The Top 10 Dog Collars for 2024

Cobra Buckle Collar with Handle

$79.99 - $84.99

Intense work and field training demands the use of a heavy-duty nylon collar that will stand up to non-stop intense activity. As one of the toughest collars on the market, the Cobra Buckle Collar with Handle is an outstanding choice.

If your dog is involved in agitation or bite training, this is a fantastic option for on-the-job use. It's constructed with ultra-durable Type 13 nylon, as well as a rugged Metal Cobra Bucke designed to stand up to the toughest working conditions. A MIL-SPEC webbing handle built onto the collar affords handlers total control of their working K9, which is a must for effective training.

The Cobra Buckle Collar with Handle comes in one standard width (1¾” wide) and fits neck sizes between 16-25” inches. Velcro loops allow for easy attachment of a dog patch or ID panel. Thanks to its nylon material, this is also an excellent collar for dogs with sensitive skin, as it won’t irritate their neck.

Learn more about this collar in our blog titled Ray Allen Cobra Buckle Collar- Ultimate Agitation Collar.

Main Benefits:

• Heavy-duty construction with a 25 Kn Austri Alpine
• Cobra Buckle
• ID panel velcro
• Gives handlers total control

Best For:

• Agitation work
• Bite training
• Dogs with sensitive skin

E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar

$99.99 - $114.99

Searching for a reliable collar to use with your chosen E-Collar receiver? The E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar is an ideal tactical collar solution. Available in multiple widths and colors (black, coyote, gray, and ranger green) and with/without a handle, this design can be tailored to your dog’s exact needs.

Owners who choose to use an E-Collar will love the E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar because it eliminates the need for multiple collars around your dog’s neck and hides your E-Collar receiver.

It's available in one standard length that fits neck sizes between 16-25” inches. This model comes in two widths, 3⁄4'' and 1”, to accommodate the size of your E-Collar receiver.

You can also learn more about the E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar by reading our blogs about it: The E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar | Discrete All-in-One Training Collar and Criticism of the E-Lusive 2.0™ ID Collar... Haters Gonna Hate.

Main Benefits:

• Removes the need to wear multiple dog collars
• Seamlessly combines your E-Collar receiver with your chosen dog collar
• Compatible with many brands of E-Collar receiver brands

Best For:

• Adventure dogs
• Hunting dogs
• Everyday training
  
  

Ultimate Padded Leather Agitation Collar

$54.99 - $69.99

Searching for the best agitation or tracking collar? Look no further than the Ultimate Padded Leather Agitation Collar. Constructed with durable latigo leather, a sleek stainless steel finish, and cushioned interior felt padding, this collar doesn’t compromise on comfort or sturdiness. The added emphasis on comfort ensures it never irritates your dog’s neck.

K9 handlers can select between one of two colors (burgundy and black), two lengths (20” that fits neck sizes between 16” - 22” and 24” that fits neck sizes between 22” - 28”), and two widths (1 ½” and 2”). This style is also available with or without a handle for optimum control. Other top benefits and features include a built-in breathable pad that allows for added comfort, even distribution of pull weight, and a collar pad that does not collect dog hair.

Check out our blog, Ray Allen Ultimate Padded Collar - Luxury Leather Dog Collar, to learn more about this collar!

Main Benefits:

• Superior comfort and functionality
• Anti-microbial material doesn’t hold hair and eliminates neck irritation
• Multiple widths, lengths, colors, and handle/no handle option

Best For:

• Search and rescue work
• Agitation training
• Everyday use
  
  

Dominant Dog Collar

$18.99

Affordable, easy to use, and lightweight, the Dominant Dog Collar (DDC) is fantastic for handlers searching for the best training slip collar. Gentle yet effective, this model makes a fantastic alternative to metal choke chains. It's designed to be safe on fur, and suitable for dogs who are sensitive to metal.

This design is created using 6mm weaved paracord, solid brass hardware (including 2 O-Rings and a swivel snap), and nylon material. The Dominant Dog Collar (DDC) is available in six colors (including a reflective option) and five sizes ranging from 16” to 20” inches.

Learn more about this piece in our blog, Dominant Dog Collar: Low-Profile Bite Release Collar.

Main Benefits:

• Affordable
• Easy removal and application (no need to slide over the dog's neck)
• Fur safe and lightweight

Best For:

• Use as a training slip collar for working dogs
• Larger, long-hair breeds
• Dogs sensitive to metal

Biothane Adjustable Collar

$28.99

Touted for its indestructible material and design, owners looking for one of the toughest collars available anywhere should consider the Biothane Adjustable Collar. Suitable for all-weather use during intense training sessions, as well as for everyday wear, this Biothane collar is also one of the most versatile on the market.

