Posted by etipton – April 30, 2008 10:35 AM

Depending on the size of your dog, they outgrow collars all the time while growing up. This makes it hard to keep a collar on your dog that fits. Petnique, Inc. has created a cinch-it pet collar that is adjustable, and can be used over the lifetime of your pet. It was made utilizing the materials and technology from the snowboard industry. It is made of thermoplastic elastomers, a material that Petnique claims is much easier on dogs’ skin than nylon collars and it does not absorb odors. The collar adjusts in two-millimeter increments, allowing for a more customized fit than traditional collars, which adjust by the inch. The collar locks into place in one motion, using the ratchet-and-pawl technology from the skiing and snowboard industry. A one-button, quick-release mechanism is held secure by a safety lock. The excess strap fits under the collar, leaving no loose ends. It's 100% waterproof, so if your dog spends as much time in water as on land, no more gross, wet collars. Priced under $20.