Collar (animal)

A piece of material put around the neck of certain pet animals, such as dogs, cats, or pigs, for control, identification, or other purposes.

This type of collar is suitable for obedience training as it tightens around the neck of the animal if it pulls.

Although they are convenient because of their cost and accessibility, the insecticide within the collar is most effective in the neck and face area and does not provide full and complete coverage.

They are made from multiple layers of extra tough fabric or leather to protect the vital carotid artery and jugular vein of pig hunting dogs should they be attacked.

[8] Often made of plastic, this collar is shaped like a cone and used to prevent an animal from self-harm, such as a licking at a wound.

Some collars combine GPS with radio signals to transmit information to the intended receiver.

Most integrate GPS with communications networks (LBS) by sending information to your computer or mobile device.

Breakaway collars feature a design that releases quickly when a small amount of pressure is applied, such as a cat hanging from a tree branch.

However, research reported in the New York Times found that the dangers of non-breakaway collars were generally far overstated.