What makes the Biothane Adjustable Collar so durable is a single layer of Biothane material (a PVC-wrapped nylon), side-release buckle, and D-Ring. Serving as the first of its kind here at Ray Allen, this unique material is resistant to almost everything: including mold, mildew, odors, sun damage, and freezing temperatures. Because Biothane is also soft, lightweight, and flexible, you can also use this piece as an everyday collar for walks around the block. Sizes include medium (fits neck sizes 12" - 18" inches) and large (fits neck sizes 18" - 28" inches).

Main Benefits:

• Virtually indestructible
• Multiple sizes and colors
• Easy to clean: resists mold, mildew, and sun damage

Best For:

• Trainers looking for an alternative to leather collars
• Use in less-than-ideal weather conditions
• Medium and large dogs

Quick-Release Training Pinch Collar

$44.99

Chrome-plated and available in a standard 21-inch length, the Quick-Release Training Pinch Collar is one of the most popular pinch collars we sell at Ray Allen. Made with a combination of nylon and steel, the collar’s quick-release buckle is connected to its pinch links by 1" tubular nylon bands. This collar delivers a safe yet tight pull for effective behavior correction. If needed, additional links are available for purchase.

Main Benefits:

• Tightens more than comparable collars
• Can add more links if needed

Best For:

• Behavioral training
• Medium to large dogs
  
  

Herm Sprenger 3mm Short Link Chrome-Plated Steel Choke Chain

$12.99 - $17.99

For those preferring a choke chain to a pinch collar, the Herm Sprenger 3mm Short Link Chrome-Plated Steel Choke Chain Collar is a fantastic option. Designed to safely apply pressure to quickly and effectively correct undesirable behaviors, it's easy to see why this is a preferred option among many K9 handlers.

One of the top selling points of this collar is its lifetime guarantee. This Herm Sprenger model is built with ultra-durable steel and can handle demanding training sessions and fieldwork. This choke chain is available for almost every medium to large neck size (16” to 30”).

Need help choosing a size for your dog’s choke chain? We cover everything you need to know in our YouTube video: How to Measure a Dog for a Choke Chain!

Main Benefits:

• Guaranteed to last a lifetime
• Quickly corrects bad behavior
• Available in a wide variety of sizes (16” - 30”)

Best For:

• Obedience training
• Behavioral correction
• Working dogs with long fur

Herm Sprenger 4mm Fur Saver Long Link Stainless Steel Choke Chain Collar

$29.99 - $35.99

Similar to the previous collar, yet offering its own set of unique benefits, the Herm Sprenger 4mm Fur Saver Long Link Stainless Steel Choke Chain Collar is another top choke chain collar pick. Designed with longer links, this collar prevents tangling or snagging fur. This makes it especially ideal for dogs who tend to pull on the leash, as it helps ensure a safe, painless experience.

Made from high-quality German stainless steel links, behavioral correction is a breeze when using the Herm Sprenger 4mm Fur Saver Long Link Stainless Steel Choke Chain Collar. Its tight grip discourages undesirable behaviors, making it ideal for basic behavior training, advanced obedience training, or fieldwork.

Main Benefits:

• Extra strong
• Fur saving
• High-quality German Stainless Steel

Best For:

• Dogs who pull
• Behavioral training or correction

RAM Collar™

$124.99

Combining the durability of both Mil-Spec nylon and leather, the RAM Collar™ is an outstanding all-around collar. Adjustable from 14” to 26” inches, this model can fit most dogs. Loop Velcro is sewn to the top of this collar, which provides added stability and the option to attach Velcro panels and patches (an almostunheard of feature on leather collars).

We cover this collar in more depth in our blog post titled The RAM K9 Collar- Leather/Nylon Agitation and Training Collar.

Main Benefits:

• Can be worn at all times: working, training, or around the house
• Made from leather and Mil-Spec nylon for extra durability
• Loop Velcro for patches and panels

Best For:

• Everyday use
• Handlers looking for an ultra sturdy collar

Deluxe Full-Braided Leather Collar

$27.99 - $31.99

For 2024, our favorite fully-leather collar is the Deluxe Full-Braided Leather Collar. Available in black and burgundy, as well as four size ranges and two widths, this sleek collar is exceptional for everyday use. This style is handcrafted from a single piece of soft and durable latigo leather, a D-Ring, and a brass-plated buckle. Simple yet constructed for maximum longevity, this is a wonderful collar for dogs of almost every size.

Main Benefits:

• Sturdy, handcrafted leather collar
• D-Ring and brass-plated buckle
• Fully braided design

Best For:

• Everyday use
• Training
• Dogs of all sizes