Archive for March 10th, 2010
Reflective Dog Collars-Finding Your Dog At Night
A lady that walks her dog off leash in the park at night asked about reflective dog collars. She said that the collar she has only reflected light if they were in a lit area or near traffic. She was disappointed with the collar because she could not see her dog in unlit areas.
I would like to address a couple of concerns here. Most states have a leash law for public parks. With that in mind, should you really have your dog off the leash at all. The second concern is, what if your dog takes off after a rabbit or some other animal. How are you going to find him or prevent him from running into the street during the chase? And lastly, if your dog is running loose in the park and you can’t see him, does this mean you don’t clean up after him? That is really not very thoughtful of others that visit the park.
If you have found a place to walk your dog off leash where none of that is a concern, reflective dog collars are available that can aid you in this situation. With minimal exposure to the light, these reflective dog collars will glow in the dark, allowing you to see your dog in the dark.
The Leather Dog Collar-Fashionable and Practical
Although some opt for a dog harness as their favorite full time dog accessory, dog collars are favored by the majority of pet owners as the most popular and essential accessory in their dog’s word robe, and in many cases, the only accessory. It offers a place to attach your dog license, ID and rabies tags, all of which are required in most states. A collar also allows the owner to attach a leash to it for the convenience of a safe and controlled walk.
Even though they cost a little more than collars made from other materials, leather dog collars are the number one choice of most pet owners for their durability, safety, fashion and high quality.
The size and breed of dog should always be taken into consideration when choosing a leather collar. As with any dog collar, it must be sized appropriately. Keep in mind, it is not practical or wise to get a wide collar for a small dog nor a narrow collar for a large dog.
The two most common styles of leather collars are the traditional flat leather collar or the rolled leather collar. Either one can be used on most dogs however, long haired dogs will experience less matting around the collar area with a rolled leather collar.
A leather dog collar will add a touch of class to any dog.