Also known as a no-slip or limited-slip collar, Martingale collars have two loops; a smaller loop with a D-ring to clip a leash on, and an adjustable larger loop that hangs around a dog’s neck like a traditional collar.

The two-loop design of martingale collars causes the collar to constrict whenever the leash is pulled on, preventing a dog from being able to slip or back out of it while on walks. Unlike slip leads or choke collars, martingale collars won’t tighten beyond your dog’s neck width when fitted properly. 

So the dog won’t be able to slip out of the collar, but it also won’t cause a choking hazard like choke chains and slip leads do. 

Along with the obvious choice for any rescue dog (to show off those two white stripes) there are plenty more reasons why you & your dog will love this collar. 

It’s made of the same soft, lightweight material as our best-selling signature Cargo Leash. Walk with confidence knowing that even if your dog quickly darts backwards, attempts to slip out, or suddenly decides to stop walking and plops on the ground (like mine does 🤣), there’s no chance of getting loose and running into potential danger. 

That extra control is from the tightening of the collar when pulled against, but relaxing back to its original shape once the pulling stops. Your dog will learn to associate the tightening of the collar with the action of pulling, helping them learn good leash behavior.**

Finally, Best Life’s Martingale Collar has a sleek, modern style and comes in a collection of vibrant color options (with more that are constantly being added) to go with the latest style trends. No bulky buckles, extra straps, or other gadgets to get in the way of showing those stripes and looking damn good. 

There’s a reason over 50 rescue organizations, animal shelters, and dog trainers are obsessed with the quality and function of Best Life’s Martingale Collar. 😉

Obtaining the proper fit of any martingale collar is extremely important to ensure that it functions properly. In order to get the best fit, you gotta start with the correct size. 👌

Grab a measuring tape and follow the steps below to ensure you choose the correct size of Best Life Martingale Collar for your dog.

1. Measure (in inches) all the way around your dog’s head at its largest point.

This’ll usually be somewhere behind the eyes, but in front of the ears. Measure multiple points to be sure you find the largest area.

2. Measure (inches) all the way around your dog’s smallest part of the neck.

This is almost always just behind the ears. Again, measure multiple spots in that area to be sure you get the smallest neck measurement.

3. Measure (inches) all the way around your dog’s largest area of the neck.

This is where a collar would naturally sit.

4. Select the largest of those 3 measurements and add 2 inches.

This is how you determine the correct Best Life Martingale Collar size based on our sizing chart.

You’ve taken the measurements, chosen the correct size of Best Life Martingale Collar, and now it has arrived! Woot woot! Now let’s get that perfect fit:

1. Loosen the collar all the way with the sliding adjuster.

Moving the slide towards the stripes makes it smaller, moving it away from the stripes makes it larger.

2. Slip over your dog’s head.

Moving the slide towards the stripes makes it smaller, moving it away from the stripes makes it larger.

3. Adjust the collar around your dog’s neck so that you can slip two fingers between your dog and the collar.

Moving the slide towards the stripes makes it smaller, moving it away from the stripes makes it larger.

4. Pull the D-ring lightly to make sure the two metal slides on each side of the smaller loop move towards each other and that the larger loop tightens with it.

Also check that the limited-tighten feature does prevent the collar from tightening beyond the width of your dog’s neck, but still cannot be slipped off.