(Part 3) Best dog collars according to redditors
We found 665 Reddit comments discussing the best dog collars. We ranked the 333 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
I'm a dog fanatic, so here is a list of awesome dog supplies for under $25, for those interested!
-[vet wrap] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UELUXNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9y2-yb13E3QJH) for any time you need to help your dog with his/her boo boo.
-[large chuck it ball] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084DRJKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9z2-ybMRKYDYG) that my puppy is addicted to.
-[topical spray] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025YKUIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_mE2-ybRANQ1AN) to help with your doggos minor cuts.
-[slip lead] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004QJU7FE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9F2-ybWB9FW9J) for quick trips outside.
-[Kong Zoom Groom] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR1A0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DJ2-ybD5EXKZH) for brushing out those thick double coated pooches without tearing the coat or scratching the skin.
-[treat pouch] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JCWAWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_LL2-yb1WKAR0N) for those fun training sessions!
-[large pet waterer] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0057LAGNS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_TN2-ybCVJN55F) so you don't have to keep filling up a bowl.
-[Kong Wobbler] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003ALMW0M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_zP2-ybPN8N34J) for those really fast eaters.
-[Herm Sprenger Prong Collar] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0F8702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4R2-yb0ZM4BGR), an excellent training tool for beginner and higher level dogs when used properly.
-[Red Barn dog food roll] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008DFOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wU2-yb83KED07), great training treats, and you can cut them up into any size you want to.
Let me know if you want more!
Recently got this contraption for my terriers, found out it works on the neighbor's asshole dogs as well. They really, really hate the sound and will back off, even run to the other side of the yard.
My dogs will flatten their ears and stand down when i use it, and i immediately praise them for behaving. Might be a worth a try for you?
And the filters look like Pacman!
Thanks! It's the Trixie natural living wheel on Amazon - fingers crossed it will be put to good use! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trixie-Natural-Living-Exercise-Diameter/dp/B0057FZ9AO
You cannot reinforce fear, so please don't be afraid to comfort your terrified dog.
I have found the combo of Quiet Moments soft chews and Adaptil spray or collars to be extremely helpful.
For hard toys, the Nylabone brand lasts a long time for my dog. They come in a variety of shapes / sizes / flavors but basically they are a tough, edible plastic. We have a few and my dog is particularly interested in the bacon-flavored stick one. If your dog is interested, it will take a long time to get through them. (They are pretty hard though and some dogs may lose interest.)
For softer toys I have had good luck with the giant rope knot toys. (It's hard to get a sense of scale online but that one is enormous... each knot is about the size of a softball and the whole thing is about 18 inches long). The nice thing about those, particularly the ones with 3 knots, is that they stay together for a long time even as the dog has torn apart a lot of the strands. Probably not a good toy for a dog who likes to swallow the lose bits though, since it starts shedding a lot towards the end.
Kong also makes a bunch of rubber toys, although they tend to be more ball shaped than chew toys. YMMV.
Decided to do something a little different. This is the first video of this type I've made.
In the order they appear in in the video:
Bag
Writing
Tech
Bike Stuff
time for a martingale collar
Leather one I got off of amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00857171Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ZIvmxbTT6R255)
Had a great weekend in San Bernardino National Forest (about 1 hour from Orange County, 2 hours from San Diego). Barley only carries about 5lbs worth of gear such as her jacket and boots, my microspikes for the snow, first aid kit, Sawyer Mini Filter, plastic trowel for bathroom breaks and occasionally a layer of mine goes in her paracord webbing. It's a pretty easy hike, permits are easy to get and water is plentiful. Ask me anything
List of dog specific gear:
Ruffwear Approach Pack
Rad Dog Release 'n Run Collar and 4' Leash
Nite Ize Collar Light
Whistle Activity Tracker
Ruffwear Cloud Chaser Jacket
Ruffwear Grip Trex Boots
This is more for keeping track of them at night? Something wide-angle and diffuse would be best. Examples:
Some of these are actually dog collar lights. Don't tell the children or the spouse that
^_^Don't force her into the crate. That will only make the fear worse. If you need to leave, give lots and lots of high value treats, and a stuffed toy frozen with something high value.
Is she still scared of the crate if you move it to a different room? Sometimes this can sort of reset something for a dog.
I would make most of the good things in her life happen in the crate. Put her meals in the crate, put a Kong with yummy goodness in the crate. Leave the door open until she is willingly going in and not running right back out when given treats. Look into crate games, those are helpful too.
