#like on the 1 hand its A Lot Of Money plus id have to travel (edmonton 4 metallica; mtl or TO 4 maiden)

[sad--tree]

well shit. just checked out the lineup 4 bluesfest this year and i may have 2 actually brave the crowds 4 once. there might just be enough ppl id wanna see to make it worth it, altho tbh matthew good is almost enough for that on his own lol coz like. matthew good!!! that's the music of my freakin childhood man!! (*the most canadian sentiment ever)

#but also: ben howard; orville peck; charley crockett; mother mother #and of course. motley fucking crue. for some reason. i mean why not right? lol #ftr no i dont know why its called bluesfest when theres so much non-blues. they DO have blues its just. theres a lotta other stuff. #idk. perpetual mystery here in the nations capital. #i REALLYYYY wanna see matt good tho i was supposed to in 2020 and he CANCELLED instead of rescheduling like every1 else 😭 #still might go to mtl in april to see him tho. festival sets are just Not the Same lbr #NOW i just gotta see if any of the artists i wanna see are on the same days..... pls..... so much more cost effective.... #my whole life ive lived here and ive never been 2 bluesfest. maybe thisll be the year that changes #hmmm. $280 for a 'pick any 3 days' ticket is Not Bad At All.... definitely gonna b Pondering this further.... #tho $410 for a full pass is also not terrible. relatively speaking bc tgats is still Not A Small Amount of Money #not sure the full lineup is worth that 2 me tho #HMMM #anyways hey bluesfest. why the FUCK is your website so bad my god the scrolling lag good fucking lord. what the fuck are u DOING back there #also also. on the topic of music festivals. i KNOW its not coming back but.... heavy mtl return W H E N 🥺😭🙏🔥 #i just. wanna go 2 a metal music fest. w/o breaking the bank and/or subjecting myself to festival camping. which i refuse 2 try by myself. #not that we really have that sorta festival here at all but it seems the Really Big european ones are like that and uhhh. #it just seems like A Lot to do that solo. for a first time doing smth. #ANYWAYS !! still contemplating whether i want 2 spend altogether Too Much Fucking Money to see metallica and iron maiden later in the year #like on the 1 hand its A Lot Of Money plus id have to travel (edmonton 4 metallica; mtl or TO 4 maiden) #on the other hand. those guys arent gettin any younger. and the FOMO is unfortunately real af when u never know if theyre gonna retire #or like. DIE. (ok ok or like. idk break a hip or smth lol) ( they arent THAT that old just. u kno. fear.)

[julla]

Alphabet Soup~

i was tagged by @aflaxtonjaegerbomb ~ thank u for this and everything else and its so cute that u still have an edit of mine as ur icon btw. loveit :)) cute :))

Rules: Answer the questions in a new post then tag 10 people you would like to get to know better~

A: Age, 25

B: Birthplace, estonia

C: Current Time, 8am

D: Drink you last had, water

E: Easiest person to talk to, umm.. i wish i could say my family but lmao. i’ll say @xxxtiaxxx who is my nr 1 bestie lol and @tabi-ears is... a great person to talk to too. supportive and real and.. idk.. thank u to both of u :) w the bb hiatus i have lost many friends lol its weird but this blog IS forreal my happyplace and when its empty then my life is empty too. and since i live away from home again its hard...

F: Favorite song, so.. i went to see twenty one pilots last week right. and i’ve always been a super casual fan like oh ye 21p i love them :) now tho... i mean... i just took a bit of a deeper look into their songs and fandom and... fuck. i always liked their music. like its hard for me to find arstists that i really can listen to full albums. (like bigbang) ... but rn im absolutely obsessed w their trench album. havent listened to anything else for like.. 2-3 weeks lol. my favorites are jumpsuit and chlorine and my blood and (lmao i could go on).. its good to listen to sth that actually makes me feel something. like i cant listen to jumpsuit without crying apparently. woke up and the first song i listened to is jumpsuit so ye im crying rn too lol.. sigh..

G: Grossest memory, bit of a TMI i suppose but my grossest memories all circle around molestation and assault. i guess i wont get into detail so i wouldnt gross u guys out but like.. things like... when i woke up and my cousin’s hand was in my panties and when i opened my eyes he smiled at me. freak. and like.. one thing that will probably haunt me til i die.. when i was r*ped and the guy told me to open my mouth. triggered 

H: Hogworts House, dunno tbh. ive taken the test a few times over the years and the answer hasnt been the same so.. idk

I: In love? no

J, Jealous of people? no

K, Killed people? no

L: Love at first sight, or should I walk by again? ye it takes time so keep walking

M: Middle name, dont have one

N: Number of siblings? 3

O: One wish, i wanna get pregnant but its hard for me to find someone to start a family with. like.. im hooking up w this guy rn but theres no way we’ll start a family ya feel lmao

P: Person you last called, i dont call.. plus i live abroad so... ye.. im not calling anyone rn

Q: Question you are always asked? how tall are u :))))))))))))))))))))))))))

R: Reason to smile, music.. jiyong and seunghyun.. cats and animals in general.. good kisses.. travelling.. good food.. good memories..  

S: Song you last sang, jumpsuit lol

T: Time you woke up? 6:10am

U: Underwear colour, black

V: Vacation destination, always wanna go back to jeju and seoul too.. but anywhere, i suppose.. i wanna travel a lot. but.. first i kinda wanna go back to turkey and iran. so we’ll see how it goes. and by it i mean money

W: Worst habit, social smoking

X: X-rays, had my chest xrayed for work a few times now

Y: Your favourite food, korean food 100%.. id kill for some good ass bibimbap rn. sigh..............

