Collar Vs. Harness For You Dachshund- Take Your Pick 

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Many people are still of the opinion that leashing collars is perfectly harmless for dogs and that even training or anti-leash-pulling collars are safe. 

Is it OK to use a collar on a Dachshund?

Collars used for decorative or ID purposes are perfectly fine as long as they are not too tight.

Is it OK to use a collar on a Dachshund?

A good harness is essential for mitigating these risks. 

What type of collar is best for a Dachshund?

Leashing a dachshund’s collar is a very bad idea regardless of what type of collar you’ve got – it’s just always bad for the dog’s neck and back health.

What type of collar is best for a Dachshund?

These dogs are just much easier to train with positive reinforcement as the opposite makes them even more cagey and stubborn.

How do you put a harness on a Dachshund?

Put the base of the harness on your dog’s back and lock the straps over the neck, chest, and upper belly.

How do you put a harness on a Dachshund?

Put the harness on over the dog’s head like a sweater and then tighten the straps.

What size collar should I get for a Dachshund puppy?

Standard dachshunds usually fall in the S or M size range for collars as their neck width tends to be somewhere between 12 and 16 inches.

What size collar should I get for a Dachshund puppy?

To measure the exact width of your dachshund’s neck you can simply use a tape measure.

Harnesses are 100% the way to go for all dachshunds – mini and standard, young and old, healthy and not. 

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