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Dog owners would surely agree that one of the most important things their dog needs is a good collar and leash, so you can walk your dog and prevent it from running away from you or from lashing out towards other people or animals. In fact, it is even required by law to have one when your dog is outside.
However, there are times that your dog seems to be not in the mood to be attached on a leash. They pull towards the opposite direction when you try to tug them towards you, and you think that they may choke themselves on their collar during your pulling game.
On the other hand, some prefer using a harness over a collar on their dog, apparently to prevent their dogs from getting choked when being pulled.
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This collar helps “keep the slip collar at the top of the neck, which is the most sensitive part of the neck.” You can also use this for your pet with issues on its slip collar. The collar also fits snugly up to the lower part of the neck, which helps your dog to pull you around.
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There are also other types of collars, according to an article by Jacqueline Bennett on Rover.com entitled “The 6 Most Popular Dog Collars and How to Use Them.” One of those is the head collar which can be slipped over your dog’s snout and attaches behind its ears, similar to a horse’s halter. While it can prevent your dog from pulling and can have a calming effect on the dog, putting it on your dog can be unpredictable: if used improperly, the dog could be reluctant to let you put it on, and even snarl or bite you if agitated.
Meanwhile, there are some collars that are meant to cause discomfort when a dog tugs as part of training, which can increase the risk of neck injury. In this case, harnesses are designed for dogs who tend to pull hard during walks, and are said to discourage pulling and allows you to prevent your dog from running towards other people with no worries of choking your