Usefulness of Dog Harnesses and Dog Collars
Dog harnesses and collars are very useful for the overall well being of your dog. Factors such as the weight and breed of your dog should be considered before selecting one of these for your dog.
Dog collars are used all over the world by dog owners. These collars make pet dogs appear more attractive and adorable while increasing their functionality at the same time. Different types, styles and sizes of collars are available in the market to choose from. Ranging from plain to simple, an entire range of these collars is available.
Despite the availability of these collars, big dog owners often complain that there are not very decorative collars available for bigger dogs but it is not true as there are very expensive collars available too which are studded with hundreds of Swarovski crystals for instance. In fact, the real issue is whether or not one should use dog harnesses on their pet instead of a dog collar. There are a couple of things that one must consider while making this decision.
The first thing that you need to consider is the size of your dog. Often people are under the false impression that a larger dog needs a leather dog harness more because of their greater pulling power. Small dogs with smaller necks have very fragile throats and tracheas. This makes them very prone to injuries if a tight collar is used on them. Little dogs weighing less than 20 pounds have a higher chance of injuring their neck while pulling at their collar. These dogs are so tender that even a small amount of pressure incorrectly applied can damage their neck.
If you have a dog of such variety, it would be better if you use a comfortable fitting small dog harness for its neck. This should be used along with a leash. These harnesses also come in handy when you have to take your dog in your car. You can use the car safety belt for dogs and attach it to the harness very easily for ensuring better safety of your canine friend. Most of the dog harnesses are made from soft washable material.
Regardless of the type of dog that you own, you will have to consider using different harnesses or collar options if it is in habit of pulling hard and is hard to control on a leash. There are various options available for such dogs but you must start with a harness first. You can consider using a leash that goes around the muzzle and give you control over the head of the dog. ‘Choke’ type collars are also available but they are often used for controlling bigger dogs. Using them on smaller dogs can prove to be dangerous for the health of the dog.
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Bigdogleathers is a Leather manufacturer supplying dog harnesses, leather belts and leather dog harness directly to the public as well as the trade.
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