Dog Collars - Recommendations

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We pick our Lab pup up next Sat and I am looking into which collars are the best to get him.
I have a puppy collar but require something for as he grows. I would ideally like to spend £15 or less after all the other set up costs incurred so far

These are four I have shortlisted, but would also appreciate recommendations:

Ferplast Ergocomfort

Timberwolf Leather

Kennel Club/Scruffs

Canac Adjustable

[silverthorn2151]

Take yourself and puppy down to the local 'pets at home' and you can try some on.

There are differing views on what works best when training. I am inclined to think that the collar should be something separate and comfortable, but something you can grab on to if needs be.

No diamanté though!

[DocArbathnot]

silverthorn2151 said:

Take yourself and puppy down to the local 'pets at home' and you can try some on.

Avoid "Wainwrights" poor quality. I prefer a snap fastening than a traditional buckle thing, easier to put on.

[Hooli]

Our local cash n carry type place does wide leatherish collars for £1.99. Why spend more? But then we do walk Lucky in a harness so the collar is just decoration.

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silverthorn2151 said:

Take yourself and puppy down to the local 'pets at home' and you can try some on.

There are differing views on what works best when training. I am inclined to think that the collar should be something separate and comfortable, but something you can grab on to if needs be.

No diamanté though!

Thanks all.

Silverthorn, what do you mean by separate and comfortable? loose on neck but with strong clasp?

I think a snap type fastening would be preferable providing they are strong enough.

[silverthorn2151]

One doesn't have to train a puppy by attaching a lead to its collar. Although I have an older dog who is very well behaved she does pull a little sometimes. I have a variety of leads and some are slip leads and some clip on to her collar. A collar should be something that the dog is comfortable wearing all the time and robust enough for you to grab and exert some control over if needs be.

I actually don't like the clip collars, preferring the traditional buckle type. She feels undressed without her collar on after a bath and worries us until its back in place.

I have a length of small section rope that I have formed into a lead as well. It has a loop at the holding end and a loop half way down so that I can have it at two lengths. That either clips onto her collar with a cheap light karabiner or its on a slip collar that goes on over her existing one.

[Pesty]

after a lot of research i went with these about £12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

http://www.ezydog.co.uk/neo-collar/

i decided comfort was what i wanted.

Also has nice touches like shiny bits around the edge and the buckle is clip type which i find useful no faffing trying to get it on.

We found the XS velcro was a bit rubish for adjustment as its too thin but the S collar is great already bought a M for when he grows

Edited by Pesty on Saturday 14th September 23:53

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Thanks again.

Will check out the Ezcollar too.

The collar would be on at all times as Silverthorn has mentioned, in order that he can be controlled quickly and easily if neccessary so comfort is a priority.

[Jasandjules]

try padded collars .com?

[DocArbathnot]

Pesty said:

after a lot of research i went with these about £12

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedd...

http://www.ezydog.co.uk/neo-collar/

i decided comfort was what i wanted.

Also has nice touches like shiny bits around the edge and the buckle is clip type which i find useful no faffing trying to get it on.

We found the XS velcro was a bit rubish for adjustment as its too thin but the S collar is great already bought a M for when he grows

Edited by Pesty on Saturday 14th September 23:53

Our terrier has an ezydog harness, good bit of kit. I prefer the harness it clips into a car seatbelt and if he pulls, if I have to pull or "guide" (think eating horse poo) I think it's more comfortable for both of us. The collar just has his tags on.

[Pesty]

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(think eating horse poo) I think it's more comfortable for both of us. The collar just has his tags on.

Oh it's not just Logan that does that the

[tedmus]

I've used Timberwolf leather collars on my dogs for years and the quality is great for the price.

[AW8]

Have an adolescent working line labrador (approx 28kg) and after various webbing collars have also gone with a large ezzydog neo collar.

He swims in the sea regularly so the fact it's made of neoprene, (same stuff as wetsuits) is a bonus as it dries quickly and collar doesn't stink when it's wet or after so reduces skin irritation.It's also sturdy.

Also have a one of these on it http://www.indigocollartags.com/tags.htm it fits on the velcro section.

I take collar off when he's safe and inside at home for safety, comfort and coat condition reasons.

I prior toyed with idea of ezzydog quick harness but persevered with heel training until pretty much sorted........glad I didn't give in.

Edited by AW8 on Tuesday 17th September 21:19