Measure Your Dog for a Collar or Harness (Training Tools)

...Use a tape measure to measure your pet's neck, then add on two to three inches. ... Chain-slip Dog Collars: ..... the proper length of a slip collar, measure the distance around your dog's neck and ... Ideally, your dog should have two collars: an adjustable nylon or ..

Quote :Dog Training by Sarah Hodgson


When training your dog it is helpful to have a collar or harness that he will wear when you’re practicing. Depending on
your choice the collar will either help you manage him without resistance, or issue a discouraging correction when he
ignores your direction.
Your dog must wear identification tags whenever you leave the house.These tags should be placed on a buckle
collar or harness. Do not place them on a training collar; not only would they weigh it down, but they could get
caught and cause discomfort or choking.


Fit a Collar or Harness



To measure your dog for a neck collar, take a tape measure and wrap it around his neck behind his ears (a).
To measure for a harness, measure across his chest and around his rib cage (b).

A properly fitted collar allows you to comfortably slide two fingers between your dog’s neck and the collar. A snug but not tight fit is best.

Note: If you purchase a leather collar or harness, watch for stretching over time, and secure it increasingly tightly if necessary to prevent slippage. If you purchase a collar or harness made of a nylon web material, the dye may bleed when wet.To prevent this problem, soak it in the sink overnight.