Dog Collars, Leads & Dog Harnesses

Fit and hardware

• Two fingers should slide comfortably under a fastened collar: snug enough not to pull over the ears, loose enough not to press. Re-check it on a growing puppy every few weeks.
• A harness is the kinder choice for a dog who pulls, and for flat-faced breeds and small dogs with delicate windpipes. Front-clip styles give you more steering.
• The hardware is what fails first. Welded or solid rings and a clip you cannot twist open matter more than the colour of the webbing.
• Keep an ID tag on the everyday collar even if your dog is microchipped, and add something reflective or a light if you walk in the dark.

Everyday collar, walking harness

Most households end up with both: a light collar that lives on the dog and carries the ID, and a harness that goes on for walks. A long line for recall practice in a safe open space is the third thing worth owning, and the one most people wish they had bought sooner.

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