..after we get me fitted for my collar
Originally Posted by Mr.Chan
A collar - the accepting and wearing of and the asking and giving of - is a serious commitment, roughly equal to a real life engagement.
what is the leash I might expect?
Originally Posted by Mr.Chan
Leash? Pavlovian fetishes?
Collars & Leashes
Practical
In general any type collar & leash will work; although padded & worked leather collars are preferred. Unpadded collars tend to abrade the flesh which 1)may not be acceptable (for a variety of reasons) 2) will distract from training. Training collars are generally heavier, thicker, more padded, softer and 2+ inches wide with at least 4 point attachments and sliders.
Leashes tend to be more ornate and thin as they are 98% mental. The 2% useful...well ever been slapped with a length of thin pliant leather? It welts.
Of that 2% there are several variations each with specific 'intentions'. Flat broad leather is a more pulling (wrap @ hand) and "heel' training type (easier to stand on flat broad than other type). Thin round leather - "slapper", chain for restrictive scenarios/show and of course each type above can also come with embellished (barbs, knots, metal etc to add more flavor & depth).
Aesthetic
From a nylon dog collar (abrades) to a thousands of dollars custom leather full neck & shoulder cape showpiece. Whoever wears the collar is a Master's canvas so it's extremely individual.
Application
Collars are symbolic in the lifestyle. Generally a prelude to being or tatted or branded with a Master's mark.
Collars can be used instead of hair. Generally if a collar is worn, a female sub's hair is tightly restrained (collar is to be seen & used instead of the hair). Collar is used in place of pushing or pulling in regards to placement (mostly with those who dont do hair pullin face slappin).
Collars are never meant to choke (bad play).
Collars and leash are primary tools of "puppy play" and modified horse collars (high neck, over the head, across the cheek and jaw with bit attachments and rein loops instead of "leash" and thats a whole other scene.)
Collars are most prevalent in two areas: bondage and show. D ring, O ring and slider attachments enable "affixment" of wearer by displacing wearers weight in a roping/rigging scene.
Show/dress/party rings in the collar lead to chains or rope or whatever generally attached to ornate nipple, clit, vagina, penile, testicular, anal attachments either pulling or passing through.
Collars are used as symbols, tools, or accessory. Extremely effective for subs who don;t do as well with vocal commands.