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Handlers and owners who have used the martingale collar site the primary benefit as controlling your dog without choking or damaging their neck. Standard choke dog collars are by far the most popular collar purchased by dog owners. The issue is that most people do not fit the collar properly on the dog leading to neck and throat problems.
The martingale collar has a small chain fitted with a control loop. This chain connects the sides of the collar; when you attach a leash to the control loop and tug the collar, it closes on your dog’s neck. The result is even pressure placed on the neck stopping short of actually choking the dog.
When fitting your dog with a martingale collar measure your dog’s neck just behind the ears and purchase a collar that when the control loop is pulled tight the sides almost touch. The difference between the standard choke and the martingale collar is that if your dog pulls and tugs while walking the choke continues to pull tight where the sides of the martingale collar will stop.
Martingale Collars – Choke Collar Alternative
For pet owners seeking an alternative to the choke collar but still wish to have the benefits of a choke the Martingale collar is the right choice. Sometime referred to as a “Show Collar” as it is favored by handlers, comes in different sizes as well as an all-in-one leash and collar.
The Martingale collar has a nylon or leather collar connected by a small chain. The leash is attached at the large loop and when the dog pulls, the collar closes. This offers a similar feeling as a choke collar but with the safety of stopping short of actually choking your dog.
When fitted properly, the Martingale collar when closed should fit snuggly around your dog neck. The rule of thumb for a properly fit dog collar is two fingers of space under the collar when it is around your dog’s neck. The nylon variety has an adjustable buckle for minor corrections to achieve the perfect fit.