I would also recommend dtap collars, the adaptl ones are best. They also make a scent diffuser you can put next to the crate. these do take about 30 days to kick in. Other calming aids can also be helpful, I've had the best luck with rescue remedy. Some dogs also react very well to thunder vests. Once your dog is calmer in general you could potentially start working on desensitization to thunder/loud noises.
If you're American, expect tomorrow (and potentially tonight and the rest of the week depending on local fireworks laws) to be rough as well.
If you are looking for fabric things, you could try:
If you are looking for tougher stuff, my dog also enjoys Nylabones. Those are probably the most durable toy I've ever seen, although not all dogs are going to be into the hard plastic. They do wear down eventually but it will take a LONG time.
Here's a cheaper one if that's your reasoning.
A shock collar absolutely is a threat. It is physical reprimand. It causes them to fear the outcome of the behaviour rather than to use positive reinforcement which encourages the dog to behave differently due to reward. Maybe a more accurate comparison for you would be to slap a toddler across the face each time it does not do exactly what you expect of it with no explanation as to what it did wrong, vs waiting for the toddler to do it correctly and then giving them a toy or a hug.
If you're under the impression that a shock collar is a 'slight twinge', watch this video to see exactly how cruel they are. A man shocks himself with one and swears with pain, and said the effects remained with him for a quite a while after taking the collar off.
Edit: TIL Reddit likes electrocuting dogs.
It appears to be the inside of a light-up dog collar. The clear part slides inside a colored sleeve (the collar) and causes it to glow or blink. The button is used to turn it on or select the solid/flash setting. This one appears to be broken if it is, indeed, from a collar.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UAINMNO/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awdb_t1_M9SNAbPSVN92Q
I'm so sorry for not responding sooner. I started writing one and then spaced out on finishing it.
Headcollars are problematic for many reasons, but I've found the biggest problem is due to the mindset of a lot of people who recommend and/or use them. They're touted as an inherently "positive" alternative to a prong collar, etc., but the truth is that they aren't. That's not to say that they're inherently an aversive or anything else; it is simply that they are a training tool. Like any tool, it can be used incorrectly.
Since a lot of people have trouble with this concept of what an aversive actually is (which is understandable when they don't have significant experience with behavior or dog training in general), let me explain it a bit. An aversive is defined as a stimuli that the animal would avoid, given the choice. Whether you use purely positive methods, aversives, or any combination thereof, you are not the one who decides the effect it has on your dog; the dog decides what is an aversive. Let's use an example of spraying your dog with water whenever he barks. (For the record, I don't recommend this but it's a good example of what I'm talking about.) For some dogs, this is the worst thing you can do to them. They become wary of any time you pick up the squirt bottle because they don't like it and want to avoid being sprayed in the face. For these dogs, this is an aversive. For other dogs, squirting them in the face is great fun. They start to get excited when they see you pick up the squirt bottle. For them, it becomes a reward and therefore isn't an aversive. Some dogs may not care one way or the other, which makes it neither a reward nor an aversive.
Back to headcollars. A number of dogs find them to be aversives. Why they find it so could be attributed to many reasons, including the fact that it's just plain weird -- how many dogs routinely have something put on their face? Not very many, and often for those that have experienced it to any extent, it's in a negative way. For example, someone holding their mouth shut or a little kid getting too far into their personal space. While you absolutely can turn an aversive into something positive via conditioning, this part is so rarely talked about, and as a result, you have a lot of dogs out there that shut down or are otherwise miserable that they have to wear it.
In addition to not conditioning the dog to the headcollar, many people choose the wrong one for their needs. A Gentle Leader is worlds away from a Canny Collar, and both are very different from the Black Dog Infin8 (picture and brand website; sadly, the Infin8 has been discontinued). Fit wise, some are meant to be tight whilst others will actually hurt the dog if they're as tight as one of a different design. Fit affects the dog's level of comfort but it also affects the "usefulness" of the headcollar itself. For example, someone who has a big dog with a high prey drive but very good handler focus might benefit more from a headcollar that can literally turn the dog's head, which means one that will clip under the chin. The handler knows that if they can just get the dog to stop looking at whatever it wants to chase, they'll both be okay, especially because the dog is otherwise well behaved. For someone else in a similar position only where the dog won't stop if its head is turned, they will most likely benefit more from a headcollar that is very secure and has the leash clip behind the head so they can physically restrain their dog while not hurting them. In this situation, by turning the dog's head too far or too fast, and/or twisting the headcollar as the dog tries to fight it, this will result in, at minimum, discomfort for the dog, and at the worst, serious injury or even permanent disability.