Z: Zodiac sign, cancer

tagging: @simplyshady @cosmicskyc @mottemottemotte @solution-the-problem @lu2lubelle @empatsepuluh @nicoleveno14 @tazman4714 @tabi-ears @jiandtabi

thanks and have a nice day

#me #tagged #its been so long idek what i tag these games with

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10 travel gifts for eco-friendly travelers

Such is the current reusable and recycling revolution, that at home, most of us wouldn’t dream of buying single-use plastic water bottles and throwaway coffee cups, or using plastic straws on nights out. Right? However, while we might be a bunch of enlightened, environmentally-conscious and all-around excellent human beings in our day-to-day life (and our night life), those good intentions can often go out of the window when we travel abroad.

Which is bizarre, when you consider that many of the places we visit need our help to reduce non-recyclables the most.

    It’s time to start traveling the same way we live at home – mindful of waste, and plastic free. Be kind to the planet and your travel-loving friends and family with these super green gifts…

  1. Stojo Collapsible Coffee Cup

Coffee to go? I should Stojo!

Stojo’s collapsible coffee cups not only fit in your pocket, come with a reusable straw and can be bought in a variety of gorgeous shades, but they’re also made from recyclable material.

  2. Rareform bags and tags

And top of the Billboard Hot 100 goes to…

Rareform! Rareform take billboard vinyl destined for the garbage and turn them into hard-wearing backpacks, passport holders, luggage tags, laptop sleeves and more. Because each billboard is unique in its design, color and typography, so is each bag. As a company, they re-purpose 20,000 lbs. of billboard vinyl a month into their one-off products.

  3. Toilet Twinning

Show someone that you give a crap!

Help to flush away poverty. 2.3 billion people around the world don’t have somewhere safe and hygienic to go to the loo. This incentive allows you to twin your toilet, or twin another person’s toilet as a gift, with a toilet in a developing country. The money then goes to help a family build a basic toilet, access clean water and learn about hygiene – a vital combination that can save lives. The recipient of your gift will receive a framed certificate, complete with a colour photo and GPS coordinates of their twin location. Excellent reading while on the ‘throne’.

  4. Vagabands ID bracelet

Safe, eco and good-looking? We’re with the band.

These award-winning bands are one of our favourite travel gifts. Not only do they help to keep you safe (just snap open to reveal all the important safety, medical and practical information that you want to keep to hand on the road), but they also look fab and are a really lovely memento of your adventure. As well as being virtually indestructible and potentially life-saving, they’re also environmentally-conscious. Aiming to be carbon negative by 2020, the bands are 100% recyclable and hand-made in London.

  5. Pela eco-friendly phone case

Hello. Ocean here, you called?

Yep, and we’d like to share this: Around one billion new phones are bought each year. Which means that one billion phone cases (or more if you upgrade your look every year) end up in landfill or in the ocean. Sure, you could probably live without a protective case while traveling. (Who are you, and why are you not accidentally dropping your phone off a. bunkbeds, b. out of moving vehicles, c. all occasions involving happy hours?). But the likelihood is, that you’ll need the protective services of a phone case even more while you’re away. Pela eco cases are not only beautifully-designed with limited edition prints, colours and graphics, but more importantly, they are 100% compostable, plus have a heap of other clever science credentials like being free from lead, cadmium, BPA and phthalates.

  6. 4Ocean bracelet

Trash talk! Buy someone a bracelet to pull a pound of plastic.

In the jewelery world, diamonds may be forever, but in the real world, so is plastic. A plastic bottle can take thousands of years to decompose. 4Ocean bracelets make the perfect gift for travel lovers. Supporting a different cause each month with limited-edition themes and designs, they not only look amazing and are a great talking point, but they also do good. Every time you buy a 4Ocean bracelet, a pound of trash is pulled from our oceans and coastlines. Plus, the beads are made from recycled glass and the cord is made from recycled plastic bottles.

  7. House of Marley headphones or speakers

Sounds like a good idea to us.

A soundtrack to your travels is an essential. Plus, people snoring in dorm rooms, on planes, trains, buses… in fact, any situation in life, is just annoying. Therefore, a good pair of headphones are a must-have on the road. But what if they could also have an environmental impact as well? There are a few brands out there using recycled materials to make their headphones, but one of our favorites is House of Marley. As well as looking fresh and sounding great, they’re also made from mindfully sourced materials. The full list of materials they use to do good is genuinely too long to publish, but includes CNC milled-bamboo, recycled REWIND

fabric and reclaimed and upcycled REGRIND

Silicone.

  8. Allbirds sneakers

… And hipster points to spare.

Recognize these? Made from organic cotton and even recycled plastic bottles, 2019’s most-Instagrammed sneakers are perfect for urbanites and outdoorsy types, they’re paving the way for trainer lovers worldwide to start thinking deeper about where their kicks are sourced, one step at a time. Better yet, until they reach their goal of zero emissions, they are taxing themselves for the carbon they emit & investing in offsets to fund projects that neutralize their footprint. Hell ya.

  9. Dopper insulated bottle

Be cool. Travel how you live.

We get it, the first piece of health advice you get when you travel is, don’t drink the water! Of course, be safe and drink bottled water where you need to. But so many hostels now provide drinking water where you can refill your bottle, and lots of treks and national parks have actually banned single-use plastic on their trails.

Every refillable water bottle helps the environment, but we just love Dopper for their eco-ethos, pastel colours and the fact that the top screws off to form a handy wine glass. The insulated versions also keep liquid hot for 9 hours or cold for 24 hours. (Presumably, the same can be said for keeping white wine cold, too?).

TIP. Download the Refill app to top up your bottle with free drinking water on the go. Plus, Refill have worked with many US airports to add liquid drains at security, so that you can empty your bottle before going through and then fill it up at the other side for your flight!

  10. Speakeasy Travel Supply Passport Scarf

Scarves that are crafted using fabrics from developing countries. 

