Choosing a Dog Collar for Long or Curly Hair (Stop Matting)
Long and curly coats tangle where the collar sits. Here's how to measure, fit and care for a collar so the fur underneath stays brushable.
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How to Hold a Dog Leash Without Hurting Your Hand
Sore fingers, red palms and leash burn usually come from how the leash is held, not from the dog. Here's the grip that fixes it, and...
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How to Store Dog Collars and Leashes So They Last Longer
Dry, out of the sun, hung loose. That's most of it. Here's where to keep your dog's collars and leashes between walks so they last, plus...
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Dog Collar Hair Loss: Why It Rubs a Bald Patch and How to Fix It
A thin ring of fur or a bald patch under the collar is your dog's way of telling you something's off. Here's how to spot it...
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Dog Collar Fit Through the Seasons: Winter Coat vs Summer Coat
The collar that fits in July can be snug by December and loose again by spring. Here's how your dog's coat changes collar fit, and when...
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Dog Collar for Swimming: Fit, Drying and Care After a Dip
Water dogs are hard on collars. Here's how to fit a collar for a dog that swims, what to do after lakes, pools and the sea,...
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Choosing a Collar for a Senior Dog: Fit, Weight and Comfort
Older dogs change shape, lose coat and slow down, and the collar that fitted at five often doesn't at twelve. Here's how to re-fit a collar...
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Why Does My Dog's Collar Keep Twisting? How to Fix It
A collar that ends up with the buckle under the chin is telling you something about the fit. Here's why dog collars twist, and the four...
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How to Get Your Dog Used to a New Collar (Step by Step)
Most dogs accept a new collar within a few days if you go slowly and keep it boring. Here's a step-by-step plan for the first week,...
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Handmade vs Mass-Produced Dog Collars: What You're Paying For
A handmade dog collar costs more than a rack collar, and the difference isn't the print. Here's where the money actually goes — webbing, stitching, hardware...
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Dog Collar Hardware: Why Weld-Free Cast Metal Matters
The buckle, the D-ring and the snap hook are the parts that fail first on a dog collar. Here's why weld-free cast metal holds up, and...
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How to Wash and Care for a Fabric Dog Collar and Leash
Cool water, mild soap, rinse, air dry flat. That's the whole routine. Here's how often to do it, what to skip, and how to keep the...
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