The comfort and safety is important for your dog, therefore make sure the collar that you choose is the correct size and fits properly, not to rub their necks and create problems.  You do not want your dog’s collar to be too loose, nor too tight, so finding the right fit is the first rule of thumb when purchasing collars for your dog.  Your dog could slip their head out of their collar if the fit in incorrect for the size of your dog and the size of their neck.  You should be able to determine the fit by putting your thumb or other finger inside between the collar and the dog’s neck.  The collar can be too small if you can fit more than one finger between the neck and the collar on a small dog.  The size of your dog’s head and neck determines the correct size for comfort and safety.  The important thing to keep in mind is fitting your dog with a collar that would be strong enough if by some chance they see something that excites them and makes a run for it.  You could be dragged along with your pet when you least expect it.  Be Happy!

As much as all of us love our pets dearly, always think ahead.  This may save you heart ache that could have been avoided.  I am not trying to put fear into the pet parent’s feelings toward having a pet crate for their furry friend, but only to suggest that safety is always first.  I am sure you feel this way about your children, (not to be comparing children to pets) but our pets are not any different in caring for their welfare and happiness.  As time goes on your dog will learn to associate their new place of comfort on a positive side and will go in and out on their own will.  It is amazing how intelligent these wonderful animals are, and they will adjust to your leading them, and teaching them how to be obedient.  This will be rewarding for you, and for them to accept responsibility to their pet parents’ commands.  Dog crates are handy for them to feel safe and out of danger when holidays come along with visitors, and loud noises that are out of the ordinary.  They will feel comfortable in their own surroundings during times of turmoil. Be Happy!

However, there should be precautions taken if your pet has their own kennel and/or crate.  This is their place of sanctuary but accidents can happen.  Accidents have happened to pets that were in there kennel and/or crate and strangled themselves.  Trying to turn around in their quarters that are too small is a dangerous situation.  The size should be measured according to the size of your dog.  Their tags or collars can hook on something and cannot get loose.  This is not something you as a pet parent want to see.  Pet parents need to be aware of such a problem, so a dog safety collar, especially a dog breakaway collar should be part of their accessories.  It is not such a big deal to have several collars anyway.  Use the breakaway collar when they are in there kennel/crate, or even wear it around the home, just in case.  Dog breakaway collars are affordable and could avoid a catastrophe, but these types of collars are not be used to socialize your dog or out for a walk. They may become excited over other dogs or even sometime humans and break away.  Dogs can detect danger. Depending on the surroundings where they play or wherever you feel comfortable will relieve the pet parent from worrying about the safety of their dog.   Seems as though there are precautions on everything these days, so by using the correct dog safety collar at the appropriate times, your pet will be safe.  One other thing to consider is if your dog’s eyesight is not as good, a lighted collar is sure handy for walking your dog at night, and vehicles will be aware of you and your dog.  Be Happy!