Metal Collars Off or On In The Dog Park?
Though it may seem logical to leave a prong collar, pinch collars, choke chains, and other metal collars on a dog — after all, that's where you attach the leash, right? — it's a bad idea. prong collar, pinch collars, choke chains, and other metal collars HURT! And in turn, they hurt your relationship. Here are some examples of prong collar, pinch collars, choke chains, and other metal collars collars.
The neck and shoulders are where most dogs aim their nips and nibbles during play. Having metal contraptions where another dog is roughly shoving its mouth is inviting broken teeth, broken jaws, broken paws and legs, and potentially a huge dog fight if another panicked dog can't detach itself from your dog's neck. Never leave on special training devices while in dog parks.
A simple nylon or leather collars that can be quickly removed is safe. Above are examples of nylon or leather collar.
Here Are Five Things You Can Do To Keep Your Dog Safe When They're Playing With Other Dogs.
1. Play Naked! Remove your dog’s collar or harness. A harness may not present the same choking hazard as a collar if another dog got tangled in it, but on the other hand, a harness has many more straps to get caught in.
2. Use a Collar With a Quick-Release Buckle. If you’re nervous about having your dog naked (and without ID), use a collar with a buckle that can be released even under tension. Another option is a safety breakaway collar, such as Premier Pet Product’s KeepSafe Break-Away Collar.
3. Don’t Allow Your Dog to Play With Dogs Who Are Wearing Gear. At times, this may mean your dog won’t be able to play at a dog park, because it’s nearly impossible to get everyone to comply with sensible rules at a dog park. If I had a young dog who really liked wrestling and mouthing other dogs, I just wouldn’t take him to a dog park that was crowded with collar- and harness-wearing dogs. Not after what I saw.
4. Spread The Word. I’m now telling every dog owner I know about the way, the truth, and the light. Many people have never considered this potential hazard and may be open to hearing about how they can prevent a tragedy happening to their dogs.
5. Keep Something Sharp Handy. This is quite a long shot – and yet, I now know a young woman who saved two dogs’ lives with sharp scissors. I now have a box cutter in my car, and another one on a shelf near my office door. I hope to never witness this again, but I feel a little better knowing that there would be more I could do to help.
Ways You Can Help Other Dogs
Become educated:
Check out some of our informational resources on metal collars here:
Top 10 Reasons Not to Use Prong Collars: https://www.sfspca.org/prong/top10
Alternatives to Prong, Choke and Shock Collars: https://www.sfspca.org/prong/alternatives
Scientific Studies and References: https://www.sfspca.org/prong/studies
Prong Collar Myths and Facts: https://www.sfspca.org/prong/myths
Pass out the Prong Collar Handout:
Are you sick and tired of seeing so many dogs needlessly poked and choked by prong collar, pinch collars, choke chains, and other metal collars? Download the SPCA Prong Collar Handout and share it with your friends and fellow dog owners.
Information in this article is provide by:
https://www.sfspca.org
https://www.mnn.com/family/pets/stories/15-things-humans-do-wrong-at-dog-parks
https://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/16_5/features/take-it-all-off_20740-1.html
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