Things You'll Need
- Dog collar
Instructions
Purchase a collar for your dog. Regular flat collars are sufficient for everyday wear around the house and yard. Most come with a metal ring for leashes and tags. If your dog pulls on a leash, you might consider buying a head collar for walks, which will limit your dog's ability to charge ahead.
Show your dog the collar and place it on the floor before attempting to secure it around your dog's neck. Allow your dog to sniff or play with the collar as much as it likes. This is the dog's opportunity to learn that its collar is not harmful.
Secure the collar around your dog's neck using the buckle. Make sure the collar fits properly. You should be able to slide two fingers, side-by-side, between your dog's neck and the collar. This will ensure that the collar can't slip off while still giving your dog the freedom to breathe.
Take the collar off of your dog after four or five minutes. Put it on for small amounts of time at first, and gradually increase the length of time your dog wears it. Eventually it will become accustomed to the collar and will happily wear it all day.