In our experience, the collars become most effective after 4-6 weeks of continuous use. We recommend wearing the collar 24/7 during tick season.

Swimming in the collar is 100% safe as long as it is not a chemical treated pool. After swimming simply lay the collar in the sun to dry.

The collar does not have to be very tight, it should fit like their regular collar! It should be tight enough so that it doesn't fall off , or become a hazard for your dog. It should be loose enough to to allow your dog to be comfortable during every day activities. This is important, as it is imperative the collar be worn as much as possible during tick season!

Because these collars are 100% all natural, there is no risk of using them with seniors, puppies or dogs with any health concerns.

Absolutely! As this is a natural product, it will not interfere with any other tick prevention methods. If you are using a topical spray just be sure to avoid contact with the beads, as this will impede their effectiveness. As all tick prevention product, (including those purchased from a vet) there is no guarantee that the product will keep you or your pet tick free. The best prevention to tick borne disease is to check yourself and your pet after every outing.

We have never encountered a dog that has had a reaction to our products. Our own dog Olive has had skin issues in the past, and they never worsened with use of the collar. As long as your dog is not sensitive to nylon (paracord), alloy metals (paw beads), and plastic (cord lock stopper), you should be fine.

If your pet requires a collar smaller than the XS, or larger than a XXL, please contact us and we will gladly tailor something to your pet!