Yep, the unicorn of the travel clothing world… it shouldn’t exist, but it does. These infinity scarves have a hidden pocket to safely stash valuables (like a credit card, cash, or a passport), are made from soft locally sourced fabric from developing countries. Mind. Fully. Blown. As well as being perfect for treks and being out and about when you don’t feel safe carrying a wallet, because of their circular shape, they’re also perfect for countries and religious sites where women need to cover up their hair.

    When we’re not out exploring the world, lusting after ethically made travel accessories and, we try to be as kind to the planet in other ways too. If you want to find out how, click here.

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Have I found the best carry on luggage?

I haven’t tested out every carry on suitcase in the world, but I know that this one is a keeper. When asked if we wanted to test out their lightweight carry on spinner luggage, I’m not sure if they knew how reckless I could be with my belongings. I took one of these hard shell bags on a recent trip, and I’m pretty sure I bashed it off random walls and hauled it up curbs. I can hardly believe my eyes that it still looks brand new. luggage is the real deal, and I’m going to show you why you need to pick up one of these for your next holiday.

is Durable and Functional

’s Minima lightweight carry on spinner luggage is the ideal travel companion for you and your belongings. It fits the standards and restrictions of every airline to travel as a carry on bag (it measures 21.5” x 13.5” x 8.5” and meets TSA and IATA cabin guidelines). Weighing in at only 7lbs, it’s more lightweight than aluminum. With a 38-liter capacity, you’ll have lots of extra room to store your things. Skip the extra baggage fees and travel carry on only!

Best Hardside

Even though it’s lightweight carry on luggage, that doesn’t mean that it lacks in durability. The exterior of the bag is made of 100% polycarbonate hard shell, meaning that it’s unbreakable and flexible to store all of your stuff. It’s military grade, water resistant, and it can even survive high falls.

The last thing you want is your hard shell luggage splitting open at the airport. Trust me, I’ve been there! I’ve arrived from a flight between Toronto and Auckland, New Zealand to discover a huge crack in my suitcase. It’s a little unnerving to have your belongings held together with duct tape for a couple of weeks, and keeping your fingers crossed that they survive the journey home. You won’t have to worry about that with luggage.

When purchasing a suitcase, you might wonder if it’s best to buy luggage with two wheels or four wheels. Four wheels is definitely the way to go. The luggage Minima has 360 degree silent spinner wheels that glide with ease, even over rough terrain. You’ll zip across the airport in no time with the Minima in tow.

Functional and Compartmentalized

Do you like to keep everything organized? I like everything to have its place. Keeping your belongings organized as you travel really makes it simpler to find everything and lose less of your things on your journey. For instance, you can keep your tech gear in one side and your clothes in the other.

The Minima lightweight carry on luggage has three interior pockets to store both large and small items. Every pocket has its own zipper to ensure that everything stays securely fastened. There’s also a small, water resistant pouch and a removable laundry bag to store your dirty clothes away from your clean ones.

It also comes in a range of colors: blue, dark blue, black, gray, light gray, pink, and sand. We chose the light blue and the dark blue Minima bag. Its telescoping ergonomic handle has two locking positions and its perfect for people of any height (like us – Justin is over a foot taller than me!).

Cabin Keeps Your Belongings Safe

The Minima is the best carry on bag for a woman or a man. No matter your travel style or purpose, whether for business or pleasure, you’ll love this suitcase. Everything you bring with you will be kept safe, and not only because it’s made of the toughest hard shell material.

Built in TSA Lock

Gone are the days where you have to attach your own TSA lock to your bag. luggage has the TSA lock built right into the bag itself. You won’t have to worry about anyone stealing from your bag or rifling through your personal belongings. Everything is safe and secure inside this cabin luggage.

Money Back Guarantee

luggage has a 30-day trial. If at any point during that 30 days you aren’t satisfied with your purchase, they will provide you with a full refund (no questions asked!). In addition, luggage has a 10-year limited warranty. If the suitcase or any pieces on the suitcase break, you can get it repaired or replaced by the company.

How to Buy the Best Carry On

You can buy the Minima Carry On directly through their website. offers free 2-day shipping and returns: all orders are shipped in two business days. They also offer a regular checked bag if you’d like something a little larger, too.

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I am no stranger to visa applications. Plus, I perfectly know the struggle when applying for a visa especially since I am born in a third world country with only a third world passport — naturally, processes and interviews would always be especially rigorous for us.

But in spite of all the horror stories that you may have heard, seen, or read, getting a visa is still and absolutely achievable! Take it from me!

TIP: Make sure your passport is not expiring anytime soon. In addition, submit all the documents in an organized way. It helps to provide a checklist too in order to give the embassy a quick overview that you have prepared everything that’s needed (though at times this is one of the basic requirements).

 Don’t even try submitting fake or ‘doctored’ documents. There’s a high chance that you will not only get denied, but you will also be banned.

 It can be through travel tickets/bookings or your passport stamps. Even if it’s not one of the requirements, it helps to show them this to send them a message that you have traveled before, that you always came back, and that you have never overstayed abroad.

INTERVIEWS: Your interview can affect the documents you are submitting; but surely, if you are submitting genuine papers, then there’s no need for you to be nervous about this because the questions are always basic: what is your purpose for visiting, how long do you intend to stay, etc. (Though depending on your answers, the visa officer can be more thorough).

At best: remember to be honest and precise when applying for a visa. Simply answer what they ask for. DON’T launch into a full-blown storytelling spree. It’s not necessary for you to give out information when it’s not asked for! (Besides, the officers unfortunately wouldn’t care about your story, no matter how sad or tragic it might be.)

Additionally, wear something presentable (no need to be too formal), arrive early, be confident, and speak in English (or if you’re more comfortable in speaking your country’s language, then feel free to do so — unless the embassy doesn’t allow it).

travel insurance, I would highly recommend World Nomads since they offer the best price and coverage (they cover all countries worldwide too!).

