Not doing this with your dog could potentially get them killed

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89bVF5la52w

Above video showing how to make sure your martingale collar is fit correctly so your dog can't slip out of it.

Dog Collar Safety: Preventing Dogs From Slipping Out of Collars or Harnesses

Safety should always come first when walking your dog. One of the most common reasons dogs go missing is because they slip out of a collar or harness that is not properly fitted.

As a professional dog trainer with more than 25 years of experience working with dogs, I strongly recommend that dogs wear a properly fitted martingale collar or training collar as their primary walking collar, or at minimum as a safety backup when using a harness.

For dogs that walk comfortably on a harness, a double-lead system connecting both the harness and collar provides an additional level of security.

Proper collar fit and safety backups are extremely important anytime your dog is outside, including:

• potty breaks• daily walks• hikes• vet visits• groomer appointments• travel or unfamiliar environments

Unfortunately, many dogs are lost every year because they slip out of collars or harnesses that were not secure. This is a preventable situation, and a properly fitted collar combined with a backup lead can make a huge difference in keeping your dog safe.

Taking a few extra precautions when walking your dog can help ensure your pet stays secure and protected wherever you go.

Below are three easy to use items that could save your pets life...

1. Properly fit choke collar

2. Properly fit martingale collar

3. Double lead/5 in 1 lead/training lead

When buying a choke collar, make sure that the part that is connected to the leash is only 1.5-2 inches from the dogs neck when pulled taut. When buying a martingale collar, make sure that when you pull on the collar the ends do not meet, if they do the collar is too big. A double lead is a great way to walk your dog with a back up safety such as a choke collar or a martingale collar. It can be use with whatever item you are currently walking your dog on. Below is a photo of a properly fitting martingale collar (teal blue collar w/the chain) and a correctly sized choke collar (purple).

Remember: it's your job to make sure that your pet is always kept safe,

their life is depending on it!

Links to items mentioned:

This is a link to where you can buy a nylon choke collar for your pet to use as a backup/safety when walking.

This is a link to a martingale collar that you can purchase online for your pet.

This is a double lead that you can purchase to use with a properly fit martingale collar or choke collar as a backup for safety. Use this with your harness, easy walker, halti, prong, flat collar, or whatever you are currently walking your dog on.

Thanks!

Jill

See Spot Stay

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