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A dog is certainly man’s best friend. This is why you need to take extra care while choosing a dog collar. Today, the market is filled with various varieties of collars for different dogs. It is no longer regarded as a ‘just a strap around the neck’ but an accessory that gives a dog a personality. As a fashion statement dog collars are gaining popularity because owners like their dogs to look as fashionable as they are. Before you go ahead and buy a collar for your dog, spend a little time to find out all you can about the product. This way you can make an intelligent choice, which not only suits your pocket but one, which will be comfortable to your dog.
The most important factor in buying a dog collar is your dog. The kind of collar you buy largely depends on the breed of dog and its quality and color of its fur. Ideally you would want a collar that makes your dog look good. For smaller breeds you have the option of using brighter colors like pink or purple. For large and fiercer dogs, these colors would not compliment the dog’s nature. Therefore, blacks, browns and reds are more popular for larger breeds.
The next important factor to keep in mind is your dog’s temperament. Some dogs are more docile than others. Thus they do not require a high intensity collar. However, dogs in training would probably need pinch or choke collars. You need to be very careful about selecting these collars because extensive pressure can harm the overall health of the dog. The safest dog collars are the ones with buckles and those with a quick release mechanism. They do not cause your dog any discomfort. Owners with more obedient and trained dogs can afford to use these collars.
If you are a beach lover or if you have a pool at home then it is wise to get a nylon collar. It is best suited for dogs that are around water a lot. The most important factor to remember is how well the collar fits on your dog. Ensure that it is not too tight to choke or discomfort the dog. Experts say that there should be atleast two-finger space between the collar and the neck. If the collar is too loose the dog might be able to get it over its head in no time. This defeats the purpose of a dog collar. Today there is a wide choice of products to choose from. Electronic dog collars range from $130 and $1300. You can get a collar and leash set which match in color.
David Ward
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:09 am
how soon after buying a puppy should you put a collar on it?
Hes a cocker spaniel.
February 14th, 2009 at 10:11 am
Right away so he get's used to it
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Immediately. It isn't a bad idea to put the leash on and letting him drag it around once in awhile so he gets used to that as well.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Right away, get a soft puppy collar to begin with!!
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:17 am
You can out a collar and ID tag on him right when you get him if you choose. Chances are, that even the breeder had collars on them from about 3 or 4 weeks old.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:19 am
right away the sooner the better
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:21 am
I put a light collar on my pup the day after i brought him home. He needs to get used to it asap, no time like the present!
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:23 am
As soon as you get the pup {presuming it is at least 8 weeks old } you should put a collar on it and start leash training .. you can even start training for sitting and down and come . But young pups should only have reward based training for basic commands .
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:25 am
As soon as possible, as well as having a tag made with the dog's name, your name, address, and telephone number.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:27 am
i love cocker spaniels theyre so cute and playful!
You should put one on right away to let him get used to it…make sure you buy the right size too as if its too big they can scratch them off with their paws…soft cushioned backed ones are also good.
Id get a little tag on it too with name address etc before he is microchipped,just incase!!
I also started putting the lead on the collar and walking our pup round the house occasionally for him to get used to that as dogs can be a nightmare trying to train on the lead!so better to get in an early start!
Good Luck!
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:29 am
straight away to get him use to wearing one he might fuss for a bit but will get use to it
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:31 am
As soon as he's ready for his walkies
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:33 am
as soon as possible so that he gets used to it, if the size of the puppy allows we have always started off with a cat collar with the elastic bit in so that it stretches a little too. remember you should be able to get 2 fingers underneath so its not too tight.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:35 am
wait into he is a propper developed adult…
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:37 am
You can put a collar on immediately, make sure there is enough room to get 2 fingers underneath it to ensure it is not too tight and check it regularly as puppy's grow fast, a collar with elastic in it is a good idea, if the puppy gets the collar caught on any thing then the elastic will ensure it does not tighten around its neck x
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:39 am
I always put one on mine when they are about 8-10 weeks old, but if I were to leave one unattended for any length of time I would take it off.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:41 am
As a breeder, my puppies wear id collars until they are big enough for an actual puppy collar and then they graduate to a puppy collar. That way they are already used to a collar by the time they go to their new homes - between 8-12 weeks of age.
