BARKLESS Inflatable Dog Cone for Medium Dogs with Detachable Clear Shield

BARKLESS Inflatable Dog Cone is a rounded recovery collar designed to help medium dogs avoid licking or aggravating wounds, with an inflatable fit and detachable clear shield.

• Rounded inflatable collar — creates a soft barrier around your dog’s neck.
• Detachable clear shield with zipper attachment — adds a guard against reaching certain areas.
• Open design around your dog’s face — keeps vision unobstructed.
• Collar loops and hook-and-loop closures — help keep the recovery collar in place.
• Inflatable valve with adjustable firmness — lets you control how much air is inside.

Dogs recovering from wounds may try to lick or bite the affected area. BARKLESS offers an alternative to a traditional plastic cone, with a rounded shape that creates a barrier while allowing your dog to see around them. The design also avoids the frightening noise a plastic cone can make when it bumps into something.

How does the BARKLESS Inflatable Dog Cone help protect a wound?

The rounded collar forms a barrier intended to help prevent your dog from aggravating wounds. It does not block your dog’s vision, and its softer, pillow-like shape is designed to make wearing a recovery collar more comfortable than a traditional plastic cone.

• The clear shield can be attached or removed as needed.
• Supervise your dog while the collar is being worn to reduce the risk of chewing or damaging the shield.
• Move the shield zipper gently; forceful pulling can damage it.

How do I choose a suitable fit for my dog?

Choose based on your dog’s neck circumference, the collar’s width and the shield’s height. The collar should extend beyond your dog’s mouth so they cannot bite the guard or reach the wound. The product is identified for medium dogs, but these fit checks matter for coverage.

• It may not suit dogs with longer noses, legs or tails, or more flexible breeds such as Greyhounds.
• Thread your dog’s collar through the inflatable collar’s loops, then fasten the hook-and-loop closures securely.
• Introduce the collar with desensitization training before use to help your dog adjust.

How do I inflate and use the BARKLESS collar?

Pinch the base of the inflation valve to open it, then inflate the collar using your mouth or a separately purchased pump. Vary the amount of air to adjust firmness; too much pressure can strain the seams and cause leakage. Replace the cap promptly to seal the valve.

• Trim your dog’s nails before use to reduce the chance of scratching and puncturing the inflatable collar.
• Keep monitoring your dog while wearing the shield, since chewing can damage it.

The BARKLESS Inflatable Dog Cone is suited to medium dogs that need a rounded barrier during wound recovery and can be fitted so the guard extends past the mouth. It is not suited to every body shape, including some dogs with longer noses, legs or tails and more flexible breeds.

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