Dog Walking - Leashes And Collars Explained

Article Title: Dog Walking - Leashes And Collars Explained
Author: Lisa Nobles

With so many different types of leashes and collars to choose
from, no wonder many dog owners' just decide on their favorite
football team and be done with it! If you're struggling to
decide on a leash and collar for your dog, the following article
will discuss the in's and out's of each. So let's take a look
more closely below.

Leashes:

Dog leashes come in many varieties. Whether your dog is an
adult dog that has been walking on a leash for years or a puppy
who is still trying to chew his way through one, there are
better leashes than others.

There are basically four types of leashes to choose from;
noting that each of these leashes come in different weights and
materials. The four most common types are:

1. Retractable leashes: If you like to allow your dog to roam
and sniff here and there, this is a great leash choice. To
consider with these leashes is the safety of what the dog might
get into as he is sniffing his way through the walk. Lawn
fertilizers and toxic bug sprays are examples of these
considerations. As long as you are aware of the potential
dangers, the retractable leash works fine.

2. Leather leashes: If you are training or use the heel command
when walking your dog, a six foot long, leather leash is best.
If you do not use the heel command, a six foot long leather may
give you better control, however it also may give you a
continually aching shoulder as your dog pulls you while roaming
and sniffing.

3. Bungee leashes: Usually a six foot leash that constantly
maintains tension. This aids tremendously in preventing the
pulling. Additionally, since the bungee takes up the slack, it
is less likely the leash will cause the dog or you to trip.

4. Hands free leashes: These leashes are hands free. They snap
around your waist and are usually six feet in length. Great
leashes if you hike or jog with your dog.

Collars:

Dog collars are usually made out of knitted nylon, leather,
rope or chain link. Of these materials listed below are the most
common types of collars:

1. Regular collars: Small dogs or dogs that are walked on the
heel command do fine with regular collars.

2. Harness collars: Harness collars discourage dogs from
pulling. They strap around the dogs chest and if the dog pulls,
the harness collar directs pressure onto the dog. The goal of
this collar is to inhibit the dog from straining against the
leash.

3. Choke and Prong chain collars: These work great on giant
dogs with super thick fur. Additionally, it is a sure bet your
dog will not be able to slip out of this collar. If the dog
pulls the chain around the neck of the dog tightens. There is
great debate to the ethical nature of these types of collars, as
they can cause permanent damage to a dog if used abusively or as
a matter of leash correction.

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