Collars and ID

2 guides comparing handmade and mass-market options, each with the drawbacks listed.

Leather, biothane or nylon: which collar for a dog that pulls?

How the three common collar materials hold up to a strong dog, which hardware actually fails, the width and fit rules for big dogs, and which suits a swimmer or a gift.

Updated October 17, 2026

Collars and ID

Martingale, flat and buckle collars: how each closes and who it fits

A flat collar with a side-release buckle, a tongue-buckle collar and a limited-slip martingale each close differently. How each works, which dogs it suits, how to fit it.

Updated October 15, 2026