· 1 min read
A Christmas lead you'll still use in July
A Christmas dog lead with removable jingle bells and charm, so it works all year. Waterproof BioThane, 1.2m, £25, handmade to order in Newport, South Wales.
The Journal
Notes from the workbench
Things worth knowing about collars, leads and fitting them properly. No filler – each of these answers a question we get asked often.
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Measuring your dog for a collar: the quick version
Soft tape around the base of the neck, two fingers flat underneath, read the number as it is. The thirty-second version, with a link to the full fitting guide.
· 4 min read
What makes a handmade BioThane dog collar different
A handmade BioThane collar is waterproof rather than absorbent, welded and riveted rather than sewn, and made to your dog's size. What that means in practice.
· 3 min read
Collar or harness – which does your dog need?
Most dogs need both. A collar carries ID and suits easy walkers; a harness takes the strain for dogs who pull or have short muzzles. How to decide, honestly.