Choosing a Collar for a Deaf or Blind Dog: ID, Fit and Gear
The best collar for a deaf or blind dog fits snugly and tells a stranger, in big clear letters, that your dog can't hear or can't...
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How to Get Your Dog Used to a Harness (Without the Freeze)
Most dogs accept a harness within a week if you teach the head-through part first and keep the early sessions short. Here is the plan, plus...
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Matching Dog and Owner Outfits: How to Coordinate With Your Dog
You don't need identical outfits to match your dog. Pick one colour to share, size each piece for the body wearing it, and let the photos...
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Hiking With Your Dog: Collar, Leash and ID Checklist
Heading out on the trail together? Here's what to check on the collar, leash and ID before you leave, what to pack, and what to look...
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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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Should Your Dog Wear a Collar at Home? When On, When Off
Most of the time, yes, because the collar carries the ID and doors get left open. But there are a few times at home when it...
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First Dog Checklist: The Collar, Leash and ID You Actually Need
Bringing home your first dog? You need less walking gear than the pet shop suggests. Here's the short list, how to size it, and what can...
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Dog Slips Out of Their Collar? Fit Tips for Narrow-Headed Dogs
Greyhounds, whippets and other narrow-headed dogs can back out of a collar in a second. Here's why it happens, how to fit a collar so it...
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Choosing a Dog Collar for a Thick Neck (Bulldogs and Pit Mixes)
Bulldogs, pit mixes and other stocky dogs rarely fit the breed chart. Here's how to measure a thick neck, pick a width that doesn't dig into...
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What Width Dog Collar for a Strong Puller? A Simple Guide
A wider collar spreads the pull across more of your dog's neck. Here's how much wider to go, when it helps, and when a harness should...
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How to Measure an Old Dog Collar to Order a New One
Your dog's current collar already knows their size. Here's how to measure it flat, which number to send, and when to trust the tape on the...
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Metal vs Plastic Dog Collar Buckles: Which Should You Choose?
A metal buckle is the stronger everyday choice, and a plastic one is lighter. Here's how to pick between them for your dog's size, habits and...
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