Since 1997, Planet Dog has been designing and creating products for dogs. And it is the brand responsible for the creation of the Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar.
All of its products are made using eco-friendly materials and processes. Such that the finished products are ones that don’t harm the environment but rather give back positively to it.
Planet Dog does not just give back to the environment but to the dogs living in it too. Through its Planet Dog Foundation, it donates collars to dogs in need of them.
Now, let us look at the Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar closely.
Table of Contents
Is The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar For All Dogs?
The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar is a good option for basically any kind of dog. The sizes are not very diversified though. There is just the medium and the large. And we cannot ascertain what those mean in inches.
However, if your dog is wont to have skin reactions from his collar, this collar should be a good solution to that. Not necessarily to heal but to prevent such. This is because of the material from which this collar is made. We’ll explain better soon enough.
Features Of The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
1. Material
This collar is actually a really soft collar. It should be comfortable for whoever wears it. In fact, if you have a dog that always wants to be out of his collar, this collar could be the solution you are looking for.
The collar is actually fleece lined which really contributes its softness and comfort. Plus, the comfort does not take anything away from the strength of the collar. We wouldn’t go as far as saying it is one of the strongest in the market. but it could really hold its own against some collars.
However, this collar has a serious tendency to stretch. Like stretch so much that it might no longer fit the wearer. You could decide to factor this in if you want to get this collar or not.
It is washable by hand or by machine. But if you are going to machine wash it be careful to use the gentle cycle.
2. Design
Now here is an interesting thing about this collar; it is biodegradable. Don’t know what this means? Don’t worry we’ve got you covered.
We say something is biodegradable if it can be broken down into natural materials by certain living organisms (like bacteria) into natural materials that aren’t harmful to the environment.
So stuff like human and animal waste, paper, leaves etc. are biodegradable. And stuff like plastic and polythene are not.
Now that you understand what biodegradable means you’ll understand why we think it is a good thing that this collar is biodegradable. When you are done using it, it will not cause any harm to our environment. Because our friendly little living organisms will take care of them.
Probably as a result of this, the collar is hypoallergenic. This is the reason we earlier said that it would be a good option for dogs who usually have skin reactions. This collar shouldn’t cause any form of reactions at all.
In addition, this collar is resistant to mildew, mold, odor and even Ultraviolet rays. We really like that this collar is odor resistant. Nobody likes a smelly collar, or a smelly anything for that matter.
This collar comes in only five color selections, no designs.
3. Clasp, D Ring And Tri Glide
It uses a black plastic buckle for a clasp. The buckle is easy to fasten and unfasten, like really easy.
On the one hand, this is good news because you don’t have to break a few nails just to get the buckle fastened. On the other hand, this isn’t so much of a good news because the wearer can break out of it if he really wants to. So if your dog is a puller, this collar might not be the best option.
The D Ring is the provision made for a dog leash. Because of the pressure that pulling on a leash comes with, the D Ring is sewn right into the collar so that all the pulling does not pull it out.
From the name of this collar (Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar), you should have deduced that it is adjustable. This is why this collar features a tri glide. A tri glide is that thing that you slide along to make the collar fit properly.
Is The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar User Friendly?
If you’ve read through this review, you’d have come to the conclusion already that this collar is a really easy collar to operate. No need for training, instructions or technical know-how. Just do it!
Pros Of The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
1. The Material
This is one thing that it really has going for it. The material is soft, resistant to mildew, mold, odor and ultraviolet rays and is also biodegradable. It isn’t every day that you get one collar with all these qualities.
2. Washable
We also like that the Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar has no issues with being washed, whether by hand or by machine. Plus washing it shouldn’t be so much of a bother seeing as it is odor resistant.
Cons Of The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
We said earlier that this collar has the tendency to stretch. That wouldn’t have been so much of a problem and besides things stretch with over use.
However, the Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar stretches quicker than we would have liked and it stretches so much that it might no longer fit the wearer. No matter how much it is adjusted.
But on the bright side, you’ll get good use out of it before it stretches out of control.
Alternative Options To The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
Polyester Option
EzyDog Neo Dog Collar
The EzyDog Neo Dog Collar is a collar made out of polyester and padding with neoprene rubber. This one should also sit comfortably on your dog’s neck. And, although it is quite pricy, it is still not as pricey as our featured product.
The EzyDog Neo Dog Collar comes in a variety of designs and colors, uses a plastic buckle as a fastener and a Velcro snap as an adjustment mechanism. This review will be very useful to you if you are considering getting this collar.
Plastic Option
Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar
If you would rather have a plastic collar, check out the Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar. It is water resistant and comfortable and doesn’t cost as much as our featured product.
It is completely odor resistant and is pretty easy to get clean. You basically just have to run it under water. Probably the most unique thing about the Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar is that attached to the D Ring is a bottle opener.
We also have a review on this collar that we think will be helpful to you.
More Affordable Option
Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar
The Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar costs way less than our featured product. It is made of a custom designed Tubelok webbing which we think is some kind of nylon.
Hanging from the tag ring is a silicone tag silencer. The point is for that silencer to reduce the noise that your dog’s ID would have made clanging against metal. It doesn’t come with any designs but comes in about five different colors.
Go check out this review for more information on this collar.
Comparison Table
Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
|
EzyDog Neo Dog Collar
|
Kurgo Muck Waterproof Dog Collar
|
Ruffwear Hoopie Dog Collar
|
|
| Material | Not specified | Polyester and neoprene padding | Plastic | Ruffwear designed Tubelok webbing |
| Buckle | Plastic | Plastic | Metal | Plastic |
| Unique Feature | Biodegradable | Velcro snap for adjustment | Bottle opener | Tag silencer |
What People Think About The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar
People like this collar but it seems to us like they would have liked it even better if it didn’t stretch as much and as quickly as it does.
Our Take
The Planet Dog Adjustable Dog Collar is a nice collar and a good choice for dogs who are vulnerable to skin reactions. However, we believe it’s a bit pricey — That’s just us. If you have a bigger budget, you can go for it.
