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How a Martingale Collar Works.
A martingale collar is a special type of dog collar that helps a dog stay comfortable while being completely secure on their leash. It is made with two loops. The large loop is placed around the dogs neck and adjusted to fit loosely. The leash is then clipped to the D ring on the small loop. When the dog tries to pull their head out of the collar, the tension on the leash pulls the small loop taunt, which makes the large loop smaller and tighter on the neck-- preventing escape.
Should I leave a martingale collar on my dog all the time?
All collars can be potentially unsafe and a martingale style collar carries a slightly greater risk of injury if left on 24/7. However, you should evaluate whether the risk of choking or getting a collar caught is greater than the risk that you'll find yourself, without warning, in a situation where you'll need to be able to grab a collar that will not slip off. We must stress that a martingale left on all the time MUST be adjusted so that it cannot choke the dog when the smaller loop is tightened.
No collar should ever be left on a crated dog.