How I Chose My Dogs Collar

Why My Dog Wears a Collar

I believe that, in most cases, dogs should wear collars all the time for easy identification and safe restraint around the house and out in public. I know that if I pass a loose dog on the street, a collar with ID tags will encourage me to stop and see if I can help the dog back home. If I lost my dog, I’d hope that someone would do the same for me.

If my dog is going to wear his dog collar 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s important that it fits well and is comfortable. How did I choose a collar with the best possible fit?

How I Checked the Fit on the Dog Collar

First, I measured my dog’s neck. I took a string and wrapped it around his neck where I wanted his collar to sit. I marked the spot where it overlapped and measured the string on a ruler. I then used that as my guide while collar shopping.

After I chose an adjustable dog collar that should fit, I snapped it closed and checked to see that the fit allowed me to comfortably get two fingers between the fastened collar and my dog’s neck. Then I checked to make sure I couldn’t slide the collar over my dog’s head. Collars that can slip off over a dog’s head may do so while he’s on leash, leaving him at risk of getting lost without any identification on. A collar that loose could also catch on something and slip off, once again leaving him without ID.

More Tips on Selecting a Good Dog Collar

My dog is very small, so I picked a narrow collar. A too-wide collar might make it hard him to move comfortably. But narrow collars aren’t best for every dog. Owners of large dogs might find that narrow collars cut into their dog’s necks while attached to their dog leash during walks.

There are so many styles of collars to choose from: designer dog collars, red collars, fancy collars, plain collars, and so on. It was fun to choose the right one for my dog!

Annie March, Dog Fan and aspiring writer.

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