So I would say as soon as possible. The younger you can get the puppy used to new things the better and easier it is. I would use a snap (break away) puppy collar versus a buckle. Less chance of it getting caught and hanging the puppy.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:43 am
I've eight cocker spaniels i'm not kidding, no don't put a collar on it as soon as you get him, get him used to the surroundings and you, for cocker spaniels can be jumpy as a puppy, (belive my i know) but after a month or three weeks then start. I hope this helps! Besides i have thirty dogs all together i am not kidding honestly!
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:45 am
Right away is fine. They need to get used to the collar.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:47 am
right away , a nice soft collar to begin with then after a few days attach the leash to the collar and let him get used to dragging it along beside him
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Soon as possible so he/she can get used to it.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:51 am
Immediately. The dog will not be used to this so at first, may not like it. So just buy a soft, puppy collar or if he is small enough a break away cat collar works too. If you wait too long, the dog will not be used to the feel of the collar and may put up a fight in the future.
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Please put a soft coller on straight away so he will get used to it. I t is so much easier than waiting until he is old enough to object!
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Have had lots of dogs so know how they think.
February 14th, 2009 at 10:55 am
straight away its also a good idear to put a lead on for a short time each day as well i have a german shepard that was 15 weeks when i got her and had never had a collor or lead on she is neary 2 now and still hate her lead and the car we also have an 12 week old lab that i got at 8 weeks who has had a collor on and us a lead in the garden from day one and now gets excited at the lead good luck and enjoy the pup
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:57 am
about 1 week later as it lets the new puppy get use to his owners and suroundings
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:59 am
woohoo you got a cocker spaniel me to!! lol anyway moving on …
I think you should put it on straight away because
1. The puppy can get used to it and grow with it
2. So you can take the puppy for a walk
3. So if the puppy eva runs away somebody can identify a little tag you normally put on it
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:01 am
Usually within the first week. There are so many 'new experiences' that a puppy is experiencing that it's a good time to do it. Some breeders will put id collars on their puppies before you get them but if yours hasn't had one before he may try to get one off at first. make sure it's a puppy collar or use a cat collar and let him get used to it. If he's trying to get it off just distract him and praise him when he stops. After a few days, introduce the lead, let him drag it around but make sure he can't catch it on anything, and leave it on just for a few minutes at first, then gradually increase the time. Once he's used to that then you can start holding the lead and gently walk him around in the garden or house.
Good luck and above all enjoy this time, they don't stay puppies long.
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:03 am
straight away as untill he has his jabs he will not be microchipped
it will not take long for your pup to get used to a correctly fitted collar - use lots of treats
remember to remove the collar from your pup if they stay alone in a dog crate so they stay safe
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:05 am
we purchased our 2 GS puppies who are now almost 3 months old as soon as we bought them i put collars on both of them, they initially didnt like them but have now got well and truly used to them, after that we introduced leads a week before they were getting their final boosters, and they didnt go down to well, however 3-4 times of sit down protests they are well and truly used to them. Now when they hear the leads jangling they are in a competition to see who gets to the front door first. Enjoy your little friend. Take care.
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:07 am
as soon as you want to. ive got 2 springer's they never wear collars when they were pupies i used to put a little collar on so they got used to it, now they i just use slip lead's when we go out.i once read that collar's mark springer's fur,hence the reason i dont put them on.dont know if its the same for cocker's
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:09 am
ASAP just so the pup gets used to having the collar on .
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February 14th, 2009 at 11:11 am
put it on as soon asap good luck with you r puppy
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