Martingale Collar-Which Collar Is Best For Your Dog
This is the fifth in a series of posts delving into the pros and cons of different types of dog collars.
Originally designed for Greyhounds, the martingale collar has gained popularity for all breeds. Unlike a traditional collar, the martingale collar is composed of two loops to allow the collar to tighten. It offers greater control and it reduces the risk of your dog backing-out of his collar. If properly fitted, it is much safer than a choke collar because it has limited closure. It can be used with a leash or with your hand.
On the down side of this collar, it will not release if entangled. It will not significantly prevent leash pulling, so if your dog is a puller, it will place pressure on the trachea. When used on puppies, they are likely to try to chew the secondary loop, especially for the first few days of wearing it.
This collar is great for the dog that likes to shoot out the door every time it opens because it is easy to grasp the secondary loop. It is also great for the dog that has figured out how to back out of a traditional collar. Sighthounds are notorious for slipping out of traditional collars. With a neck that is larger than the head, it is easy for them to slip out of a regular collar. The martingale collar was developed with that in mind and significantly reduces that risk.
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