: If you’re applying for a tourist visa then this shouldn’t be a problem; after all, you really wouldn’t have any other rationale for visiting a country abroad other than for… well, tourism. Supply them the itinerary that you want to do, the places that you want to see, and the experiences that you want to achieve and you should be fine.

The same applies for work, study, fiancé, or marriage visas because those are already self explanatory — to work because you are being sent there by your company, to study because you want to develop your knowledge and the university at that country is known for their outstanding program, etc. etc.

If, however, you’re applying for a visa to visit a friend or family, embassies commonly need a compelling argument to justify your plans of visiting. The first application isn’t typically a problem because seeing a friend or family member for the first time should somehow already be a reasonable purpose; but for the next visits, you or your host must have a stronger cause as to why you want to come back. Such may hold true too if you are planning to apply for 2nd tourist visa to the same country and so on.

Nevertheless, again, this is where dissimilarities can happen: some people can easily get a visa after the first time, but some people cannot. It’salways a case to case basis.

You might be thinking now, “What are examples of strong reasons?” I think it all boils down to having significant or sensible events. For tourism, let’s say you’ve been to Belgium before but currently, you want to come back because you want to see Tomorrowland; provide them the tickets for that and your motivation for wanting to see them (it happens only once a year anyway). Or maybe you have a blog and you want to experience and promote the country even more, blah blah blah. Or you want to take a gap year before you start working on your career. As for friends or family visits, if there’s a birthday, wedding, or reunion, make sure your or your host mentions that too.

» At the same time, don’t forget to prove the relationship you have with your host.

Ultimately, just make sure you have a decent motive or just be true to what your intention is — most of the time, your situation (no matter how simple or complicated it might be) would already be enough of a reason.

TIP: When applying for a visa, don’t ever indirectly imply that you have plans of staying longer because that will go against the 4th section below. If you’re going on a student visa, don’t mention plans of working in their country after finishing your degree; you have to express your desire to come back to your own country.

Or if you’re going on a tourist visa, don’t carelessly mention that their country has a very good education system that you find fascinating, because that might incidentally hint something to the embassy officer that you might want to study there — this is a bit of an exaggeration, but you get what I’m saying. …Then again, I’m pretty sure you won’t say such things if you follow the tips I’ve mentioned in the 1st section: which is to be ‘on point’ about your answers. Say nothing more, nothing less!

Every embassy wants you to convince them that you have enough money to support yourself because if you don’t, they would be very skeptical about how you will be funding your stay and they will also doubt your purpose for visiting their country.

As a general rule, here are ways for you to prove your solvency…

it becomes tricky, because though you have your own business, they need to know that it’s something stable and that you have enough cash. So other than the 1st three bullets below, it helps to provide:

Copy of Official Business Registration/ Business Permit

Tax paying certificate and/or tax statements

Bank Statement or Book of the company and Financial Reports for the last 3 months

Copies of personal credit cards, bank certificates, or bank statements in the last 3 months

depending if your sponsors are your parents or your school, or even both:

Sponsorship letter from parents or legar guardian, with attached documents showing their solvency (as employed, self-employed, unemployed, or retiree persons)

Certification from the institution/school providing you the grant; this document must specify the amount, term, and expenses that the scholarship includes

NOTE: The requirements for employed and self-employed persons are as applicable to freelancers too; depending on your situation, you might have to provide not only your proof of employment but even the registry of your ‘business’.

Also, Please DON’T rely on this list alone; double check with your embassy as there might be some items that they would specifically want from you and which I have failed to mention here.

TIP: For most of my visa applications, I usually have a sponsor in spite of the fact that I can already support myself — I still like to include them in my applications since it adds more strength. It truly helps a lot, especially when I quit my job and started working freelance. Usually my sponsors are friends or relatives, but it’s usually just on paper; it doesn’t mean that I absolutely require them to fund my travels. Of course, in line with this, you would need to provide enough proof to show your relationship with these sponsors and why they are sponsoring you — and that of course you ACTUALLY have the funds to cover your trip since the immigration officers can check on this before your actual entry into their country (they have the right to ask for proof of cash on hand, credit card, bank statement, etc.)

By the way, this is another area that you can overdeliver on; feel free to provide as many documents as you can!

“But what is the minimum amount of money do I need to show in my bank account?”

This is something I can’t really answer because every country would have its own minimum requirement depending as well on the time period that you are going to stay; therefore, I suggest that you call the embassy or check their website for any corresponding info about this.

But in my experience with Schengen Visas for example, most of the member countries would need you to show that you have EUR 50 (Php 2,500+) per day of your stay. This is the bare minimum, that’s why I suggest that you add way more money to it.

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Meanwhile, as an additional way of showing that you can ‘support’ yourself, they would surely need documents that shows  you have a hotel booked. To obtain these documents you can (1) reserve with a hotel online or (2) make a ‘dummy booking’ which can usually be done online [like Booking.com and Agoda], or through a travel agency.

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If however, you are going to stay over at a friend, partner or family’s house, the embassy would need details of your ‘host’ like their ID cards, residence documents, proof of your relationship to them — all of which are easy to prepare.

In my opinion, this is where embassies put most emphasis on — they really need you to be bounded to your home country, and that you have strong ties that will compel you to come back at the end of your stay. They definitely don’t want you aiming for ways to stay longer (illegally) nor aiming for ways to become an immigrant without going through the necessary procedures at your home country.

What are examples of ‘strong ties’? They vary from country to country: they will consider your circumstances, travel plans, financial resources, and ties that will ensure your departure after the period of visit. Thus, other than the evidences already mentioned in the above sections, make sure that you’ve issued…

Mention an affair that would necessitate your return (it can be a board meeting, company event, etc.)

Business registration

Proof of possession of real and personal property (real estate, etc.)

A letter from you, stating any other reasons why you won’t overstay

School enrollment certificate

Approved leave of absence

A letter from you and your parents or legal guardian(s), stating reasons why you won’t overstay (explanation of family situation, your long-term plans in your residence country, etc.)

