At 10275, 1950's doll with dalmatian scholar ( or yeah charice one mile north of Army Trail Road KANE COUNTY Batavia Fermilab dog training area, Kirk and Pine Streets on Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory grounds LAKE COUNTY Highland Park Moraine Beach, 2501 Rd. Lake Prairie Preserve, on Waukegan Road north of Illinois Highway 22 Libertyville Dog exercise area, Illinois Highway 21 north of Illinois Highway 134 Wauconda Lakewood Preserve, on Fairfield Road south of Illinois Highway 176 Waukegan Callahan-Franklin dog exercise area at the Larson Nature Preserve, 1720 Ave. October 17 Which type Is best for your dog? Every dog needs a collar, chiefly because they need something to their leash, license, ID and rabies vaccination tag on. There are styles of collar out there that it's easy to get one that reflects your dog's personality. Collars serve purposes beyond identification and decoration. Some be used to train dogs, discourage them from barking, off fleas and ticks or protect injuries. Not all kinds of collars are appropriate for all dogs. Read on to figure out which type of collar is best suited to your beloved pooch. This is the standard collar for dogs. It has a buckle or plastic snap closure and a ring for attaching identification tags and leash and is available colors and designs. A flat collar should fit comfortably tight on your dog's neck. It should not be tight as to choke your dog nor loose that they can slip out of it. The rule of thumb says you should be able to get two fingers underneath the collar. The martingale collar is also known as a limited-slip collar. This collar is designed for dogs with narrow heads such as Greyhounds Saluki, whippets and other sighthounds. It is also useful for a dog of any breed who is adept at slipping out of their collar. The martingale consists of a length of material with a metal ring at each end. A separate loop of material passes through the two rings. The leash attaches to a ring on this loop. When your dog tries to back out of the martingale, the collar tightens around their neck. If the collar is properly adjusted, it tighten just to the size of your dog's neck and won't choke them. The head collar is similar principle to a horse's halter. One strap of the collar fits around your dog's neck and sits high on the head, just behind the ears. The other strap of the collar forms a loop around your dog's muzzle. The leash attaches to ring at bottom of muzzle loop. The head collar is good for strong, energetic dogs who both jump and pull. Because the halter is around your dog's muzzle, instead of their neck, your dog loses a great deal of leverage, and they be unable to pull on the leash with the full weight of their body. To be effective, the head collar must be properly fitted. And to be safe, make sure not to yank your dog's leash while they are wearing a head halter. Some manufacturers include instructions and a DVD with the collar. Otherwise, ask your dog trainer or a knowledgeable sales clerk for assistance with fitting. Proper fit and use should minimize the risk of injury to your dog. It take some time, patience and lots of treats to get your dog accustomed to wearing a head collar. Put it on them for short periods until your dog is comfortable the collar. Then they should only wear it when you are taking them out on a leash. 't leave the head collar on your dog all the time; eventually they manage to pull off the muzzle loop and use it as their chew toy! Some trainers use aversive collars to train difficult dogs with correction or punishment. These collars rely on physical discomfort or even pain to teach the dog what not to do. They suppress the unwanted behavior, but they 't teach the dog what the proper behavior is. At best, they are unpleasant for your dog, and at worst, they cause your dog to act aggressively and even bite you. Positive training methods should always be your first choice. Learn the techniques As the name implies, this collar is made of metal links and is designed to control your dog by tightening around your dog's neck. It is supposed to sit high up on the dog's neck just behind their ears. Unlike the martingale collar, there is no way to control how much the choke chain tightens, it's possible to choke or strangle your dog. It can also cause other problems, too, such as injuries to the trachea and esophagus, injuries to blood vessels the eyes, neck sprains, nerve damage, fainting, transient paralysis and even death. It is best for your dog if you avoid using a choke chain. humane collars and good obedience training should make it unnecessary to resort to this aversive collar. If you insist on using one, consult experienced trainer to learn how to properly size, fit, and use it. And never leave a choke chain on your dog as their regular collar; the chain could catch on something and choke your dog! The prong or collar is similar style