Here’s how to make a paracord dog collar for man’s best friend!
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How to Make a Paracord Dog Collar
DIY 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.
Paracord Dog Collar Tutorial
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 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 its collar, you can recycle the cord and turn it into a survival bracelet!
(Check out the quick deploy bracelet here.)
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:
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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:
Take the blue strand over the core strands.
Now, let’s start with the standard cobra weave.
Take the blue cord over the core.
Step 6:
Turn the collar around and run the ends through the slot to make a more secure connection to the buckle.
Step 7:
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.)
This is where our Cobra becomes King Cobra!
Keep tightening your paracord dog collar.
You’ll feel it lock into place.
You’ll feel it lock into place.
Step 8:
Make sure you get as close to the D-Ring as possible.
Continue all the way down until you are back where you started. 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.
Other Paracord Tutorials
You can make other things using paracord. Check out all of our paracord posts here:
- Looking for a list of Cool Paracord Projects?
- Ever wonder how to make a snare trap?
- What about a monkey fist? How about a giant monkey fist?
- Here’s how to make a paracord keychain!
- You can even make belts with paracord!
- Also, just finished compiling our How To Make A Paracord Bracelet List!
In this video, Sea Lemon share tips that will help to make DIY paracord dog collar for a medium and large dog:
Now all you need is a chain for when you walk your dog outside. You can also adjust the size depending on how big or small your dog is.
Try making other things with paracord as well. Thanks for reading!
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Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on July 13, 2018, and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
