Why We Never Leave Home Without Murph’s Choke Chain

Murph’s leash and choke chain Spring fever is most definitely in the air. Since we’ve had some spells of excellent walking-in-the-park or on longer-walks-through-the-neighborhood weather recently, Murph and I have been getting out more. So has everyone else. Inevitably we stop to chit chat. Sometimes with strangers, sometimes with people we already know. Some of these encounters are pleasant, some are not. Lately I’ve had two people on separate occasions comment about Murph’s choke chain. Mainly they’ve expressed unfavorable opinions about the use of them. “I think that is so cruel. Those things are so painful,” one lady said to … Continue reading

So Many Collars!

There are a LOT of different types of collar out there for your dog. Which one is best for you depends on your dog’s temperament and what you need the collar for. But no matter what collar you choose, make sure it fits! Non-slip collars should be loose enough that you can fit two fingers between neck and collar without choking your dog. Slip collars (including prong and choke collars), head halters, and body harnesses should be fitted with help from a professional. Buckle Collars Just like the name implies, a buckle collar is a collar that fastens with a … Continue reading