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Zofia Nowak
Lead Gear Researcher with a background in materials, Zofia tests collars against sweat-proof technology to make sure the hardware is comfortable under stress and won't come loose during everyday use.
How to Find An Adjustable Dog Collar That’s Right For Your Best Friend
If you were to ask me which dog gear is the most underrated, I’d answer without hesitation: adjustable dog collar. When I got my first dog, I looked at collars…
How to Walk Your Dog At Night Safely: The Ultimate Guide
Pick well-lighted paths with sidewalks, employ a non-retractable leash, outfit your dog in reflective and LED gear, wear clothing that reflects light yourself, take along a flashlight or headlamp while…
Martingale Collar: How They Work, What is it & Sizing Guide
Martingale Collar A martingale collar is a type of neck-gear that provides more control over the animal without the choking effect of a slip collar. To make sure it fits properly,…
Dog Collar Materials Compared: Discover the Best Material for Your Dog
Leather collars are durable and comfortable, but you’ll need to condition them every few months; nylon collars are inexpensive and require little maintenance other than washing, though they can become worn…
Why Quick-Release Dog Leashes Make Walks Safer and Easier
A quick-release leash allows you to clip on/off with a single movement whether it’s through side-release buckles, locking carabiners, or magnetic quick-connects providing faster recovery during busy lobbies, traffic moments,…
Stop the Fumble: Quick-Release Harness Guide
Quick-release harness buckles allow you to gear up and get out the door quickly and also bail out when your day takes a turn. They’re glove-friendly, are terrific for nervous…
What Works Better: Cookies or Collars?
Positive reinforcement (paying the behaviors you want) is the basis of solid training and general good manners. A prong (pinch) collar can be a short, fine-tuned signal high fit and…
Step-by-Step: Prong (Pinch) Collar: Putting it on and Fit
Open one up, size it using adding/removing punches and make sure to settle the closed collar high behind the ears tight, even fit. You should get a nice solid click…