WWYPN Leashes and Collars.

 

What Will Your Pup Need at their new home? 

So you made the decision to bring a new pup home. While it matters if it's a puppy or mature dog for some things, there are certain needs they all have in common.

Leashes and collars first. Be alert! It is not unusual for a new dog to take off out the front door or yard after arriving at a new home. It's strange territory to them and you're strange too. I kept Sadie Mae with me on a leash everywhere the first day and a half she was here. Just to be safe.

We have a 9 lb dog and a 90 lb dog. Sadie Mae here is about 55 lbs. They all have different needs when it comes to a leash. And collars!

Little Bella uses a standard leather collar for a small dog and a light weight retractable nylon leash. The ones with the skinny rope don't work for us. Her collar has her name and our phone number printed on it. It also tells anyone who might find her she is deaf. If you're using a standard type collar, make sure it's not so loose as to slip over their head! 

Ziggy the 90 lb husky, has a standard leather collar with a ring on it that gets lost in his fur anytime you try to hook him up. I've got arthritis in my hands, so I've gone with a collar and leash that loop over his head. When he pulls too much, the collar tightens a bit so we keep a careful eye on that. He is a big strong dog, and I wouldn't want to hurt his wind pipe. We stop and check it on our walks often. He is pretty well behaved so he is on a heavy duty retractable nylon leash.

Ms Sadie came with a loose fitting nylon collar that won't maintain it's size. We have moved her into a harness type collar. She is still pulling, so we bought a collar type to help with that issue. When she takes off after the neighborhood rabbits, I need all the help I can get. She'll tear your shoulder right up! We use a standard six foot heavy duty nylon lead for her. 

Dogs need to walk. It keeps you and them healthy. Not having adequate leashes and collars put you and them at risk. And keep in mind, their needs may change as they get older. There are hundreds of choices.

If you have any questions, let me know. I'll be happy to help.