NOTE: These are NOT absolute, chances are, one proof would already be enough; yet as usual, it helps to overdeliver on evidences. You can always ask the embassy for any other kinds of documents they might want from you to prove your situation.

I understand that some procedures when applying for a visa would require a round trip ticket to be booked and presented — this would already be a proof that you won’t overstay, but I advise that you provide more evidences still since tickets are the most basic affirmation. (Though of course, most embassies nowadays do NOT require you to have round-trip tickets to be booked and presented before/during the application. If you really need to present tickets, it should be enough to show a flight reservation or itinerary).

In case you’re wondering where to look for the best flight deals, my go-to platforms are Momondo, Kayak, and Skyscanner.

TIP: Your passport stamps help in justifying that you are not someone who overstays abroad.

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Overall

I dearly hope that these tips will help you! I wish you all the best of luck!

FINAL NOTE: Even with these pointers, remember to always check with your embassy first. Please also direct any clarifications and follow-ups to your applications to their office, and NOT to me; this is in consideration of the fact that they would always know more about your situation than me. Again: this article is merely a helpful guide for you.

How about you?

Do you have any other tips to share? Or things that I forgot to mention and should include when applying for a visa?

Have you ever been in a difficult situation while applying for a visa? What happened and how did you get over it?

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Target Global has a €1M ‘super seed’ pot incoming to switch on laid off tech talent in Spain during COVID-19

Target Global and a number of Spain’s startup founders are allocating a €1 million pot of money to support local tech talent laid off or furloughed as a result of the coronavirus crisis.

The aim of the initiative is to provide pre-seed financing to help local, crisis-hit tech workers switch gears and build out a startup concept over the next four to six months, covering living expenses plus enough funds to get going on a business idea.

The VC firm, which now has some €800M under management, says it’s putting €500,000 towards the initiative — allocated out of its existing early stage fund.

A further €500,000 is being chipped in from a number of local founders, including entrepreneurs behind AlienVault, TravelPerk, Job & Talent, Badi and Adyen.

They’ll be cutting checks of up to €200k for “qualified applicants”, per the VC firm, which says the initiative could initially support around 10 aspiring entrepreneurs who have found themselves sat at home without a job as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The idea is to cap it at €1M for now,” says Target Global investment director, Lina Chong . “We don’t know where the end of the tunnel is but for now let’s say we cap it at that.”

She says the aim is for each check to cover the living costs of one or two people for four to six months, along with “initial startup costs” — aka: Founding an entity, working with a designer and engineer, developing an idea or concept to beta or prototype and testing some early assumptions — to get it ready for a pre-seed round.

“We’re calling it super seed,” she adds. “It’s like a real first check just to get you started.”

The VC firm will be putting up a landing page for the initiative shortly — this week or next, per Chong — to begin taking applications for the ‘safe notes’.

In terms of requirements, applicants must be located in Spain, and will be asked to specify a few categories their concept falls into; plus whether they’ve built anything yet; whether they have users; whether they’ve incorporated yet, and so on.

“All of those things can be ‘no’ — that’s totally fine,” Chong tells TechCrunch. “We will ask for your LinkedIn because we do want to have this go towards people in tech. We want to see some minimum amount of experience in startups or in technology — but you yourself don’t have to be an engineer.

“And of course the idea has to be pretty bold and ambitious… That’s going to be the bulk of our work — filtering through candidates where we feel they have the relevant background, plus what they’re thinking about it something really relevant and big.”

“We’re not looking to fund the next sunglasses shop,” she adds. “But if you have a different way to engage with government… [or] think about even media. There’s so many things up for grabs right now. There’s going to be a host of security, identity, so many issues. And that’s the stuff we’re looking for — real, big, global problems.”

Chong confirms that some of Target Global’s own portfolio startups have had to lay off or furlough staff themselves during the crisis — including flatshare finder business Badi and business travel booking platform TravelPerk. Both of which are types of businesses that are very exposed to the national population lockdowns that have been imposed over most of Europe. (The travel sector has of course been especially hard hit.)

“Every business that’s been affected by shelter in place have had to let go of staff,” adds Chong, suggesting portfolio layoffs have been up to around a third for the worst affected startups.

Local founders have therefore been keen to support the initiative, not only to help the wider tech ecosystem in Spain, but as something they can point furloughed or laid off staff to as an opportunity.

“Everyday we’re getting more sign ups,” she adds, noting that founders can also choose offer mentorship/advice as well as chipping into the fund.

Target Global dialled up its focus on Spain last year, when it opened a country office in Barcelona. Though Chong, who is normally based in Barcelona, has been spending the lockdown period in Berlin, after returning to Germany from a trip to the US in March.

“For me this [crisis] is super unfortunate because one of the reasons we made a bet so early on Spain is because of exactly this talent — Typeform and all the gaming studios, and Facebook and Amazon in Madrid. Let’s say priming the early generation workforce. And giving them the ideas how to be in a tech company, how an organization runs, how to build product, how to think of marketing — all of this stuff. So I think it’s a big shame,” she says.

“Clearly Spain has a highly entrepreneurial spirit. They’ve come out of the last crisis… with a very ‘we make our own reality’ view of the world. And I think the same will happen in this crisis so we thought why won’t we just allocate a small amount of money — for our early stage fund it’s a relatively small check — it’s a very exploratory one.”

In terms of the business opportunities that may open up as a result of the societal and economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Chong suggests “a new way of thinking about consumer products and service” is certainly coming down the pipe.

“I would be shocked if there isn’t a plethora of ideas coming on how to rethink brick and mortar and rethink retail or consumer goods,” she says.

