Loose Collars Lose Dogs
Don’t Lose Your Dog!
Recently, I met someone who found an aging yellow Labrador Retriever running loose in a park. She spent lots of time looking for his owner, and then for a potential home, before finally turning him in to an animal shelter. Fortunately, after a short time of being at the shelter, the dog’s owners located him and he went home. What a fortunate, happy ending!
A Correct Fit Could Save Your Dogs Life
But this dog’s stay away from home could have been much shorter if he had just had a collar with an ID tag on it. And maybe he had one, but if he did, it didn’t fit well enough for it to stay on. How can you keep this from happening to your dog? Make sure your dog’s collar fits!
Size is Important When Fitting A Dog Collar
Before you purchase the perfect dog collar, you need to determine the correct size. One easy way to do this is to this is to place a piece of string around your dog’s neck and mark how much string it takes to go completely around it. Make sure the string lies on your dog’s neck in the same place a collar should. Measure that length of the string by laying it on a ruler or yard stick.
Check the Fit on The Dog To Be Sure
Once you have an accurate neck measurement, purchasing the correct collar size is easy. But you still have to adjust the size for the perfect fit. You want there to be enough room so that you can slide two fingers under his collar (this allows the collar to be comfortable). Make sure that you can’t slide the collar over your dog’s head without unfastening it. You don’t want it to slip off with the tug of a leash!
Choose a Color and Design You Like
After you find and fit the perfect collar, whether it’s a designer dog collar or simply a plain red one, check it every month or two. If your dog gains or loses weight, the collar may need adjusting. Watch for wear and replace the collar when you think it may be weakening. You want to make sure it stays on and holds your dog’s important identification information in place.
Linda Martuch, Owner Sylvan & Sons, Dog Trainer and Dog Mom
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