Tag: collars
Why This DC Area Dog Walker Won’t Use Choke, Prong, or Shock Collars
Do you use a choke, prong, or shock collar with your dog? Or has a trainer or other dog professional advised you to use one? Maybe you have a large, strong dog who pulls on leash or a dog with very serious behavior problems, and you feel like one of these tools is your only…
Should Your Pets Wear Collars Indoors?
Your pets’ collars, lovingly selected to complement their features and fitted with personalized ID tags, can be a danger to their safety. Approximately 26,000 collar related accidents occur each year, many fatal when the collar closes the animal’s airways long enough to strangle them to death. When You Might Consider Using Collars Indoors Collars with…
Choosing the Right Collar or Harness for Walking Your Dog
There are a lot of different options out there for collars and harnesses for walking your dog. To choose the best one for your dog take into account your dog’s shape and size as well as their level of leash manners. What to Look for in a Collar or Harness Constructed of high-quality materials that…