Leather Dog Collar vs Nylon: Which One Actually Lasts?

Leather Dog Collar vs Nylon: Which One Actually Lasts?

The short answer is that both materials can be excellent or terrible depending entirely on the quality grade of the specific product, not the material category itself. A full-grain bridle leather collar with brass hardware...
Pitbull Harness Guide: What Works for the Body Type and What Doesn't

Pitbull Harness Guide: What Works for the Body Type and What Doesn't

Choosing a pitbull harness is more specific than choosing a harness for most other breeds. The American Pit Bull Terrier, the Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the Bull Arab, and similar muscular wide-chested breeds have a body...
Is 5m the Standard Length for a Dog Leash? A Complete Australian Guide

Is 5m the Standard Length for a Dog Leash? A Complete Australian Guide

Why There Is No Single Standard Leash Length The question of whether 5m is the standard length for a dog leash comes up because 5m long lines are popular for recall training, and many Australian...
Which Dog Leash for Which Situation: The Complete Guide

Which Dog Leash for Which Situation: The Complete Guide

Most dog owners own one leash and use it for everything. That works until it doesn't, the day you're managing a reactive dog on a busy path, trying to practice recall in a park, or...
Tactical Dog Collars Australia: What They Are and When They Make Sense

Tactical Dog Collars Australia: What They Are and When They Make Sense

The tactical collar market in Australia has grown significantly in the last few years, and so has the gap between what the term actually means and what it is used to describe. A search for...
Can a Weighted Dog Vest Help Stop Jumping? What Australian Owners Need to Know

Can a Weighted Dog Vest Help Stop Jumping? What Australian Owners Need to Know

A weighted dog vest to stop jumping is not a magic fix, and no responsible guide will tell you it is. But it is a tool that addresses two of the root causes behind problematic...
How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar (and Why Most Guides Get It Wrong)

How to Measure Your Dog for a Collar (and Why Most Guides Get It Wrong)

Most collar sizing guides tell you to wrap a tape measure around your dog's neck and add a couple of centimetres. That works for a standard nylon collar bought without much thought. It doesn't work...
Best Dog Collars for Large Dogs: A Complete Guide

Best Dog Collars for Large Dogs: A Complete Guide

Choosing the right collar for a large dog isn't simply about finding one with a big enough neck size. Large and powerful dogs place greater demands on their gear. Collar width, construction, hardware, comfort and fit...
Why Kangaroo and Venison Aren't Novel Anymore

Why Kangaroo and Venison Aren't Novel Anymore

For years, the standard advice for a dog with suspected food sensitivities was simple and consistent: switch to kangaroo or venison and see what happens. That advice is becoming progressively less useful, not because those...