Even when I feel someone could benefit from a headcollar, I rarely recommend brands that clip under the chin, except in circumstances like the example above or when the handler needs to be able to feel the dog better, such as with a medical alert service dog. The clip under the chin puts constant pressure on the dog's face due to the weight of it. Even without a leash attached, gravity and the leash attachment ring will put more pressure on the dog's face than one that clips behind the head. Why is this a problem? If someone wants to teach a dog to respond to leash pressure (which most people do since that's what pulling on the leash is), this can be confusing for the dog. Exactly how much pressure is supposed to elicit a response is a very, very precise thing for the dog to learn, especially when one adds in the changes in that pressure that the dog will feel simply for having it on -- turning its head, if there's anything else clipped onto the leash, or even just how the leash is being held. All of these things will result in a change of pressure, so the dog might learn to ignore smaller changes, which results in the person have to pull more on the dog's face in order to elicit the desired response.
When it comes to brands that do clip under the chin, I still don't recommend Gentle Leader and comparable brands. With GL specifically, it has that "adjustable clamp" to help with proper fit, but in order to get it to stay on, most people adjust it too tightly. This puts constant pressure on the dog's nose in a very sensitive place, which can lead to fur being rubbed off, nerve damage, or even actual wounds, especially if the dog wears it for an extended period of time and/or the person jerks the leash frequently. In addition to the clamp, the straps are thin enough that they can be uncomfortable to the dog and add to any potential injury due to less distribution of force -- but I want to stress here that the thinness of the strap is not the main issue. It is the overall design and fit. The Comfort Trainer is the one I recommend the most for those who need an under-the-chin clip, and as you can see, the straps are quite thin. Another brand I recommend is Dogs My Love, which can be bought on Amazon
Assuming someone gets the right kind for their dog and fits it properly, the actual use of the headcollar can also be problematic. Once again, most people get them without having any real training on how to use them. A person who has switched from a prong, a martingale, or even just a regular collar may still use leash corrections even though the dog is now wearing a headcollar. This will absolutely hurt their dog, and if they do it repeatedly, they might be looking at a serious injury -- one that might not be noticed until it's causing significant problems for the dog because it can happen over time. Another usage issue is that, generally speaking, most of the dogs don't receive any further training. Their person has slapped the headcollar on their dog, and the dog is "magically" walking better. But what happens when that headcollar comes off? The dog goes right back to behaving incorrectly, so the person continues to use it. For a pet dog, this probably isn't the end of the world, but in the meantime, the person becomes complacent in its use -- not making sure it's adjusted correctly each time, not attaching the safety connector, putting it on with no thought as to how the dog feels about it, letting it get twisted around so it's pulling the side of the dog's face, and then becoming frustrated when the dog finally acclimates to it and begins pulling again.
To address your specific concerns with your dog and his headcollar, I'm going to guess that you didn't condition him properly to it. If this is the case, please don't feel bad about it. Most people do not do this. As a result, it's more likely that your dog is a bit shut down rather than just being "better behaved". It's a scary thing for him and it's used inconsistently, which means that he doesn't understand why you put it on sometimes and don't others -- he doesn't understand why you want him to wear it or that he needs it to go for a walk. My recommendation would be to get a different brand of headcollar to avoid any negative association with the one that you currently have, and then condition him to it. Once he's conditioned to it, he will be excited to wear it because of what a good thing it is.
I do want to say that just because I personally do not like them and don't recommend them often, it does not mean that they do not have their place in training. There are a number of trainers out there who recommend them for most, if not all, dogs, and when they are used correctly, they can work wonders. However, for me personally, I don't think it's any more responsible to recommend a headcollar without any additional info than other training tools out there.
I have the Pioneer Raindrop fountain (here) for $30 and I use these filters. I only need to replace the filter once every one to two months. Totally worth it because of how much the cats love it, and it gives me peace of mind knowing that it's helping them stay healthy.
Our first cat, Roger (whom I originally bought the fountain for), was terrified of it at first. A month went by before he finally had the courage to drink from it, and then he quickly adored it. Unfortunately he passed away, and we adopted two kittens. Simon and Chloe instantly loved it as soon as we brought them home. So there's a chance she may hate it at first, but running water is very natural and appealing to cats. I think she would grow to like a fountain very quickly. :)
This was the collar. It surprisingly mellowed out our cat.
https://www.amazon.com/NurtureCALM-Feline-Calming-Pheromone-Collar/dp/B00IUJDROY
Agree completely. We still let Walter bark once or twice to alert us to stuff but he started doing it in the middle of the night which we couldn’t allow hence the collar. A single bark with it on overnight and he never barked unduly overnight again. In case you didn’t see my edit above, it’s this one!
