WHY A LEATHER DOG COLLAR?
Some dog trainers prefer leather collars when training their dogs because it won’t pull on a dog’s neck like nylon or other synthetic material when you’re working with a dog. Leather has a different kind of friction. Leather doesn’t spin on dog same as nylon. Doesn’t tangle. Moves better on the dogs neck when cornering. The collar turns easier. Many dog owners like look and feel of leather dog collars. Leather is one of the world’s strongest materials and lasts a long time when taken care of properly. Leather is very durable. On the downside, you have to care for leather collars a little more, especially if you’re working your dogs in water and the leather gets wet. You can clean a leather dog collar with a leather cleaner such as SADDLE SOAP. You also don’t want a collar to dry out, so keep it clean and oiled with neatsfoot oil or other leather conditioner. If you have a dog with a light-colored coat like a yellow labrador retriever, don’t put something on the collar that will stain t
