Does My Dog Need To Wear A Collar?

Many dog owners believe that if their pet is always indoors or doesn't enjoy wearing a collar, it's okay to skip it. They don’t realize just how seriously this compromises their safety.

It's something no dog owner wants to imagine but so many dogs get lost every year with only a few finding their way back home and some of these cases are completely avoidable for dog parents prepared for the worst with the help of collars with ID tags/GPS trackers.

What exactly is a dog collar?

A dog collar is one of the most important things you can get for your dog. It’s a vital piece for their safety. There’s more than one purpose collars serve, for example, restraint, identification, and even fashion.

They come in various types for daily use, such as buckle collars, which are the most common and have either a traditional buckle or a quick-release mechanism.

There are also break-away collars designed to prevent strangulation by breaking free under excessive force and safety stretch collars that include an elastic section to escape from entanglements.

For specific needs, there are stud collars, which are equipped with metal studs to protect against predators, reflective collars for visibility at night, lighted collars to make your dog more visible in the dark, and flotation collars to aid in swimming.

Why does your dog need it?

Many things make a collar important for your dog. In several countries, these collars are even a legal requirement and not having one can invite fines. In emergencies like natural disasters, a collar with ID/GPS greatly increases the chances of reuniting with your pet.

It's tempting to remove your dog’s collar indoors. It may even be okay when your dog has just finished an activity and is right under your nose, but unexpected situations can occur when you’re not paying attention and they may slip out of the backyard (no matter how confident pet owners are, this is a possibility), so it wise to keep the collar on both outside and inside the house.

When fitting a collar, make sure it's snug but comfortable, allowing two fingers to fit between the collar and your dog's neck. It's important not only for comfort but to prevent the collar from slipping over the head or causing discomfort.

How can Turpit help?

A collar's effectiveness depends on how durable and comfortable they are and Turpit offers nothing less.

Try custom leather dog collars for stylish and functional solutions, allowing your dog to be tracked through GPS. These are adjustable and comfortable.

For added safety, go for high-quality dog collars with LED and make your dog more visible in the dark, reducing the risk of accidents.

A waterproof dog collar is great for training, try the best dog training collars with remote and get a safe, waterproof and effective way to train your dog with features like vibration and sound within a 500m range.

The Bottom Line

Collars are indispensable for keeping your dogs safe. A GPS feature helps pet parents track their dogs at all times, and they can also be used to restrain and train pets.

With advancements in collar technology and design, such as the comfortable ones offered by Turpit, you can find one that meets your dog's needs and doesn’t conflict with their personality and temperament.

It’s easy to underestimate how important collars are but every pet owner must appreciate a well-fitted one with up-to-date ID tags/GPS trackers as the simplest and most effective way there is to protect your furry friend. So the answer is yes: your dog needs to wear a collar – to be safe.