~ FINDING THE RIGHT FIT
FOR YOUR BEST FRIEND ~
Your best friend will be wearing their dog collar for a long time. This is
because they hold important information such as ID tags. This means that
if your dog or kitty happens to get lost, when it is found you can be located as
the owner and get your friend back. So you do not want the collar to
be too tight on your dog or kitty since it will be wearing it a lot, as this
would be uncomfortable. On the other hand, a collar is
very important for when you are walking your dog or kitty, as you attach your
leash to it, so you do not want your friends collar to be too big, as if it
spots another dog, kitty, squirrel or bird it will likely run off after it. You do not want it to slip
off!
First of all, it is important to note that there are no
one-size-fits-all collars. There are many collars to pick from. There
are three things to consider when picking the right size collar for your
dog. First of all, you need to consider the width of the collar. You
will also need to consider the length. Finally, you will need to
consider how tight the collar feels on your dog before making your
decision. Below are some tips for each one, to help you make a good
decision:
Width
Width is another way of saying how thick a collar is. When deciding
how thick a collar should be, you should go with common sense. Consider
the size of your friend. You should never get a poodle or kitty a one-inch wide
collar. Not only would this look ridiculous, but your friend would struggle
to hold the weight of it on its neck. Conversely, you will want to give
a big dog a thick collar so it is not too flimsy.
Length
This is a very important step. Before you buy a collar, make
sure you measure your pets neck. Take this measurement and then add two
or three inches on to the measurement. The length you are left with
should be the correct target length of whatever collar you buy. Do not
worry about not being able to find a collar to fit the length of your friends neck. There are lots of different sizes of collars available and all of my collars are adjustable.
Tightness
When you put your collar on your dog, you should be able to slip two
fingers in between the collar and your friends neck. If you are unable to
do this, then you know that the collar is too tight on the neck
and should be loosened so it does not restrict your friends breathing. If
you can slip more than two fingers in, then you know that it is too
loose.
With these tips, you should be able to find the correct size dog collar for your dog easily.
