Our pets are our dear friends and family members. They shower us with love and don’t expect anything beside love in reciprocation. Therefore it is our duty to love these adorable creatures who cannot express their feelings in spoken words, but in a language of love and admiration. Besides giving them ample food and water, it is also our duty that they are safe, don’t get lost or anything wrong shouldn’t happen to them. You can take a sigh of relief because today there are a number of pet gadgets are available in the market. Let’s take a look at some of them.
Dog Collars
Collars are worn to dogs for the purpose of walking, training, identity and also fashion. There are many types in dog collars. Always ensure that you add a name tag and current contact information to your dog’s collar.
Head Collars: Halters or head collars resemble muzzles to some extent, but they are meant for a quite different thing. They serve more like harnesses and are meant for training a dog to walk on a leash and heel. When the dog will pull on the leash, the halter causes his head to turn. This prevents the behavior. If used properly head collars discourage puling successfully and support other type of training.
Harnesses: Harnesses are worn around the chest and abdomen of the dog crossing over his back. They are sometimes more preferred to collars because they don’t press the neck.
Everyday Collars: For everyday use, you can use these collars and express your personal style with them. There are collars with quick release class or metal buckles available in various styles, materials and colors. Several dog owners prefer buckle collars if the dog is strong, because quick release clasps are usually less sturdy. Collars made of rolled leather are durable and tend less to cause parting or hair loss.
Break-away Collars: These too are everyday collars but feature a special safety system to prevent choking. They can be used for walking on a leash, though. The collar breaks away if the loop gets caught in something and the dog pulls away.
Chain Slip Collar: They are also called choke chains and they are meant only for training. While training a dog of walking on a leash and heel, a slight quick tug is given to the leash for any correction, because of which it closes slightly on the dog’s neck. With time, several dog owners have left this method. Often they are not recommended since they can damage the neck of the dog. If you want to apply this method, learn to use it properly, because they should be applied carefully and never be left on dog’s neck while the dog is unattended because that can cause strangulation.
Leashes
Leads or leashes are essential tools for dog owners. They are used along with collars for training as well as everyday purpose.
Standard Leash: These are meant for basic training and daily use. Normally 4 to 8 feet long, 6-foot long leashes are ideal for most of the dogs. They come in nylon, leather and similar materials. Sometimes they are made from metal chains which are useful when the dog tries to chew the leash.
Adjustable Leash: These are similar to regular leashes, except that they have many loops along the length of the leash which enable user to lengthen or shorten the leash. The varying lengths are helpful during training.
Retractable Leash: These contain a nylon cord or band, of about 26 feet which draws in a plastic case having a handle. The leash is able to lock in place for any length. This is useful when you want your dog a limited amount of freedom to roam, but not want him to go off-leash. It should be used only after the dog is trained on a regular leash.
Wireless Fence
With the advances of the 21st century, wooded barriers for keeping your pets safe and preventing them from wandering have been replaced with wireless fences. Wireless fences are as effective as wood fences and they make dog feel free and at the same time restrict his movement.
Why to Choose a Wireless Fence?
Wireless fences have many benefits over traditional fencing. They are much cheaper and easier to install than getting a wood fence built. They don’t even obstruct the view from your property. They are also portable for carrying for picnics and camping if they are battery-operated.
How Do They Work?
If you are unfamiliar with the wireless fence, it is necessary for you to understand how it works. This understanding will enable you to choose the most suitable product for your particular property and your dog. On the contrary to the assumption of most people that wireless fencing involves an electric ring around the premise, wireless fencing is much different and they are definitely not cruel or dangerous to your pet.
While there are some differences in different brands of wireless fences, basically they all consist of a transmitter unit and a receiver installed on the collar of your dog. Transmitter is suspended on an outer wall in the middle of the yard. You should then decide upon how far the unseen fence will be positioned, with the help of a switch on the transmitter. Usually you can set the distance from 30 to 150 feet.
The fence works in two ways, firstly with a beep on the dog’s collar when the he comes closer to the unseen boundary, and secondly with a very mild shock if he still tries to cross the boundary.
Most dog-owners have concern about the shock system, as dogs are like their family members and is it good to apply shocks to your family member? But you should understand that the word “electric shock” need not make the thing so fearsome, because actually it is more like a zap and is equivalent to the static electricity shock. It just makes you stunned, but doesn’t do any harm.
So, if you are concerned about your pets’ safety, buy one of these pet gadgets and they will give you a peace of mind.