Dogs: Leash or Muzzle?

Some dog owners assume that they don’t need collars for their dog. It is easy to understand why this might happen, but every dog needs to have one. There are many reasons for this, and the biggest of those reasons is for the safety of your dog. You may think that your dog stays in the house all of the time, and therefore does not need a collar, but that is not something you can know for sure.

Even though small dogs might not go outside, or any further than your fenced in backyard, they need the protection of a good collar. If they were to escape, which can easily happen, collars automatically tell anyone who might see your dog that they are looking at someone’s pet rather than a stray.

If the collar contains information on where the dog lives, your dog will be home before you know it. Strangers and animal control officers alike will bring your dog to you, or call you to tell you where to pick them up, if they see your contact information on collars.

Collars may even save the life of your dog if the unthinkable happens. Owners of large dogs know that some people are always weary of them, even though they know their pet is docile and friendly.

However, any dog can bite or snarl if cornered. You never know what someone might do to your dog when they have got loose and run from you or your home. If for some reason they were to bite someone, or act in an aggressive manner, the collar will indicate that you are the owner. Also, some vets will give out small charms indicating your pet has had rabies shots, which can save your pet’s life if something were to happen.

Having a collar for dog can help protect them when the unthinkable happens. Having a strong, good quality collar will means it will stay on, and that it will not snap when you are walking your pet.

Your dog may be very well trained, but if they see something they want to chase, and their collar breaks or comes undone, they may be gone before you can look twice. Having identification on collars is one way to up the chances of your best friend being returned to you safe and sound.

A strong collar may also save your dog’s life. The collar and lead will keep your dog next to you even is there is a cat on the other side of a busy road.

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