Choosing the correct dog training collars and harnesses is the first step to properly train your dog.  Each dog is different so you’ll need to decide which collar or harness is most appropriate for your dog based on their temperament, personality and strength. 

Following is a brief summary of some of the dog collars that available.

• <b>Buckle Collars</b>
  Buckle collars are usually make of nylon, cotton or leather.  They are adjustable and should be loose enough around your dogs neck that you can get two fingers under it.
• <b>Quick Release Collars</b>
  These are flat nylon buckle collars that have plastic fastenings that help you put the collar on and take it off quickly.  These collars are adjustable and do not tighten around your dogs neck.
• <b>Break Away Collars</b>
  This is a quick release collar that will allow your dog to break free if they get their collar stuck on something.  However, if attached to a leash, the collar will not open, giving you the freedom to control your dog when you are with them and keeping them safe when you’re not with them.
• <b>Slip Collars</b>
  Slip collars are also known as chokers or choke chains.  They can be made from metal, braided nylon, cotton or leather and will have “o” rings attached to each end.  The collar is looped through one of the rings attached to the end and will tighten and loosen with pressure from the lead.  Attaching the lead to the floating ring or the dead ring will prevent the collar from tightening.  Use caution with these collars because they can cause damage to your dogs neck and throat.
• <b>Head Halters</b>
  The head halter is similar to a halter on a horse and allows you to control your dogs head which in theory will also control their body.  The head halter generally consists of two loops.  One loop goes behind the ears and the other goes over the nose and they meet somewhere below the dogs jaw.  This type of halter makes it difficult for your dog to pull on his leash and is typically used during positive reinforcement dog training.
• <b>No Pull Harness</b>
  The no pull harness is worn on the body of your dog.  The no pull harness differs from the standard harness because it distributes energy over the dogs back and shoulders making it difficult to pull.  Like the head harness, the no pull harness does not teach your dog not to pull, it only makes it harder for your dog to pull.

Dog training collars and harnesses should fit well.  Improperly fitted collars and incorrect usage of them may be fatal to your dog.