Collar Safety

WHISTLE Switch™ is an integrated smart collar that utilizes swappable batteries to ensure your pet is never without location and health monitoring protection. Please read the following collar safety tips for making sure your pet stays happy and healthy!

Choose a collar that fits properly

You should be able to fit your thumb OR two fingers between your dog's collar and neck to ensure proper fit. A collar that is too tight is uncomfortable and introduces a danger of strangulation, while a collar that is too loose allows the dog to slip out. Make sure to check the fit while your dog is in different positions (standing and laying down) to make sure it's comfortable. If your dog is growing, keep checking the fit frequently and adjust as needed

Secure your dog's tags

ID tags are very important for making sure that your dog gets home safely should they be found, but the dangling metal pieces can present a risk of getting caught or tangled. Look for a cloth pouch designed to hold tags, or a custom metal ID plate that lies flat on the collar. As a back-up method, consider the benefits of microchipping your dog (just make sure to keep your contact information up to date!)

Be cautious when leaving dogs on a lead

Be mindful of leaving your pet tied anywhere they might get caught, tangled, or dangle over an edge

Remove the collar when in a crate or kennel

This reduces the risk of their collar getting caught on a protrusion, especially when no one is home

Remove the collar when at play with another dog

Remove the temptation for another dog to bite at the collar and potentially get stuck or injured. Never leave playing dogs unattended

Looking for an alternative?

Whistle GO Explore is a standalone health and location tracker that uses the same technology as the Whistle Switch, but can be placed on any collar up to 1" wide, including breakaway collars and martingale harnesses