I hear a lot of people say "use a harness for their backs!" but the back doesnt really seem to be the big issue here, I would be more worried about their throats..
We use both, but a harness is used if we are going out 'adventuring' or in areas where he is more likely to pull/be pulled (area with a lot of dogs, car rides w/ seatbelt , unknown walking trails, etc). For normal day to day routine jaunts where there is little risk of any pulling or pressure, we just use his collar.
When he was younger and still working on his leash skills, he was ONLY in a harness on walks. He kept making himself cough and gag with his pulling on a collar - so it was less-so for his back and more-so for that.
A well fitting harness that puts his weight on his chest, not his shoulders is going to be a great option if you are concerned. Depending on the corgi and the harness, it may be prudent to attach a leash to BOTH a harness and a collar with a splitter in case he manages to get out of his harness (I have never had it happen on any level, but, again, if you are concerned or have reason to think it could happen, it is not a bad idea. If your harness is too big or poorly fit, it is not that hard for corgis to step out of things with their stub legs).
If you are still having issues with pulling a back clipping harness can make it worse unless you are ACTIVELY training your dog (stopping whenever he pulls, waiting for him to correct himself, then continuing, etc). A Front clip harness may be better or a halti. Haltis are obviously not good for car rides or situations where you need to pull your dog, but for general walking, they can be great for fine tuning your loose leash walk.
In terms of a collar - in my opinion - a wide collar seems to do better than a narrow one. If they are putting their weight on their throat, having a wide collar will help distribute that pressure.
So, examples:
Harness that puts pressure on the chest - not neck or shoulders
Wide collar - 1 1/2" - 2" has been a good range for us.
Front Clipping Harness
Halti
[Here it is.](http://www.Signature.com/ K9 Adjustable Nylon ID Collar, 1-3/4 x 14-22-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CXJ3B2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HWoEzbATWTRD0) I like it because I have a 75 pound dog that is all over the place when I let him be. It's tough, wide enough that it doesn't crush his neck if I need to correct him, and the buckle isn't cheap plastic but built with sturdy metal, same with the loop for the lead. Also has Velcro on it so instead of affixing tags to his collar I can get military patches made and slap them on for whatever occasion arises.
Have you ever tried a martingale harness? We use them a lot in rescues as a lot of dogs tend to get out their collars or harnesses. This helps in addition to using the two leash method. You can find various sizes that could work for your dog on amazon if you haven’t tried. Wouldn’t want your pup to get out again. :(
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009WADXCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_t8whDbRP6V9ZE
Yeah I’m not a fan of teaching by discipline. My dogs actually have 3 different leads for walks, because things work for different types of dogs.
I’ve got one on a Gentle Leader. It’s pain free, and easy to use. The only downside was it rubbed the hair off one of my dogs, so we had to switch what he was on.
PetSafe Gentle Leader Head Collar with Training DVD, LARGE 60-130 LBS., BLACK https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00074L4W2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ArVJBbSYWZN8K
I’ve got another one on the Holy leader. For some reason he was able to just power through the gentle leader like it wasn’t even on, but the Holt seems to work as intended. Same concept of forcing the dog to turn and look at you if he pulls.
Holt Head Collar Black Size 3 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005OCXVJG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1uVJBbW14C4QP
He third dog, the one who has his hair rubbed off, is on the RabitGoo harness. It has a leash attachment in the front, to prevent pulling, a handle to grab onto if needed, and a back leash attachment. They run a little big, so if he borders between sizes get the smaller one.
Rabbitgoo Dog Harness No-Pull Pet Harness Adjustable Outdoor Pet Vest 3M Reflective Oxford Material Vest for Dogs Easy Control for Small Medium Large Dogs (Black, L) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M8JT6FT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NxVJBb472BM7P
I also highly recommend the Primal Pet Gear training leash too. It’s easy on the hands and fits perfectly when my dogs are by my side. My dogs are bigger though, so I’m not sure if that makes a difference.
Primal Pet Gear Dog Leash 6ft Long - Traffic Padded Two Handle - Heavy Duty - Double Handles Lead Control Safety Training - Leashes Large Dogs Medium Dogs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072144JB1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_pzVJBbPNSC8YT
I’ll look for my notes and post!
There's also this one that attaches to your dog's existing collar.
I've got this wheel for my two little friends and it's remarkably quiet:
http://www.amazon.com/Trixie-Natural-Living-exercise-wheel/dp/B0057FZ9AO?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
It runs on an axle with ball bearings. At first I thought the wheel would have too much mass, but in the evenings one of our two gerbils tends to go full throttle in it.
