HI guys any advice on best lab collars as some say chokers some say the back strapy ones not sure !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Re: appropriate collars Definitely not choker collars , don't like them at all . Sam has a rope type collar with a leather section where the buckle is, he has had it for two years, its on its last legs but it matches his lead so am loathe to replace it
Re: appropriate collars Agreed - definitely not a choker. I like canvas collars because they're easy to wash and dry. I've also found the ones with a sort of sliding adjustment easier to get a better fit with than buckle types.
Re: appropriate collars Definitely not a choker. I very occasionally use a martingale (like a half check but all fabric - no chain part) but I don't attach the lead to it - it's just so it hangs loose and doesn't ruffle her fur. I like rolled leather collars but these are not practical if you intend to walk your dog with a lead attached to the collar - they are far too thin and will bite into the neck. Fabric collars - I like having a fat one but just so the pattern or colour shows up more than anything. I love Rogz and Hunter collars - fantastic designs and lovely bright cheerful colours. The Hunter ones also have a stainless steel clip which, as well as being very strong and practical, looks really smart too! Clip over buckle anyway - if your dog gets into difficulties and you need to remove the collar pronto you don't want to be fiddling around with a buckle. The video of a dog who got its leash caught in elevator doors springs to mind *shudder*
Re: appropriate collars Yes, flat, wide webbing collar with a clip too......we mostly use it to carry a tag as we use a slip lead (now we have a good loose lead walk established)
Re: appropriate collars Elsie has a rather smart timberwolf leather collar for her identity and medical discs but we use a soft nylon harness for walking her. In the past we took on a rescue who had a collapsed trachea from pulling and lunging using a collar so we never use one on any of ours. Especially when they are young and prone to fits of exuberance.
