No collars for mine around the house. Mine aren't runners, so I think in their case that's a safer option. If they were runners, I'd probably keep a loose collar on them too.

When we're out and about though, Murph wears a Harness, Oz and Gull a Martingale. I really like the Martingale, because it stays loose around their neck and seems more comfortable for'em.

I do however use a Harness for the Collies, if we're hiking in rocky areas. I had Oz slip off a rock once and the leash got caught. Luckily he was wearing a Harness, so all he got was some chaffing under his arms. Hate to think how painful (or worse) having his neck snap back would have been, if the leash had been attached to his Collar.

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