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The dog has it's own collar. vs The dog has its own collar.

Both phrases are similar, but only one is correct. The correct phrase is "the dog has its own collar." The incorrect phrase uses an apostrophe in "it's," which is a contraction for "it is" or "it has," not the possessive form.

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The dog has it's own collar.

This phrase is incorrect. The use of "it's" with an apostrophe is a contraction for "it is" or "it has," not the possessive form.

The correct possessive form of "it" is "its" without an apostrophe. Use "its" to show that something belongs to or is associated with "it."
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The dog has its own collar.

This phrase is correct. The possessive form of "it" is "its" without an apostrophe.

Use "its" to show that something belongs to or is associated with "it." Avoid using "it's" as a possessive pronoun.
  • Choker chains will be used even if the dog has its own collar on. Dogs will be walked in order of kennels, and placed in the kennel directly across from the ...

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