Dog Collars

Illusion Collar

Price: $39.99
Offered by Cesar Millan Inc., combines a basic collar with a slip collar. Featuring two collars in one, the bottom half fits around the lower part of the dog's neck, with the slip collar portion higher up, right behind the ears.

Advantages

• Gives correction to the dog when he pulls without requiring time to stop and readjust
• Keeps collar positioned high on dog's neck

Disadvantages

• The design is not as effective as it could be
• Complicated to get on the dog
• Not beneficial for those whose dog is pulling ahead of them. Designed for maximum effectiveness for dogs that walk at your side.

Nylon Collar

Price: $2.99
The most popular and common collar type. These are worn by dogs throughout the day and have a ring for attaching the dog's tags.

Advantages

• Adjustable in size
• Available with reflective strips for better visibility during walks at nights

Disadvantages

• Walk can turn into constant panting and gagging because dogs can pull
• Dog can learn to back out of the collar and end up loose

Should be purchased by all dog owners. Used for tags. Can be used for walking trained dogs.

Leather Collar

Price: $6.50
This collar is extremely strong and will stand up to even the strongest pets.

Advantages

• Adjustable in size

Disadvantages

• Walk can turn into constant panting and gagging because dogs can pull
• Dog can learn to back out of the collar and end up loose

Chain Collar

Price: $5.72
Chain collar is electronically welded for maximum strength, nickel-and chrome-plated for durability, and unconditionally guaranteed against rust, tarnish, or breakage.

Advantages

• Helps control dogs during walks by tightening when dog pulls
• Long-lasting

Disadvantages

• This collar is to be used when training with a leash. It is not recommended to be left on unattended dogs.
• Ineffective for dominant dogs - many times they pull even though they are choking
• Not recommended for multiple dog households - collar can get wrapped around another dog's mouth during play

Cushion Collar

Price: $10.99
Hug your dog in comfort and style with our Comfort Cushion Collar by Aspen Pet.The secret is the comfort cushion and soft leatherette lining that's sewn inside. It acts like a pillow between your dog's neck and the collar.

Advantages

• Adjustable in size
• Extra softness for your dog's comfort

Disadvantages

• Dogs can pull and do
• Walk turns into constant panting and gagging

Head Collar

Advantages

• Gentle
• Controls the dog's attention
• Controls the dog's movements

Disadvantages

• Odd shape - requires adjustment period for the dog

Recommended for owners with dogs that pull on the leash. Gentle messages yield great results.

Prong Collar

Advantages

• Slight correction - good results
• Power collar
• Restricted constriction ability

Disadvantages

• Takes skill to get the collar on and off
• Not a pretty collar - makes the dog look aggressive and the owner too

The pinching action is not overly painful, but does transmit a clear message. Helpful in transitioning a dog from pulling to polite.

Electronic Collar

Advantages

• Produces instant results in some dogs
• Effective at controlling behavior in owner's absence

Disadvantages

• Can cause pain to the dog
• Redirected aggression is a possibility
• User reports indicate a less than satisfactory manufacturing reliability level
• Can be triggered by other dogs barking and, too often, by random vibrations or movements
• Works for some, but not others. Last resort.

Spray Collar - Stop Barking

Advantages

• Gentle and harmless spray
• Fast results to stop barking

Disadvantages

• Ineffective with some dogs
• Dog may end up smelling like Citronella
• Overly sensitive dogs may be freaked out by it