Martingale Dog Collars

Posted on | October 23, 2009 | No Comments

Control Your Dog With Martingale Dog Collars

Sighthounds like the Greyhound, Whippets, Borzoi, and the Italian Greyhound have larger necks than heads, making it easier for them to back out of a traditional buckle collar. And Martingale dog collars, or greyhound collars as they are sometimes referred to, were developed with greyhounds in mind, so that they could not back out of their collars.

Lola & Foxy Martingale Dog Collar. Click image for details.

Few years ago, martingale dog collars have become popular for all breeds of dogs, it is often being recommended by dog trainers as the humane alternative to traditional choke collars. For the vary largest to the very smallest, Martingale dog collars are suitable for any breed of dog. They are the “gentle choke” dog collar and are perfect for walking, training or for those very active dogs both young and old who seem to find their way out of a collar.

Martingale dog collars also have another benefit, although they are considered somewhat “escape proof”. You will find less matting and bald spots than with a traditional buckle collar and they are more comfortable for your pet, because of the way they are fitted. When the dog collar is in the closed position, the martingale collar is fitted to the exact size of the dog’s neck. If you have a non-sighthound breed, make sure to measure your dogs’ head around the widest part, because the martingale slips over the head, so there are no buckles or clips to break or come undone. A properly fitted collar will be comfortably loose when not in use, but when pulled, should be very snug yet not constrict the airway. The martingale dog collar is adjustable to grow with your puppy or to accommodate seasonal coat changes.

Martingale dog collars are designed in two separate loops, making it possible for them to tighten only a certain amount. Unlike the metal choke which has no stop, This design will prevent the collar from continuing to pull closed. This does not mean that you should ever leave a dog unattended in any collar that tightens. Far less likely to “dig” into your dogs neck and cause damage to delicate tissue, Martingales are also usually made of flat, wide webbing.

As with any collar that tightens when pulled, your dog should never be allowed to wear a Martingale Dog Collar unsupervised.

Because martingale dog collars do not damage the fur and will not crush the trachea, many dog owners prefers martingale dog collars. Because they prefer its gentle choke over the choke chain many trainers have started to recommend them. Other dog owners have learned about these style of collars and have made the switch from regular buckle collars.

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