Dog Puppy Harness
Why You Should Use A Dog Collar
The humble dog collar is much more than just a fashion accessory or somewhere to hang the little embossed bone with your phone number on. A dog collar helps you walk your dog and is also there in case of any emergency where you might need to grab them quickly. Before micro-chipping animals was introduced, the dog collar was the only means of identification. By putting a simple name tag with some basic details you could usually be assured that if your beloved family pet went missing it should not be long before they were returned to your loving arms once again.
It is important that you fit a dog collar properly. This doesn't just mean that you should make sure the buckle is done up properly, you should also make sure you have the right size of collar and one that is adequate to your needs. There are a wide variety available but presuming that you have a well behaved dog who is good on the lead and doesn't pull too much you should be able to take your pick. Choker chains are not necessary for dogs unless they are particularly badly behaved when walking on the lead.
A choker chain is a series of metal loops that attach around the dog's neck and tighten when they pull. The action of the chain tightening will usually be enough to stop any pulling. However, some dogs do not react well to choker chains. The metal links banging together can make a particularly harsh noise that some dogs will find disturbing. This will not only stop them pulling but could also lead to them dreading walk time, instead of looking forward to the exercise and fresh air.
Find a dog collar that sits snugly around your dog's neck without being too tight. You want to prevent them from slipping the collar but you don't want to strangle them in the process. Buying an ill fitting dog collar will inevitably mean that you will struggle to get it to fit properly and in turn this will lead to problems when walking and potentially much greater problems in the long run.
Specialist dog collars are also available that help with difficult dogs. A harness should only be used while walking your dog and if you have a dog who pulls a lot then a harness or a halter will prevent too much pulling. Again, this should be fitted properly otherwise you may be causing more problems than you are actually remedying.
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Okay, I am having two issues with my dog and I would love some advice on how to handle both.?
I have a 6 month old puppy who is going to be a large dog. She is really a sweet and pretty obedient dog. We have taken her to puppy class and she is now in Basic Obedience. I have two issues that really bother me. First, there are times when we are getting ready to take a walk that when I get out her harness she starts running away and barking and then she stops and stares at me and just barks. I can't catch her so I have to ignore her to get her to come to me. The other issue is that she does great on her walks, but as soon as we walk back into the yard she starts acting like a nut. She starts biting the leash and jumping. It is the weirdest thing because she is so good on her walks. She also does the yard thing with my husband. Please help!
1. Your first problem may have to do with the association she has with walks. Try asking her to come and rewarding with a treat, then have her stand still, reward again, and finally put the harness on. You may have to start with the "come" and work up to putting the harness on but she will eventually realize that the harness means treats and walks and she'll make the association you want her to.
2. This issue has to do with her being excited to be home again and expecting something, like a treat. You may have inadvertantly trained her to do this by praising her and rewarding her after a good walk and now she anticipates it. My dog does this occasionally. I simply ignore him until he calms down and I never remove the leash or harness until he's acting the way I want.
It sounds like you already have a great dog and a good training foundation. Fixing small problems like these should be quick. Your obedience trainer may also have some helpful suggestions.
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