Rock solid and guaranteed against scratching, aggressively fun playing, rolling around in who knows what, and basically anything else creative your dog can think of to destroy his or her collar!
Made with plain, patterned nylon, this collar eliminates the one part of the collar that is most vulnerable to being frayed or torn by these types of FUN activities - the ribbon - and instead gets its character and design from the nylon itself. If your dog takes having fun to the extreme, this may be the collar for you!
Please include your dog's name, breed and approximate neck measurement with your order. I will make the collar specifically for your dog, so please allow 2-3 weeks to receive your collar in the mail.
Being the owner of two very strong dogs with less-than-stellar leash manners (aka, I get pulled everywhere, and their collars really take a beating), I understand the need for a strong, sturdy collar. All seams are reinforced, with all thread ends woven in by hand for extra strength, and I always use metal hardware. While these collars will withstand nearly anything your dog can throw at it, they are not meant to be used for dogs tethered outside unsupervised- both because of the martingale design, and as an extra precaution towards your dog's safety.
What is a Martingale Collar?
A Martingale collar is made of 2 loops of fabric, attached together by metal slide rings. The larger loop goes around the dog's neck, and the smaller loop rests flat in front with the D-Ring where the leash is attached. When pressure is applied to the leash, the small loop will pull the large loop tighter around the dog's neck, to ensure they can't back or slip out of it.
Martingale collars were originally designed for dogs whose heads are the same width or smaller than their necks (sighthounds, greyhounds, etc. - so, a regular buckle collar would slip right off. However, Martingales are now being widely used and recommended by trainers and experts in the dog community. A Martingale collar has all of the benefits of a "slip" or "choke" collar, without any of the downsides (the choking effect, etc.). They are the only style of collar we feel safe using with our dogs.