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redsWelcome to Spiffy Dog (Europe) the European home of the world's most comfortable dog collar, the award winning Air Collar. This collar, made of the same soft porous material as training shoes is the softest, whilst still being one of the strongest collars on the market. Being lightweight, breathable and comfortable and available in 18 designs, the air collar is as ideal for  the fashion conscious dog-about-town as the country working dog that likes to get dirty and swim, as our collars are machine washable and quick drying. Our collars are complemented by our unique 6-in1 multi-use lead, that can be used as either a short 4ft leads, a long 6ft lead, a double-ended lead, a hands-free training lead or even as a tether or agility lead. The handle matches your Air Collar and made of the same soft material as the collar. yellow-paws-lead

dogfancyawardAt Spiffy Dog(Europe) we pride ourselves at offering a range of ethical* dog products to benefit dogs, their training and wellbeing. Our collars and leads were developed in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado in the famous mountain town of Steamboat Springs, best known for being one of America's favourite ski resorts. Since their launch in 2001 Spiffy Dog products have taken their place as one of the US's best selling ranges of collars and leads and in 2008, the Air Collar was voted by the editors of Dogfacy magazine as one of the 15 best products of 2008.

blu-dalyLast year Pet Product Marketing, one of the UK's leading pet trade magazines voted PPM-bannerSpiffy  Dog one of the editor's choice products and featured the brand on the cover as one of the brands to work with in 2010

In May 2009 the offices of Spiffy Dog (Europe) opened its doors to bring these incredibile products to Europe. Spiffy Dog (Europe) is the official European distributor of Spiffy Dog products*.

We are now also distributing a range of fleece harnesses, that complement our leads and collars, dog coats and a small range of sled and working dog products made in Montana in the Rocky Mountains. This includes the Zima "X" back harness the original "X" back harness that has been made in Montana for the last 50 years and has been copied, but never bettered.

Certain dogs are more receptive to being walked with a two-point contact.(the lead attached atof the harness the other end to harness' top). This method, developed by Tellington TTouch in the USA is ideal for a dog that naturally pulls and eliminates any perceived need for equipment like choke chains or pinch collars. Spiffy Dog (Europe) actively condemns the use of these so-called punitive methods of dog management and training.


Ethical Policy

Spiffy Dog (Europe) supports the work and training methods of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (UK) who's ethical code of Paige1_thconduct we edorse and conform to. We do not sell any products that can be considered as cruel or punitive and all of the products we sell, we use on our own dogs, and benefit the training and wellbeing of dogs. Please read below the APDT's ethical policy which we conform to.

Such equipment includes check/choke chains, prong or spike collars, electric shock devices in any form, and high frequency sound devices which are designed to startle. There can never be a definitive list of equipment and techniques that the APDT does not permit. The following list gives examples of some of the equipment and training methods which are covered by the Code of Practice of the APDT and are not acceptable to them or us.

Pet corrector – emits a hiss of cold air
Dog stop – emits a high pitched sound
Remote controlled spray collars
Automatically triggered spray collars
Antibark collar – emits spray directed onto dogs skin (including new product jet master)
Training discs
Liquid sprays
Loud noises e.g. rattle cans/bottles/Chains/keys
Throw stick/chain
Strong smelling substances e.g. smelling salts/ bite back

Punitive methods not to be used 
Pinching – ears/feet/toes
Hitting
Biting (of dog)
‘Alpha roll’
Any manhandling that causes pain or discomfort

 

*Spiffy Dog (Europe) is not owned or managed by Spiffy Dog Pet Products LLC, Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Spiffy Dog (Europe) is the official European distributor of Spiffy Dog collars, leads, leg wraps, dog bowls and other Spiffy dog products.

 


Last Updated ( Monday, 08 February 2010 10:35 )