Also, gerbils like some privacy and some hiding places. Wooden houses or hollowed out coconuts are great. Mine gnawed away the ropes on this one: http://www.amazon.com/Prevue-Hendryx-62801-Naturals-Hideaway/dp/B007PO3AEC?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00 (bet they were really surprised when the coconut met gravity), so I replaced the upper rope (to suspend it from their ceiling) with a ball chain.
I've also found they enjoy lying in the morning sunlight, so you might want to place the tank somewhere it does get some direct sunlight some times of the day.
Signature K9 Adjustable Nylon ID Collar, 1-3/4 x 14-22-Inch, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005CXJ3B2?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf
A friend of mine who has two 90lb dogs recommended the Halti front lead. Several others have recommended front leads and they're probably the most effective, gentle methods of training. A front lead, just like on a horse, works by turning the dog's head gently. With very little training, and some dog treats (always reward positive behavior, ignore bad behavior), your dogs won't pull.
I got these after one of my dogs yanked me down a flight of stairs, and have been using them for years with success ever since.
Our pitt pulled at the leash too, she loved to investigate every little thing and go at her own (sporatic) pace, but a halti collar trained her out of it, since nothing else would. Gotta love 'em, though!
I like this one because it’s rechargeable.
LED Dog Collar - USB Rechargeable - Available in 6 Colors & 6 Sizes - Makes Your Dog Visible, Safe & Seen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UAINMNO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bHHCDb23J3RJW
I think your monotone pup needs some color:
https://smile.amazon.com/Dutch-Dog-Amsterdam-Friendly-20-25-Inch/dp/B0073JHY00/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1520896965&sr=8-15&keywords=hemp+dog+collar
one - two - three - four also in black&white - five if you have a dog/cat - six - seven - eight - nine - ten - eleven - twelve - thirteen - fourteen - fifteen - sixteen
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B004XNLCUM/?coliid=I2G996PNNX8PJR&colid=3SLV6E7JGCAJP&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
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I probably won't be the only person to say this, but if you are going to name your dog Peter Parker you should probably purchase one of these.
Non-mobile: these
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Have you tried NutureCalm? It's a calming collar that she wears continuously for a month at a time and as a cat lady with a chronically anxious cat myself I've found it works much better than the diffusers since it's on her constantly and releasing the scent directly into her senses.
https://www.amazon.com/NurtureCALM-Feline-Calming-Pheromone-Collar/dp/B00IUJDROY
It's not a perfect end all be all product, my boy still has his fears, but he's been much better with immediate concerns and stress and outside of changing his environment as much as I humanely can, this has been our most natural and non-medicated option that works for us.
If you decide to try it, don't get it from your vet...they charge twice as much for it than amazon or chewy.com.
there are better pictures of what this is here https://www.pinkcherry.com/sports-cuffs-tethers-kit
to make two you would need about 100" of webbing 1" or 3/4 for 50" for each. Sew one end to make a loop. 2 key chain rings (one for each end of the straps)
then a triglides probably with tension locks like this
or buy webbing and this kit. plus snap hooks.
I've bought from this vendor for making something similar. it could be the cats meow if you needed a bunch of these. I preferred cam locks over the triglide. Look at pricing If i remember, buying 4 pcs of something for a dollar or two more you could get 25 pcs. Same went for the webbing if you break it into a cost per yard, and a reel longer to a point would get more expensive.
have you considered a prong collar? It would likely stop pulling and is more minimal than the harness. it is actually safer than a regular collar, because instead of the pressure from pulling being only on the trachea, it is dispersed all around the neck. If you get a good quality herm sprenger brand prong, there will be a metal plate that protects the trachea. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0F8702/ref=psdc_3052412011_t3_B0006L0UGC i reccomend that one for most size dogs, smaller is better. You still have to teach the dog to not pull though, it is not an instant fix. use their kibble to train them on walks instead of in a bowl, reward for not pulling. unlike a choke collar, it is limited in how much it can constrict, and instead of a leash correction, gentle pressure will work for most dogs.
I got the one for the collar at Wal-Mart, but any craft store should have it. I would go for 1 inch clasp and rings. When I started on the cuffs I ordered this from Amazon.
my cat hates when i use this. its gotten him off counters, out of the bassinet..
https://www.amazon.com/First-Alert-Genie-Handheld-Control/dp/B00E0J58FY/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497666151&sr=8-2&keywords=sonic+bark+control