The Importance of Collaring
In slavery the primary purpose of the collar is to denote Ownership. Â This is not the only purpose as i will explain below, but it is the main use and symbolises ownership by a Master and the power that he has over his slave.
There are many different types of collar. Physically it can be a leather or rubber buckled strap, a metal band or ring, made various metals or alloys including precious metals, a tattoo, a chain, army id tags - all placed around the neck. Â Although some use finger rings and other rings and chains around wrist, ankle, cock, as equivalent to a collar.
Some are unlocked. Some are locked. Some are even screwed or bolted on.
The level of submission and ownership usually dictates if it will be locked and how a collar will be used.
A collar can be used just for a session of use or training by Master showing ownership and submission during that period only. It might be put on for a few hours, or a day, or a weekend, but comes off at the end. Â
Part-time Ownership can means regular training and use over an extended period of months or years, but that can’t be 24/7 for some reason. The same collar would be used during sessions with that slave during the period of part-time ownership.
It might be kept on 24/7, denoting Full-time Ownership, however social norms can make this a problem. There are several commercially available solutions to this providing practical, but not too socially intrusive collars, that are comfortable enough for permanent wear. The Ownership collar belongs to the Dom/Master and is “given” to an individual sub/slave to wear as a symbol of submission.  Even if a slave wears a collar full-time, it is not a gift, it always belongs to the Master.
In the early days before an Ownership collar (usually locked) is given, a Master might also use a Training collar (usually unlocked) with a slave, which might also be used on other slaves. Â A Master may also have a casual collar which only signifies control and use during a one-off session, but has no status. An unattached sub/slave might even bring his own collar to be used in casual or one-off sessions, for example when being initially inspected.
A Master will decide when to attach His collar to the slaves neck and also take it off when the time comes. Â This is another symbolic act of control and submission. Â A slave would cause significant disrespect if he tried to attach or remove the collar himself.
In addition to all that, a collar’s other main purpose is also to be a practical bondage device, obviously used for restraining the slave, and where a leash can be attached for control!
Why is a collar important?
A collar is important as it symbolises the submission and exchange of power from the slave to the Master. Â It is there for all to see and is a visual statement of the authority and power that the Master holds over the sub/slave. Â
It is also an important symbol of Ownership which for a Master shows everyone who sees it that this slave is their property.  This property is owned and under the control and authority of the Master, and He can use the property as He pleases. The property belongs to the Master and should be treated with the same respect.  E.g. You wouldn’t just wander up to a Master’s car, jump in the driver’s seat and ram home the gearstick!
For the slave, a collar is a constant reminder to it that it is under the control and authority of another Man, a Man that has power over it and can use it when that collar is worn. They must be submissive, obedient and respectful when wearing it.
In part-time or full-time submission a collar usually represents the strong bond and connection that exists between the master and the slave.  It is very powerful and a slave will tell you how important it sees wearing its particular Master’s collar, and vice versa.
When it comes to full-time collaring and ownership, it is like partnering or marriage. Â Collaring for the first time to denote Ownership can be ceremonial, and for Master andslaves usually formalises the beginning of a serious slavery relationship.Â
In public, a collar is important as it means that when other Masters see a collar they should know that this slave belongs to someone (either casually, or part or even full-time). Meaning that that it is better to speak to theMaster first, if they are interested in approaching or using that slave. Â Sometimes slaves are given permission to discuss things directly, sometimes not. Â The control and freedoms a slave has are completely up to an individual Master. Some slaves are highly controlled, others less so.
Overall, a collar is highly symbolic as well as functional, it’s important that when Masters see a collar they should respect the authority and control, and potential Ownership, that the Master holds over the slave.  When slaves are wearing a collar they must submit, obey and respect the Master to which it belongs!
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