“This is a clear trend that brick and mortar, as a model, is not working. In the US, around the world, you see everything from massive shopping malls to main street small shops, owner-operated shops, all shuttering doors. And I think it’s a big opportunity — whether the entrepreneur decides to tackle this opportunity from a pure digital play to maybe it’s a turn on real estate? Maybe there’s a new model of thinking about shop ownership or what to do with that space? Because consumers are pretty fickle. They’re used to entirely new experience with Amazon. I think there’s a lot of opportunity there for sure. The specific form or shape of that opportunity — I leave it to the wild imaginations of entrepreneurs.”

She also points to the whole value chain around retail — from supply chains to marketing, to manufacturing to getting the goods and services into consumers hands — as ripe for rethinking right now, adding: “I’m hoping there’s going to be a lot of innovation around even the supply chain aspects.”

Entrepreneurs in the country may also do well to focus their energy on ideas around reskilling/upskilling the large numbers of people who suddenly find themselves unable to do their usual work because of the impact of social distancing on traditional businesses and ways of working. Spain’s bar culture, for example, looks set to be very heavily hit by the coronavirus.

“How do we manage ourselves? How do we manage others in a remote working environment?” posits Chong. “There’s such a huge population of people where — it’s becoming pretty clear — that if you can’t work remote, if you’re not a knowledge worker, there’s a huge question mark over your ability to maybe more into those knowledge worker/desk type roles. And that’s a lot of value that’s left on the table. That’s human brains and muscle — just so much energy and potential that’s just kind of left out there.

“I would argue that a real forward thinking entrepreneur can think of ways to help utilize and bring meaning to these people’s skill sets.”

The terms of the safe notes will be “flexible”, according to Chong, though there will be a provision for investors to get a discount on the next round, i.e. if there is one. 

“You don’t have to pay it back if there’s no financing afterwards,” she says. “So far we really do want to keep it case by case — so it’s super flexible. It’s essentially like ‘hey, we want the option not the obligation to follow on in the next round’.

“Clearly, we’ll decide on that case by case. Anything beyond that we want to make sure that terms of the next fund — it’s likely going to be seed funds that come in at that next stage of the company life — we want to be able to keep the slate relatively clean in order for those funds to feel comfortable coming on board. So there’s not too much stipulated at the moment in the safe note.”

“It’s an amount. We can help you incorporate. It’s an option to the next round. There’s going to be a minimum discount — probably pretty standard, like 20%. And that’s pretty much it,” she adds.

This report was updated with a correction: We originally stated that Target Global has €700M under management — in fact it now has €800M. We also updated our report to clarify that the €500,000 which the VC firm is contributing is being allocated from its existing early stage fund. We were also originally told that the checks would be smaller and more numerous; we’ve now been told the evolving plan for this pot of money is to write fewer but, larger checks

Target Global is firming up its bet on Barcelona’s entrepreneurs

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Get to know me tag !!

Tagged by: @ask-business-jikook​ ( ty bb  ♡ ♡  !! )

1. Are you named after someone?

mmmm nope !!

2. When is the last time you cried?

o man uh...when i fought w/ my sis? wheezes

3. Do you like your handwriting?

pfppffpfff sorta?? it’s better than it used to be but my eye sight make it difficult to write well :C

4. What is your favourite lunch meat?

ah um, like for sandwiches? turkey or roast beef !!

5. Do you have kids?

i have fur babies that i love with All My Heart

6. If you were another person, would you be friends with you?

n    o

7. Do you use sarcasm?

idk,,,,,DO I????

;----) that was sarcasm yes i do im a grade a edgelord

8. Do you still have your tonsils?

yee !!

9. Would you bungee jump?

no omg and id Cry So Much if anyone made me do that

10. What’s your favourite cereal?

im a slut for sweet cereal i lo v e peanut butter crunch, but i also really like raisin bran crunch when im trying to be healthier :}

11. Do you untie your shoes when you take them off?

not unless i have to its a hassle for my hands ;; 

12. Do you think you’re a strong person?

i mean

i can go thru intense stuff w/out crying and then bawl my eyes out over a broken spoon so like,

???    m a y be

13. What’s your favourite ice cream flavour?

I LOVE MINT CHOCOLATE CHIP I’LL FIGHT

14. What’s the first thing you notice about people?

i always look at peoples eyes aaaaaaa i loooooove unique eye colors  ♡ ♡

15. Red or pink?

red !! i’ve long grown out of my “i h8 pink im 3 manly 5 u” phase but red is still a fav :) !!

16. What is your least favourite physical thing about yourself?

o     m   an o jeez, ,  ,well weight is true but that’s a generic answer so i guess my hands? i wish they were bigger :-( they look a lot nicer palm side up tho !! O OR MY CALVES i cant wear knee/thigh highs cause my calves r so big :(((

17. What colour pants and shoes are you wearing right now?

grey sweatpants n im barefoot !!

18. What was the last thing you ate?

funyuns :,--)

19. What are you listening to right now?

o um im watching yt but vixx’s milky way has been stuck in my head all day lol

20. If you were a crayon what colour would you be?

lilac bc im soft and i love pastels !!

21. Favourite smell?

i , , , ,, Love the smell of rain

22. Who was the last person you spoke to on the phone?

umm my mom? i call her sometimes while i wait for the bus lol

23. Favourite sport to watch?

puppy bowl 10/10

24. Hair colour?

dark blue, just dyed it !!!

25. Eye colour?

green :,)

26. Do you wear contacts?

ohhh man im scared af of contacts plus my glasses make me look cute :-}

27. Favourite food to eat?

oooo this is sorta specific? i like it actually uH

egg rolls !! they’re so fun to eat

28. Scary movies or comedy?

im a wimp(tm) i love comedies but i’ll watch a scary movie if its so bad its funny lol

29. Last movie you watched?

a bunch of 90s cartoon movies w/ my little bro. i think we stopped at balto?

30. What colour shirt are you wearing?

red !!

