Things You'll Need:
- Tape measure
- Choke collar
- Leash
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Step 1
Measure your dog's neck and add 2 to 3 inches. Measure your dog's head. Unless the head is more than 4 inches larger than the neck, use the neck measurement.
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Step 2
Choke collars are measured by the distance between the two ends or "O" rings. Purchase a collar that is no less than 2 inches and no more than 4 inches bigger than your dog's neck size. If your dog's head is more than 4 inches larger than the neck, buy a choke collar that is no more than 1 to 2 inches larger than the head.
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Step 3
Select the type of material you want the collar to be made of. Chains are most common. Collars are made with elongated links for dogs with heavy neck hair. Purchase collar.
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Step 1
Prepare the collar by sliding the material between the end rings into the opening of one ring to make a loop. The dangling end ring is called the dead ring. The ring that slides along the connecting material is called the live ring. Connect leash to the dead ring.
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Step 2
Stand facing your dog. Hold the dead ring in your left hand and grasp midway of the opening in your right hand so the collar makes a "P" shape with the spine facing up.
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Step 3
Put the opening over your dog's head. The spine of the "P" will be along the top of your dog's neck and the loose part of the opening going under your dog's jaw. This placement allows the collar to be tightened and quickly loosened. Keep the collar near back of ears high on neck to walk your dog.
