Dog collars come in a variety of styles, colors, and even functions. There is the obedience collar or choke collar, anti-bark collars, anti-flea collars, and a whole range of collars for dogs. So which one to choose?
If barking is a problem, an anti-bark collar may do the trick. Anti-bark collars use two types of bark detection, either external sound or vibrations from the dog's throat. Neither of these two types is completely infallible: the vibrations can be triggered by movement and the sounds by outside noises other than the barking of the dog.
However, both methods have been proven to help control your dog's barking in a humane way. The best collars use both methods at the same time to reduce "false" readings and help control barking.
But once your dog has stopped barking, what should you consider in a dog collar?
One of the essentials of a dog collar is to ensure that it is personalized and that the dog's name and contact details are engraved somewhere on the collar or on a tag. This will make it easy for someone to contact you if your dog gets lost.
It can also help keep your dog calm in what can be a stressful situation. Even if your dog is among strangers, they know his name from his collar and he will feel less threatened if called by his name.
Leather is a great dog collar. It is very strong, durable, weatherproof, and comfortable for your dog. There are flat collars for short-haired dogs and rounded collars for long-haired dogs. This prevents the hair around your dog's neck from being broken. Try to make the collar as thin as possible while still being sturdy for your dog's comfort.
Finally, choose a collar that suits your dog's personality and size. After all, he is part of your dog's image!