31. Summer or winter?

WINTER i loVE BUNDLING UP AND BEING A GIANT FLUFF

32. Hugs or kisses?

um i havent rea ally k is sed an y yone but i l o v e h ugs

33. What book are you currently reading?

o man nothing atm but i reeeeeally want to !! there’s a list of books i wanna buy but i don’t have the money ;;

34. Who do you miss right now?

ahhh i’ve been missing my dog lately, he was really young ;;

35. What is on your mouse pad?

fufu ck funny story ok here we go

i asked for a companion cube mouse pad like 2 Christmases ago right well

my mom went to j-town and got me a mouse pad but it was hatsune miku append and her tiddys are out but my whole family still uses it for the family computer aosifoisfosoidf 

i like vocaloids im a Grown Man and i like it still sue me but that was just too much tiddy bres, , ,  at least it wasnt those foam titty mouse pads tho soifsdoifsdo

36. What is the last tv show you watched?

bobs burgers lol the b&b episode,  , ,a classic

37. What is the best sound?

rain falling  ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡

38. Rolling Stones or The Beatles?

o man uh rolling stones just for the sake of beatles discourse lolololol

39. What is the furthest you’ve ever travelled?

i’ve been to hawaii!! otherwise i’ve never left my state :‘)

40. Do you have a special talent?

u uu u h h h  um  m mm well my family thinks im a good singer?? whe e zes

41.Where were you born?

California !! in a small town :’)

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Best Indestructible & Chew Proof Dog Collars

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Having had dogs as long as I have, there are few situations I am unfamiliar with.

However, chewing on collars is a new one.

Mirabelle (Mira for short), our new puppy, has brought this new challenge into our lives.  

Mira does not chew on her collar but instead is interested in chewing on her sibling’s collars.  Though she is small, her tiny milk teeth can do some severe damage to the collars. 

We do not leave our dogs’ collars on at home since they tend to wrestle, and it poses a danger. Also, when we are gone, we always remove collars as an additional safety precaution[1].

However, we still have their collars on when we go for walks, travel, or if they are tagging along running errands.

Since I don’t want to replace collars for my dogs every month until Mira grows out of this phase, I thought I would invest in three heavy-duty collars.

I am hoping this will be a one-time investment and that the collars will stand up to Mira’s torment for at least the next four to six months.  

One of the Buckle-Down collars I went with

I love having a multi-dog household, but at times the financial responsibilities play a notable role in my decision making. Indestructible pet gear is worth the higher cost.

Because I needed to buy three collars (no one chews on Mira’s so she’s okay with the one she has) I had to find moderately priced highly durable options.  

After finishing my research, I realized there were a lot of dog parents going through similar issues regarding dogs who chewed on their own or their sibling’s collars.

So, I thought it would be good to share my findings in the hope it would help other dog parents like myself. 

Is your dog chewing up their bed too? Check out our roundup of the best indestructible dog beds!

Best Chew Proof Dog Collars

Here’s a list of the best indestructible dog collars:

Best Choice – Yunlep Tactical Dog Collar with Handle

Most Comfortable Indestructible Collar – Black Rhino Comfort Collar

Best Value for the Money – Tuff Pupper Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon Dog Collar

Top of the Line Choice – Excellent Elite Spanker Tactical Adjustable Training Collar

Strongest Dog Collar – TSPRO Tactical Dog Collar

Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Small Dogs – RUFFWEAR Hoopie Collar

Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Medium Dogs – Buckle-Down Seatbelt Buckle Collar

Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Large Dogs – REDLINEK-9

Best Dog Collar for Aggressive Chewers

Yunlep Tactical Dog Collar with Handle

Why It’s the Best Choice

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The Yunlep Tactical collar, made from military-grade 1000D nylon, has a metal side release buckle to add to the collar’s overall durability.

This collar also features an easy-grip handle for better control in populated areas.

The lightweight nature of this collar works great for hiking, running, walking, or any activity you and your dog enjoy. Also, the inside of the collar is padded to add to the collar’s overall comfort.

The collar has four color options and three sizes to choose from, all of which have a 1.5-inch width.

Plus, the collar has a Velcro strip for easy application of ID patches.

What I Liked

Made from heavy-duty military-grade 1000D nylon

Metal side release buckle for fast and easy removal 

Ability to add ID patches without sewing

Handle for better control

Padded interior

What I Didn’t Like

Is not available in size small

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Most Comfortable Indestructible Collar

Black Rhino Comfort Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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The Black Rhino Comfort Collar, made from soft yet strong neoprene material, is specifically designed to hold up against the hard wear and tear of active dogs, as well as to the roughhousing between energetic dogs. 

And, as the name of the collar indicates, it has a soft padded liner to enhance the comfort of the dog.

Though most-heavy duty collars have a padded interior, the Black Rhino’s liner is thicker than most.  Surprisingly, this heavy-duty collar is exceptionally lightweight, considering all of its features.

So, between the padding and weight of the collar, the Black Rhino offers the ultimate in comfort.  

The Black Rhino is also accented with reflective stitching giving you added safety during evening walks.

Plus, the collar comes in five color options and four sizes.

What I Liked

The overall durability

The thick padded lining

The overall appearance

Grommet enforced adjustable buckle

What I Didn’t Like

It lacks a quick-release buckle

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Best Value for the Money

Tuff Pupper Heavy Duty Ballistic Nylon Dog Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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Tuff Pupper specializes in creating high-quality gear for dogs at affordable prices.

They offer everything from dog bowls to toys and everything in between, all of which are focused on dogs who need things to be durable. 

Their collar features a soft bungee handle to aid in handling your dog in tight situations or training. 

The Tuff Pupper Ballistic Nylon Collar, made from ballistic, fray-proof nylon, has a neoprene padded interior to provide ultimate comfort to your dog.

The neoprene padding is not only soft but is also a breathable mesh material perfect for warm summer weather.  The buckle is adjustable and made from metal, adding to the sturdiness of the collar.  

