When you take all those things we tell you in the last blog into consideration, the next step is to learn the pros and cons of both harness and collars.
Harness Pros and Cons
Pros
Better for dogs with medical conditions
Effective training tool for puppies
Better for smaller dogs
Cons
More restricting
Back-attaching type might not be effective for distracted big dogs
As you can see, harnesses do provide an impressive list of pros, but the cons may turn away some people. For one, if your dog absolutely hates the feeling of a harness, you won’t reap the benefits of it anyway as they’ll find a way to get out of it or they could chew on it. Even if you know how to use a dog harness, you’ll be wrestling with your buddy every time.
Collar Pros and Cons
If the pros of harnesses don’t appeal to you, a collar might be the right one for you and your dog. Consider the following pros and cons along with our guide above.
Pros
Allows more freedom; dogs love it!
Holds identification and other tags easily
Easy to put on, adjust, and remove
Provides an easy transition to various activities
Dogs of any size and breed can wear it
Cons
Some types can cause pain or discomfort depending on it’s use
This should help you make an informed decision on which product is the most suitable for your dog. If you decide to get a collar, make sure that it’s not the type to cause pain as a means of training. Examples of are prong and canine choke collars – avoid these at all cost.
Here at Xingyupets.com we have various harness and collar, with different materials, design, function, for you to choose and use.