| There always seems to be a question of which tool | | | | pulling on it, harnesses can be the best choice. |
| is best for walking, training, etc. As a dog owner, you | | | | Harnesses allow your pull to be spread evenly across |
| may be wondering whether the collar or dog harness | | | | their torso without any fear of damaging it's neck. |
| is best. They both have benefits, but which one is | | | | No-pull harnesses are made of soft nylon with a ring |
| the superior of the two? | | | | in front of it's chest, instead of the top of its back. If |
| A harness and collar can be used in similar ways to | | | | your dog is hyper-active or hard to control, place him |
| compare the two. However, they are also very | | | | or her in a no-pull harness. |
| different so the best of the two really depends on | | | | Some harnesses can be difficult to get your dog in |
| the goal you are trying to achieve. There are several | | | | to. Collars are easier to put on. If you are turned off |
| factors when deciding which of these is better, so it | | | | by all the straps and clips of a dog harness, invest in |
| depends on what you are hoping to use the collar or | | | | a step-in dog harness so all your dog simply has to |
| harness for. | | | | do is step in to it and you are ready to go. |
| Collars are helpful for training commands. If you are | | | | If you travel a lot, a dog harness can prevent your |
| trying to teach your dog the "come" command, the | | | | dog from moving around your car or jumping out the |
| collar works best. They also are used to hang | | | | car. Dog harnesses can double as a seat belt for your |
| necessary identification tags. | | | | dog. Your dog harness can be connected to your |
| Dogs are often fitted with a choke collar by owners, | | | | car's seat belt to keep them safe and secure during |
| and it is used incorrectly. Choke collars can cause a | | | | your drives. |
| lot of damage to your dog's throat, so if you choose | | | | Both dog collars and dog harnesses can irritate your |
| to use a dog collar with training be sure to use a | | | | dog if he has sensitive skin. It is important to find a |
| sturdy nylon collar that is fitted to the right size. | | | | soft dog harness or collar. Also be sure that you fit |
| When teaching dogs to walk on a leash without | | | | them with the right size collar so they fit correctly. |