Our HedzUpPets Watercollar is designed to hang somewhat loosely from your dog’s own collar, and it does not apply pressure to the dog’s neck or windpipe. If you have fitted your dog’s collar correctly, and you are SURE it will not come off over the dog’s head, neither will our Watercollar. SEE the – HOW IT WORKS VIDEO or READ Instructions here.

Yes. Simply thread your dog’s own collar through the six loops of the HedzUpPets Watercollar. Secure the dog’s own collar, making ABSOLUTELY SURE it cannot slip off over his head. Close the Watercollar with the Velcro-type closure and he’s ready to go. WATCH our HOW IT WORKS video or READ Instructions here on how to safely attach the Watercollar to your dogs own collar.

If, for some reason, you wish to use a harness INSTEAD of a regular dog collar, perhaps to have a convenient handle, please know that the safety of our Watercollar is not assured unless the Watercollar is securely and correctly attached to your dog using his own collar.

Your dog can wear the HedzUpPets Watercollar all day, every day. The Watercollar is an extension of his own collar. His collar is simply threaded through the loops of the Watercollar and the Watercollar hangs somewhat loosely around his neck. The Watercollar is almost weightless and is filled with non-absorbent, closed-cell foam. It is non-restrictive to the dog’s movements and activities, and he will be cool wearing it, even on the hottest days.

Yes, it can. The HedzUpPets Watercollar was designed as a teaching tool, as well as for drown-prevention. The buoyancy of the Watercollar under his chin helps give your pet the confidence he needs to become less afraid — even comfortable in the water. As his fear of the water and of drowning dissipates, he should be able to focus on your commands and begin to enjoy swimming.

YES, the HedzUpPets Watercollar will help to keep his Head, Nose & Ears UP out of the water. We have many Hydrotherapy centers in the U.S. and other countries that LOVE and use the HedzUpPets Watercollars in their practices. The Watercollar is like a third hand to the therapist. It allows the therapists to devote their full attention to the dog’s positioning and adjustments instead of having to constantly hold up the dog’s head. It also allows for completely unrestricted movement and visualization of the dog. Your dog is also comforted by the Watercollar once he learns he does not have to struggle to keep his nose above water. Before your therapy session, you might ask your therapist if she would like to use your Watercollar during your dogs session. She can view our website at the HedzUpPets.com

Believe it or not, some dogs just do not know how to swim! If your dog has tried swimming and doesn’t like it or is deathly afraid of the water, the HedzUpPets Watercollar will give him the confidence he needs. We suggest that you introduce the Watercollar to him on dry land for a couple of days, maybe even let him ride in the car wearing the Watercollar, and YES, they can even sleep in them. When he seems comfy in his Watercollar, slowly introduce him into the water using only a toy and encouragement. DO NOT give treats in the water!! If he’s comfortable wearing the Watercollar, that’s one less thing to fear. Make the first few swimming sessions, short sessions
(maybe 10 minutes) until he looks completely comfortable.
Unless you’ve had experience helping a dog “learn” to swim, we highly recommend you view some YouTube.com videos on “How to Teach a Dog to Swim,” etc. You AND Your Dog will be glad you did!!

The HedzUpPets Watercollar is basically an extension of your dog’s own collar. Most dogs never realize they have on something new. However, we like to say “One NEW thing at a time”! Let your dog wear his new Watercollar around the house for a couple of days before introducing him to water, especially if the dog has never been swimming before now. Bring a ball or floating toy that your dog likes and gently coax him into the water to follow the toy. Please remember we DO NOT recommend using treats in the water. This can be dangerous.

The HedzUpPets Watercollars are completely machine washable in COLD water. For best results, be sure to close the Velcro-type strap before washing. If you have a center agitator, drop the closed collar over the center post, otherwise, just toss it in with a few towels. To lengthen the life of your Watercollar, rinse the collar to remove any chlorine or salt after swimming. Let it air dry, in the shade, fully opened.

Yes. Our primary concern is that the Watercollar does not come off over the dog’s head. The HedzUpPets Watercollar is designed to hang somewhat loosely from a dog’s regular collar. You may add a harness to the dog collar / Watercollar combination; however, if for some reason you wish to use a harness INSTEAD of a regular dog collar, perhaps to have a convenient handle, please know that the safety of our Watercollar is not assured unless the Watercollar is securely and correctly attached to your dog using a regular dog collar.

Our primary concern is that the Watercollar does not come off over the dog’s head. The HedzUpPets Watercollar is designed to hang somewhat loosely from a dog’s collar, but it may be used with a harness, as well. However, please know that the safety of our Watercollar is not assured unless the Watercollar is securely and correctly attached to your dog using a collar.

If your dog cannot wear a collar for medical reasons, we totally understand the necessity of using a harness. We have a possible solution to this issue. Please email Lynne@SaveDogsFromDrowning.com or call us directly at 504-710-0119 to obtain this information.