Harnesses, collars and leashes for spitz

Any dog ​​that a person gets is in need of proper feeding, regular walks and proper care. To make the exit to the street comfortable and safe, it is important to choose quality collars. In the case of the spitz, the size of which is not large in size, it is important to choose such a harness, collar or leash to give free rein to the pet, controlling it, and if necessary, protect it from large and aggressive dogs.

Each dog has its own weight, size, length and structure of wool, because you need to choose a collar for it carefully. For comfortable walks with a spitz it is worth considering all the options used for pets, and choose the one that suits a particular individual. There are collar, harness and leash.

As for the types of collars, they are of several types.

• Pleasure serve for daily walks on the street. A feature of the structure is a reliable attachment of the handle with the leash itself. The inside is usually made of soft material so as not to rub the dog's neck.
• Service and training distinguished by the presence of the handle, which makes it possible to hold the pet. Thanks to special loops in the upper part of the handle, you can adjust the tension of the leash, and if necessary, pacify the pet with a slight strangulation if it behaves inappropriately.
• For the guard - differs in a wider collar width so that the animal is more comfortable from a long stay in this product. If there is a need to fasten the leash, then the semi-ring is attached to the collar, to which the carbine with the leash is attached.

Collars can also help in case of any health problems with a pet, in particular, with fleas and parasites. Due to the fact that the Spitz has a long and fluffy coat, it is easy for him to pick up unwanted neighbors, and it will be much more problematic to get rid of them. With the help of biological and ultrasound collars there is an opportunity to solve the problem faster and more reliably, but for breeds with long hair they will be ineffective. Spitz is best to buy a chemical collar impregnated with insecticides that scare fleas with ticks.

In the case of the spitz, the walking collar will be the most suitable. Choose it in accordance with the size and weight of the pet. The main feature is the small width of the product, as the size of the dog is small, and the presence of a fluffy fur makes it necessary to use the correct collar. If you choose a thick accessory, it will interfere with the dog, wipe the wool, forming a bald spot.

If we talk about the harness, it consists of two belts that are connected to each other on the back and between the pet's paws. For the first time, harness began to be used on sled dogs for the safe and convenient transportation of people and goods. With such a harness dogs were not injured, kept close and could drag more weight. Since the spitz is a small breed of dogs, it is important to use a collar that does not harm him. The harness makes it possible to distribute the load evenly, because the animal is not injured even by a sharp jerk of the leash by the owner.

Hooks are:

• walking;
• riders;
• freight;
• medical;
• guard;
• sports;
• search and not only.

In the case of the spitz, a walking variety is often used, since all the others are provided for larger dogs that perform certain functions. Choosing a harness, it is important to be guided by the size of the spitz, you should try the product on the dog, give it the opportunity to run around in it, to evaluate the comfort of being in a new accessory.

As for the leash, it can be made of leather, synthetic materials, metal, and also be combined. For spitz, the most suitable would be leather and synthetic versions. If we talk about the appointment, then the leashes are:

• walking;
• training;
• exhibition;
• special;
• perestezhki and sash.

Due to the small activity of the Spitz and the ability to easily cope with it the most suitable option would be a walking leash. The most convenient at the moment is a leash-roulette, which makes it possible to release the pet for a long distance, and if necessary, stimulate a return to the owner.

When choosing a collar, harness or leash, you should pay attention to such parameters as:

• security;
• reliability;
• comfort.

The most suitable is a round leather collar that does not interfere with the pet and does not spoil its fur. You can use nylon collars, especially for exhibitions, but they should be only with a round cross section, so as not to spoil the fluffy spitz fur coat.

As for the leads, then for walks you should choose those that meet the following requirements:

• strength;
• ease;
• availability of a tension carbine.

The length of the leash should correspond to the function - if the dog walks without a leash, then you can do with a small product that will allow you to bring the pet to the walking place. If the spitz will walk next to the owner, then the leash should be about 5 meters so that the dog has the opportunity to run and frolic in the street. The material for the leash can be any, as long as the dog and the owner are comfortable to use it.

