog pulls.
Leather: These leads are "softer" on hands. Some dogs may decide to chew through them.
Nylon: These leads are inexpensive, but are not as soft on hands as leather.
Retractable leads: These leads are not recommended for obedience training, except for training the dog to come back to the handler. These leads may break more easily.
Show Leads: These leads are used for showing dogs in conformation rings. They come in different varieties, some may be a slip lead, which doesn't require a collar. They may be made out of leather, nylon, or chain. They come in a variety of collars, but a color that "blends in" with the dog is recommended. Hot pink, for example is generally avoided.
Types of Collars:
Flat Collar: These collars are the "stereotype" dog collars. They are recommended for obedience training. They come in extremely diverse varieties of colors and patterns. They can be nylon, leather, and possibly a material that is like a flexible plastic.
Adjustable collar: These collars are great for growing puppies, as the size of the collar can increase with the puppy's neck.
Check or Choke Chain: These are not collars and should only be worn only when training the dog. It is the sound of the chain that is supposed to alert the dog, not the tightness. These collars are not allowed in agility or fly ball, as the dog can easily hang itself. Also, they must be put on the dog correctly.
Pronged Training Collar: These collars are recommended for training hard-to-control dogs. They are similar to check chains and must be put on correctly.
Halti Head harness: These collars may appear inhumane, but are not. They are more gentle and are an easier method to stop pulling than an check or pronged collar because when you control the dog's head the dog's body will follow, as a result the dog can not pull. These collars are a great for dominate, aggressive, or large dogs. They are similar to a halter on a horse. Guide dogs are usually trained to wear one. The dog can pant, eat and drink while wearing one. They are usually made in nylon.
Harnesses: These may bring out pulling behaviors in some dogs. They are great for small dogs, or dogs like Basset Hounds or Daschunds that are prone to back problems. Anti-pulling harnesses are available and are supposed to stop the dog from pulling. Also, there are harnesses that are supposed to not let the dog jump up. However, both the harness and anti-pulling harness may rub some of the dog's hair off. They can be made of nylon or leather.
Special Collars: Some collars are made that have a built in lead that comes in handy for controlling dogs, particularly for flyball. Also, show collars are used when showing dogs in conformation events. Like show leads, they come in many different colors, but the best color is the one that "blends in with the dog".
Common Materials Used for Dog Collars:
Nylon: This is great for puppies and is usually less expensive than leather. Leather: This is great for dogs and gets softer as it ages, so it is comfortable for the dog's neck. However, it can be more expensive. * Sometimes other forms of materials are used but these are the most common.
Additional Information:
*Make sure two fingers can be easily inserted between the dog's neck and the collar. *For puppies an adjustable collar is usually the best choice. *If leather gets wet, hang it up and let it dry naturally to avoid rotting. |
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