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Things To Know About NFL Team Dog Collars

By Rosella Campbell


Dog collars as suggested in the name refer to strands of material placed around dogs in the neck region. Currently, these articles are being used for other uses apart from the ones they were utilized for originally. NFL team dog collars are a type of advertisement used by NFL fans mostly. They also serve other functions besides advertisement including holding medical information, controlling, and identification. The varying user needs have made them to be made in different forms.

Types of dog collars are numerous and the major ones include chain slip, metal prong, martingale, stud, break-away, oilcloth, spiked, reflective, and fur saver collars. Chain slip bands are often referred to as choke chains. They primarily are used for training purposes. These items should not be used for any other purposes besides training because they can injure the canine on the neck. Proper knowledge on how to use a choke chain is required before one decides to buy it.

Metal prong ribbons are also used primarily for training strong and stubborn dogs. Their other name is pinch chains and they provide an effective mechanism for correcting dogs during training sessions. One should know how to use them well before buying them. Also, the dog should never be left unattended to when the metal prong is on. This is due to the fact that metal prong ribbons can easily cause strangulation if the canine is left alone.

Martingale ribbons are solely used to keep dogs attached to leashes by stopping them from slipping out. They are also known as slip or greyhound ribbons. They are mostly intended for use on dogs with big necks and small heads. They comprise two loops, one small and the other one big. Pulling the leash causes the small loop to tighten the big one.

The stopping mechanism incorporated in the collar prevents the loop from closing tightly as to strangle the animal. Nylon is the most common materials used to make them although other materials can be used too. Martingale ribbons come in a variety of colors and designs. Although they can work on other dogs, they are most suited for sighthounds. Accidental strangulation should be avoided by ensuring that it is properly adjusted.

Lighted ribbons are also called collar light or dog light. They incorporate light emitting diodes to make the animal visible in darkness. This way, the owner can easily locate it in darkness and motorists can also avoid running it over. The diodes are powered by one or a set of batteries, normally the AAA or lithium coin cells. The diodes are not meant to assist the canine to see at night.

NFL collars are made from a wide range of materials. Some of the most commonly used types of fibers are nylon, plastic, cotton, and leather among many others. Manufacturers make them with enough strength to be used on small as well as big dogs. It is also possible to acquire custom made products by visiting manufacturers and specifying the customizations needed. Prices vary depending on the size, design, and material used to make the product.

One can purchase these products from any store that sells such products. Internet orders are also possible from online sellers. One must however ensure legitimacy of the seller before paying for the goods.




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