A dog collar serves the purpose of holding a dog id tag and something to attach a leash to. The bare essentials of a dog collar offers safety and convenience for the dog and responsible dog owner.

There are numerous reasons to choose a dog collar. Training and behavior modification, and of course fashion are key components in selecting the dog collar that perfectly suits you and your pet. The decision can be overwhelming since there are several styles like choke and martingale dog collars and fashion/everyday dog collars. Dog collars also are made in a variety of materials like leather, nylon, bling/rhinestones, ribbon, cotton, plastic and cloth.

For the majority of dogs, the correct way to size a dog collar is to measure the dog’s neck and add two inches. When a dog is wearing a collar you should be able to fit two fingers between the dog’s neck and the dog collar. A proper fit is important for safety and comfort.

Dog owners usually use a choke chain dog collar to train a medium to large dog. The choke dog collar teaches a dog to walk on a leash and to heel. A dog is corrected with a quick tug-and-release on the dog leash, which tightens the choke collar, then releases the pressure on the dogs neck.

A martingale collar is used for dogs that bow their heads and try to slip the collar off, known as backing out of the dog collar! The martingale dog collar is similar to a choke dog collar, except that the collar won’t continue to tighten and a dog cannot wriggle out of the dog collar.

Fashion dog collars come in abundant styles. Jake’s Dog House, houses dog collars for every pet and pet owner’s wants and needs. For example: Get your dog in the game! Put your favorite, college, NBA, NFL, MLB and NHL dog collar on your best buddy. NASCAR, seasonal designs, hobbies and trendy designs, there is a dog collar for every occasion! These dog collars are for everyday wear or changed frequently to celebrate holidays like Christmas, Jewish Holidays and Easter. Top designers have even created dog collars for the pup that has it all! Colors and widths vary for fashion and comfort.

Dog collars are a fun pet accessory to express your dog’s personality. They also are excellent for dog training. Be sure your dog’s collar has an id tag with your up to date contact information.

Dog Owners should know the value of a dog leash.   A dog leash is a great way to protect your pet from the dangers the outside world can hold.

Regardless of what breed of dog you own, an unsupervised pet can get in trouble.  Most pet owners treat their pets like children, and just like a young child should not be outside without boundaries, neither should a dog.

There are so many distractions outside that could cause a dog to wonder off.  The sound of diesel engines, especially delivery trucks and motorcycles cause a reaction.  They not only continually bark, but many time chases after the vehicle.  This is dangerous to the driver and also having your pet in the street is another danger.

Other distractions are wildlife.  Birds, squirrels, rabbits and deer can make any well trained dog forget their manners and take off.  By the time you look outside to check on your dog, they might be too far away to hear you.  When they return many times they have rolled in something, smell quite bad and can acquire ticks as well.   On trash pickup days, on the dog’s way home, they might stop and dig in a garbage can or two

Letting your dog wander the neighborhood can irritate your neighbors, especially if your dog decides to poop on their lawn or dig on their property.  Young children can also be afraid if they are on bikes or running and yelling and a dog decides to bark or chase them.    The dog might be playing, but young children might not realize this and can get hurt in their attempt to run away from the dog

Even if your dog is not aggressive, a stranger might approach the pet to read a dog tag or a young child sees a cute dog and hugs the dog and the dog nips or bites.  This is a devastating situation for everyone: the injured, the owner and the confused dog.  The pet owner is responsible.

A fenced is yard is a secure place for dogs to run leash free.   For pet owners who have limited space or just don’t have a fence, go to a Dog Park.   Dog Parks are a perfect place for dogs to play and socialize with other dogs and exercise in a fenced in area. Dog Parks are popping up in most townships.   To locate a Dog Park in your area, contact your municipality or ask your veterinarian.

Taking care of your pet is a large responsibility.   Dogs must be supervised at all times to keep them safe.   A dog on a leash is a simple solution to keep your dog out of harm’s way

Dog Leashes come in many styles to best suit the dog and the dog owner.  There are 4 foot leashes that are great for city dogs; hands free dog leashes are great for exercising along with your dog, couplers for walking multiple dogs; retractable leashes offer flexibility; and the basic 6 foot leash typically is offered in one inch and 5/8 widths to accommodate most dogs.  Jakes Dog House offers many stylish choices styles to suit a dog and owners personality and keep your dog protected.