To protect the dog for a walk, It is best to stay on the harness, as it is tightly fixed on the body of the animal and does not allow it to turn out and get into an unpleasant situation. To use this option too often is undesirable, as the wool in the places where the belts are located will wipe hard. Choosing a harness, you should pay attention to its quality, it is desirable that it was leather. Its width is also important - the thinner it is, the safer it is for a pet's fluffy coat.

Metal collars and leashes would be an absolutely unsuitable option, since they negatively affect the hair, tear out the fur, causing the dog pain and spoiling its appearance. And also you should not choose products with decorative ornaments for everyday wear: various rhinestones, rivets and other accessories also contribute to the fact that the pomeranian coat spoils.

Adult spitz suit collar made of leather. It is important that this accessory is thin and with a round section. Choosing a collar, it is better to try it on the pet.The width between the product and the neck should be no more than two fingers, too tight option will interfere with the dog, too loose can fly off of it. By selecting the design, you can choose between two options.

1. With a ring at a buckle - in this case it will be necessary to turn the collar every time the leash is put on.
2. With a ring in the middle - in this case there is no need to move the product, thereby injuring the hair, and putting on the leash becomes fast and comfortable. This option is also called European.

Adults can wear a harness, which is useful for short walks or in the case of cold and rainy weather, when the walk will be performed in overalls.

The leash for an adult Spitz should be light, but at the same time durable so that the dog during the games does not tear it. It is worth paying attention to the carbine, it should not pull the pet's fur.

Spitz puppies need an even lighter and softer collar or harness. The width of this product is even smaller than that of an adult dog, which makes it easy to accustom your pet to a new accessory, as it will be almost imperceptible. It is very important to pay attention to the inside of the product - it should be soft. It is best if there is a lining of fiber or soft cloth.

Initially, it is necessary to acquaint the puppy with a collar, as it is less noticeable, and then you can already try to wear a harness. The leash for a small pet should be about 3 meters in length to control the dog, but at the same time give it a chance to run and frolic. Good quality, convenience for the owner and pet are the main criteria for choosing a product for a puppy.

For small pets walking in the harness is not recommended, but in some cases it can be used. The main concerns are related to the negative impact on the structure of the skeleton of a young animal, which has not yet fully formed, but with the use of a braid, can be completely deformed. The second caveat is training, when using a collar, the dog learns to walk more quickly and follow the basic commands, but in the harness this happens much slower.

The process of training Spitz to the leash is recommended from the very young age. The faster a dog becomes familiar with this product, the faster it will get used to it. Otherwise, the protest will be very strong, and it will take much longer to train. The process of getting used to a new accessory is being carried out in stages.

1. Meet the collar - the puppy should see a new object for itself, smell it, try for a tooth. But here you should be careful that the dog does not chew the product.
2. Short wearing home - you need to wear a collar for a couple of minutes and allow the spitz to run in it and play. Daily time should be gradually increased so that the pet could go out in the collar during the whole walk.
3. Fastening the leash - adding a new accessory, you should not immediately take it in hand and drive a pet for him around the apartment. In the first days, the dog also studies a new subject, gets used to it, gets acquainted with its features.
4. Attempts to lead a puppy for a collar leash - as soon as the puppy is used to new products, you need to try to teach him, explaining the rules for using these items. At this point, it is worth being especially patient, to encourage any positive actions and not to punish for pranks. It is very important not to use the leash as a means of punishment, otherwise the pet will be afraid of it and will not want to use it. A collar with a leash should be the harbingers of a good time, a fun walk and a chat with the owner.

Once the process began to turn out well at home, you can try to go out.If the first attempts fail, do not despair. It is important to once again stipulate the entire algorithm of actions with the dog, so that he is more firmly entrenched in her mind. As soon as a walk in a collar on a leash becomes a normal daily process, you can try a harness, which in some cases will be more appropriate than a simple collar.

The process of teaching puppy harness is carried out in the same way, to get the correct result. Choosing a product, you should also listen to the pet's opinion, a good owner will easily determine in which variant his pet liked it more.

On the Spitz harness, see the video below.