Chances are, everyone in this community is a dog lover! So, let’s meet the real VIPs. Drop a photo of your dog in the comments and tell us: • Their name • Breed • Their personality in one word I’ll go first: Ziggy — doodle — bougie Poll: What size dog do you have? Answer below! 👇

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Welcome! This community is here to help you learn how to make your first paracord dog collar. Here are your next steps 👇 1. Start the free course by heading to the Classroom. 2. Download the Skool app and turn on notifications so you don't miss anything! 3. Join the weekly Q&A calls on Tuesday's at 9:30am EST. Details listed under Calendar. 4. Introduce yourself! Name, where you're from, and what your goal is. 5. Stay active: ask questions, help others, share wins, make friends, and have fun! Plus, I'd love to see your dog. 🐶 Cheers to you! Ashley PS: What’s your goal for the next 30 days?

The most common cord used for crafting collars is Type III 550 paracord. The “550” refers to its minimum breaking strength of 550 pounds when tested under military specification. Paracord achieves this strength through two parts: • a braided nylon outer sheath • 7 inner strands that share the load When woven into knot structures like cobra or fishtail, the cord is layered multiple times, which distributes force across several strands. That’s one reason paracord is widely used in survival gear, outdoor equipment, and for animals. ALSO - as you're buying it, watch out for the fakes, especially online! So how do you spot a fake?? Inner Strand Count: ✅ Authentic 550 has exactly 7 inner strands, meeting the 550 lb breaking strength ❌ Fake has fewer strands (2-5), significantly decreasing its breaking strength (150-300 lbs) The "Burn Test" ✅ Authentic melts & turns clear, then caramelizes ❌ Fake burns black, sooty smoke, and gets brittle (like burnt plastic) Material & Structure: ✅ Authentic is 100% nylon, tightly woven, consistent sheath ❌ Fake often uses polyester, is less durable, and less flexible or is looser Price: ✅ Authentic will cost a bit more, but still reasonably priced ❌ Fakes are extremely cheap I highly recommend avoiding cheaper options from Amazon, Temu, Ali Express, and other big online mass retailers. You can get real, USA made and distributed paracord 550 from my shop here. If you're looking for specific colors or want to buy larger spools, my trusted supplier is TJ's Paracord, located in Ohio, USA. I don't get any kickback from promoting his company. I just really trust him & his product. It's legit! Happy Crafting! ~Ashley

I woke up this morning to 2 custom collar orders that came in overnight. Picture in comments of one of the collars I made & had in the mailbox before I was done drinking my morning coffee. So this got me thinking and I wanted to share this stat (it's truly mind blowing). According to the American Pet Products Association, in the United States alone, pet owners spent over $147 billion on their pets in 2023. Crazy amount of $$ and it grows every year! And a big portion of that spend is on accessories and “extras”. Makes sense, because our pets are family, and we want the best for them! This means that people are actively looking for products that are: → high quality → unique → thoughtfully made → and feel a bit more "special" than mass-produced options That's a big reason why handmade pet products can perform so well. They tap into something bigger than just function — they tap into emotion + identity. People really care about how the collar looks, feels, and even the story behind it. ~Ashley