The first thing that everyone does when they get a new dog is rush to the store to buy dog supplies. Once they’re in the store, the first thing they do is go to the dog collar isle.  They then start marveling at the hundreds and hundreds of different dog collars to choose from. There are leather dog collars, nylon dog collars, metal dog collars, cotton dog collars, designer dog collars, personalized dog collars, fancy dog collars, and plain dog collars.

With so many choices in such a huge variety in the huge modern pet stores, how is one to choose the perfect  collar for the new pet?  I would suggest to you that there’s no reason to choose just one.  There are different types of collars for different purposes.

  • Leather dog collars: Leather dog collars can be very stylish. There are many varieties.  Some are plain and some are fancy.  Leather dog collars are fine for indoors but if your dog is outdoors a lot, you should probably consider an alternative style of collar.  Leather and wet weather usually don’t get along very well.
  • Nylon dog collars: This type of caller isn’t quite as fancy as a leather dog collar but it is generally much more durable.  This type of collar is more of the utilitarian type of dog collar.  Your dog can wear this both indoors and out no matter what type of weather he is faced with.
  • Metal dog collars: If your dog’s collar is made from metal it is most likely a dog training collar.  While not all dog training callers are made from metal, the majority of them are.  This type of collar should be used only when training your dog.  When you have completed your training session, the collar should be removed and replaced with another type.  Metal dog collars are often designed to slide and choke the dog should they become unruly.  When used with a gentle touch they can be most effective.  When used with harsh hands, they can be torture devices.  If left on the dog while unattended, it is possible that the chain would get hooked on something and possibly choke your dog.
  • Cotton Dog Collars: Cotton dog collars often have very cute designs embroidered on them. Many people choose to have their dogs names embroidered on them.   They can be very cute to look at and fun to change from occasion to occasion.  They’re not as durable as nylon dog collars and should not be left on your dog fulltime if your dog is an outside dog.
  • Designer dog collars: Designer dog collars are very fashionable these days.  Designer dog collars are made by high fashion designers and are very trendy.  Unfortunately all along with the trendy nature of these dog collars comes a hefty price.  Once again these callers are usually very ornate and should not be left on if your dog is left outside all of the time or even if your dog is left outside in the poor.  You wouldn’t wear a nice leather jacket in a snowstorm nor should you let your dog wear his fancy designer dog collar in the snow.
  • Personalizeddog collars: It can be quite convenient to have a personalized dog collar.  Many of these callers have a metal nameplate riveted to the collar.  Should your dog become lost, the metal nameplate is very easy to spot in your chances of getting your precious pet back are much higher.  Some personalized dog collars have very ornate embroidery on them.  These custom dog collars can be made in virtually endless ways.  You are only limited by your imagination.  If your pets personalized a collar is made from leather or other material that may not hold up very well in the weather, you should change to a more utilitarian type of caller like a nylon dog collar before letting him run outside in the rain.

As you can see there are many types of collars to choose from.  And you can also see there’s no reason to choose just one.  Buy your puppy a selection and dress him up in his fancy collar when he goes to town and maybe put on his nylon collar when he swims in the river.  Have fun with it. There’s no reason to stick to any hard and fast rules.

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