How to choose and fit a martingale collar for a dog

Martingale collars come in different widths for different dogs. Many dogs will do well with a simple 1″ wide martingale collar. But for narrow-headed dogs like greyhound and their cousins, a wider, padded martingale offers greater security and comfort. In fact, you can search for “greyhound collar” to find martingales specifically designed for graceful greyhound necks.

Whatever style of martingale collar you choose, it’s important to purchase one that fits well. To find the right size, measure around the base of your dog’s skull just behind the ears.This measurement is the same as the collar when it’s fully tightened or closed. The above size chart is for the PetSafe brand martingale collar, but serves as a good example. Choose the smallest collar that will comfortably fit your dog.

Once you’ve found the right size martingale collar, you’ll need to adjust the fit to your dog. First, slip the collar over your dog’s neck and pull it up to the spot just behind their ears. Then, pull up on the smaller loop and watch the metal slides on either side. According to UK collar maker Doggy Boho, a well-fitted martingale collar will have approximately two finger width’s distance between the two slides to ensure appropriate tightening when pulled.

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