How to make a paracord dog collar
What is paracord? There are so many fun paracord projects out there. Right now, our favorite one is this DIY paracord dog collar. It's the ultimate dog collar made with about 40ft of 550 paracord.
This paracord dog collar is your best bet if you are looking for a stylish collar that is also super strong and durable.
If you've been following our paracord projects, then you know the Cobra weave is one of the more popular weaves. For this paracord dog collar, we are going to take it one step further and do a King Cobra weave! This weave is super strong and even adds a thickness and padding to the original cobra weave, making the collar more comfortable for pooches of all sizes.
The tutorial below is done for a large dog, so our collar ends up being a whopping 20″! If your pup is smaller, you can follow this simple rule to calculate the amount of paracord you'll need: 1.5 feet of paracord for every 1 inch of your paracord dog collar.
Beyond its awesome looks and customizability, a paracord dog collar is waterproof and resistant to rot. Plus, if your dog outgrows it's collar, you can recycle the cord and turn it into a survival bracelet! (Check out the quick deploy bracelet here.)
Paracord dog collar tutorial:
Supplies You Need for a Paracord Dog Collar:
- 550 Paracord: 19ft one color, 19ft a second color (to make a 20″ collar)
- Plastic buckle (or metal, whichever you prefer)
- A D-Ring (metal or plastic)
- Lighter
- Scissors
Step 1:
You are going to start out by joining both pieces of paracord to make one single cord. First, trim an end of each color at an angle. Then use your lighter to melt the ends and press them together while they are still hot.
Step 2:
Fold the cord in half at the joint you just made. Thread the loop through the female part of your buckle. Secure the cord to the buckle by making a hitch knot:
Step 3:
Now we are going to set the size of the paracord dog collar and secure the other end of the buckle.
Step 4:
Slide the D-Ring on over the other end of the collar and up until it's touching the buckle end you just attached. (the male piece)
Step 5:
Now, let's start with the standard cobra weave.
Take the blue strand over the core strands.
Take the blue cord over the core.
Step 6:
Continue on down until you reach the end of the collar.
Turn the collar around and run the ends through the slot to make a more secure connection to the buckle.
Step 7:
This is where our Cobra becomes King Cobra!
You weave it the exact same way as the regular Cobra.
Start with the blue cord again. (Start with the same color cord you started with before to keep the color pattern consistent.)
Keep tightening you paracord dog collar.
You'll feel it lock into place.
You'll feel it lock into place.
Step 8:
Continue all the way down until you are back where you started. Get as close to the D-Ring as possible.
Make sure you get as close to the D-Ring as possible.
Step 9:
This last step is where you will secure the cords and finalize the collar.
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Glenn says
February 24, 2014 at 6:07 pmWOW…. love this! Going to make my Rottie one. Sure he will love it.
Stephanie says
March 9, 2014 at 3:10 amThanks. Good luck!
Glenn says
March 25, 2014 at 4:38 pmFinished and looks great!! Black and saftey orange with reflection stipes and reflective buckle. Looks great next to his black coat and can see him in the dark when car lights hit him at night.
Mark says
August 21, 2014 at 4:35 amHehe, I am sure he will!
Mark Hungerford says
March 7, 2014 at 10:54 amGreat site,i hope it stays around, as i will use it alot!
Stephanie says
March 9, 2014 at 3:05 amThank you. We will bring you more great DIY projects as fast as we can make them!
Dennis says
March 16, 2014 at 3:47 pmI like the clear instructions with the clear picture of the step. Most get confusing. Thanks Dennis
Renee V says
March 25, 2014 at 2:24 amHow wide are your collars from trim to trim?
Stephanie says
March 29, 2014 at 2:38 amAbout 1 1/4 inch
Brooke says
March 25, 2014 at 10:38 pmExcellent tutorial. I love the finished product. Thank you for posting this! I made one for my sons dog, but the d ring gave me fits. Your idea looks much better. 🙂
Stephanie says
March 29, 2014 at 2:37 amsuper!
dino says
April 13, 2014 at 3:05 amHow much length is lost by the end of the weaving??
Nat says
April 25, 2014 at 11:02 pmMy pemerinian loves loves it.
it looks stylish
Christine says
May 18, 2014 at 3:53 pmWhat size was the buckle that you used?
Laura says
May 20, 2014 at 6:41 pmSuper clear instructions and photos. I made 3 already….)thanks for the tutorial
Trevor says
July 23, 2014 at 11:01 pmWhat size of buckle do I need for this?bthey come in different sizes…
Lauren J says
July 24, 2014 at 8:38 amWhatever size you like! You can just modify the weave to fit the different size buckles.
Jennifer says
August 30, 2014 at 7:53 amWhere could I find a strong buckle, in store? I bought the dog collar buckle from hobby lobby and I can pull it apart with my hands. My dog is 70+ pounds!
Thanks!
Mark says
September 1, 2014 at 6:38 pmWell done! I just made my pooch a great new collar following your well laid out instructions and it looks awesome. Thanks!
galletas de nata says
September 14, 2014 at 2:24 amA los pequeños les gusta juegos para cocinar y con esta receta de
galletas caseras lograremos pasar un rato muy ameno con ellos y después decorar la casa
el árbol de Navidad.
CB says
December 10, 2014 at 5:46 pmWhere do you all buy your paracord from? I buy mine from http://paracordyou.com.
Michael says
December 27, 2014 at 8:14 amThey look really nice, that I’m going to attempt to make one for my Female Cane Corso. Wish me luck
Rynna Machate says
December 30, 2014 at 12:25 amSounds great Michael! Good luck on your crafting, I’m sure it will turn out great!
Nicole says
April 16, 2015 at 3:12 pmI just made one for my chocolate lab. Came out awesome! It took no time at all. Love it! Thanks for the wonderful instructions & pictures!
Cheshire Cat says
June 15, 2017 at 4:34 pmthey mentioned nothing at all about how many extra inches to add to your base measurement before you make the collar. So just a heads up to those who havent tried this before. If your dogs neck is say 15 inches around, and you measure out 15 inches as was shown in this indestructible it will be TOO SMALL because as you weave the cord it becomes very thick, and soon the measurement that means anything will be the INSIDE of the cord, not the outside. So that once 15 inch length you thought you measured out so well suddenly wont fit your dog because it’s now an inch or two too small. So before you go ahead and try to follow this thing keep that in mind, and add an extra inch or two to your base numbers. A King Cobra weave is apx 1 inch wide when done, the basic cobra is 3/4 of an inch. good luck