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How to clean a smelly dog collar

09/30/22 5:45 PM

How to clean a smelly dog collar
Your dog’s collar may not look dirty, but it smells bad – it’s time to clean it! How do you wash a smelly dog collar to make it nice and fresh?Dog collars can become stinky over time as they accumulate dead skin, oils, bacteria, and more simply from everyday wear, plus dirt, muddy water, skunk spray, or whatever else your dog has been rolling around in. To get rid of the smell, you have to wash away all the odor-causing substances that have taken...
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How loose should a dog collar be?

08/17/22 5:52 PM

How loose should a dog collar be?
Is your dog’s collar too tight? Too loose? Both can be dangerous to your dog’s health and safety, so it’s important to make sure your dog’s collar fits correctly. Here’s how loose your dog’s collar should be.Check a Dog Collar’s Fit with One, Two, or Three FingersSlip your finger(s) under your dog’s collar to check the fit. You should easily be able to slip one finger under the collar if your dog is small, two fingers if they’re a medium breed, a...
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Can a flea collar make a dog sick?

07/19/22 6:21 PM

Can a flea collar make a dog sick?
Fleas aren’t just a nuisance; they can be extremely bad for dogs. Fleas are blood-sucking parasites that can cause itchiness and rash, lead to anemia, and transmit tapeworms and even other diseases including the plague! It’s not an exaggeration to say that uncontrolled fleas can kill dogs. No wonder Americans spend billions of dollars every year on flea control in the form of preventative medication, topical medications, flea collars, and more. K...
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Why use a Do Not Pet dog collar

07/13/22 5:39 PM

Why use a Do Not Pet dog collar
In a perfect world, people would always ask before petting a dog they don’t know. But that doesn’t always happen, and well-meaning dog lovers may go up to a cute dog on the street and pet them, not knowing the dog’s owner would prefer they leave the dog alone.Choosing a dog collar that clearly says “Caution!” or “do not pet” is a simple and effective way to let others know not to pet your dog, without your having to tell them, and whether they as...
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What is the best dog training collar?

07/13/22 4:42 PM

What is the best dog training collar?
If you want to train your dog to walk on a loose leash or teach them some other behavior, you might be wondering what kind of collar is best for dog training. Which kind of collar should you buy to train your dog – classic flat buckle collar, martingale, slip/choke collar, or something else? Read on to find out which kinds of dog collars are most effective.Slip Collars Are Simple and Effective Dog Training CollarsSlip collars, also called slip le...
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