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.