The Ballistic Nylon Collar comes in four colors, all of which have 3M reflective stitching for added safety, and comes in three sizes.

What I Liked

Aesthetically pleasing

Reflective stitching

Made with heavy-duty 3mm fray and rip-proof material

Stainless steel buckle

Weather and stink resistant

 Bungee handle

What I Didn’t Like

It doesn’t have a quick-release buckle

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Top of the Line Choice

Excellent Elite Spanker Tactical Adjustable Training Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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Excellent Elite Spanker specializes in heavy-duty tactical gear for both humans and dogs.

The tactical dog collar is made from 1000D nylon ribbon, giving it the toughness required for tactical gear. Also, the collar has a soft padded lining to reduce chafing or skin irritation.   

The collar has a durable handle to aid in training and provide better control.

The metal buckle is a quick release double closure to make taking the collar off and on a breeze, yet offering greater security when fastened.

Additionally, the collar is easily adjustable to fit a variety of sizes.

The tactical collar comes in 4 colors: black, tan, ranger green, and gray; and three sizes: medium, large, and extra-large.

Plus, the collar features a Velcro ID patch area, to aid in providing easy identification for your dog.

What I Liked

The material, 1000D tactical nylon

The padded lining for added comfort 

Handle for better restraint

The double quick release buckle

Quality warranty

What I Didn’t Like

Not available for small breed dogs

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Strongest Dog Collar

TSPRO Tactical Dog Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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TSPRO’s Tactical Dog Collar is a thick heavy-duty collar that is made with a double layer of durable nylon webbing.

The TSPRO collar has a padded interior to reduce discomfort and skin irritation from the robust nylon. Additionally, because the collar is made from nylon, it is easy to clean.

The collar has a 4-point adjustable metal buckle, allowing to change the size easily.

Also, it has a slide protector to keep the tail of the collar from hanging down. The large metal D-Ring ensures your dog’s security when leashed. 

The collar comes in two colors black and green and three sizes: Small, medium, and large.

If there are any issues with the collar’s quality, TSPRO has a 100% quality warranty.

What I Liked

Strong double-layer nylon webbing

Metal buckle

Solid metal D-ring

Metal grommets to reduce fraying 

Low profile

Interior soft padding

What I Didn’t Like

It does not have an easy release buckle

It is limited in sizes

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Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Small Dogs

RUFFWEAR Hoopie Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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RUFFWEAR has a large variety of products like leashes, harnesses, and packs. But they also have a durable dog collars such as the Hoopie Collar, which is available in small sizes.

The Hoopie Collar is made from a durable woven webbing to ensure it will hold up against harder wear and tear of an active dog. The webbing is both durable and comfortable, negating the need for additional padding.  

The collar features a hard plastic side release buckle to allow for easy on and off.  Because there is minimal metal on the collar, it is an excellent lightweight option for smaller dogs.

The Hoopie Collar is easily adjustable, ensuring a perfect fit for any dog. Plus, it comes in 9 different color patterns and three different sizes.

The collar can be hand washed and air dried to keep it looking and smelling great.

Also, for those who like the Ruffwear brand, they have a few other durable collars available, like Top Rope and Front Range. These two are similar to the Hoopie but do have different features.

What I Liked

Heavy-duty woven material

Easy release buckle

Strong aluminum ring

Separate small D-Ring for tags

What I Didn’t Like

Nothing

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Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Medium Dogs

Buckle-Down Seatbelt Buckle Collar

Why It’s the Best Choice

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I will admit this was already my favorite brand, and during my research, I was pleased to realize I already had some pretty durable collars.

I hadn’t originally purchased them for their durability, but instead because I liked the way they look.

The Buckle-Down dog collars are made with a 100% durable polyester material and a seatbelt buckle for easy release.

The Buckle-Down collars are a bit on the rigid side, but not so much that they cause skin irritation, so additional padding is not needed.

From personal experience, the collars have faded over the years but never frayed or ripped.

Also, I will admit I am not a fan of hand washing, so I have put the collars through the washing machine in a laundry bag, which is why the colors on some of the collars have faded.

That being said, it does speak loudly to how well they have held up. The collars above are ones I have had for over five years.

Since switching my dogs’ collars over to the Buckle-Down brand, there hasn’t been any damage from Mira.

What I Liked

Made with heavy-duty polyester

Easy on and off with the long-lasting metal seat belt buckle

Durable metal D-ring ensures your dog can’t break loose

Looks fantastic – We always get compliments on these collars

Comes in a variety of sizes and collar widths

What I Didn’t Like

They tend to be a bit spendy

The 1.5-inch width options are a bit heavy

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Best Chew Proof Dog Collar for Large Dogs

REDLINEK-9

Why It’s the Best Choice

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REDLINEK-9 is made from Latigo leather, which is both a rigid and robust leather.

The interior of the collar is lined with felt to ensure the leather doesn’t cause chafing or skin irritation. The collar has a leather easy-grip handle to aid in giving the handler control when a leash isn’t available.  

The wide collar design aids in its overall durability.

The welded metal D-Ring will give confidence that it will not break if your large canine pulls or lunges.

The collar has a four adjustable point buckle providing a secure fit.

Though the collar is low profile and only comes in black, the detailed stitching gives it a nice finished appearance.

What I Liked

The heavy-duty Latigo leather

Sturdy metal buckle and D-ring

Soft felt liner

Ideal for strong breeds

What I Didn’t Like

Lack of breathability

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Things to Consider When Looking for an Indestructible Dog Collar

There are several things to keep in mind when choosing the right indestructible dog collar.

Some of the features to consider are:

Durability

Though you want an indestructible collar, a dog’s chewing ability varies depending on dog size, age, and strength.

For example, Mira is only 17 weeks old and still has her very sharp milk-teeth but not a lot of jaw strength. 

So, the damage to collars is usually in the form of ripping or fraying.

Though I need a durable collar for the other dogs in my house, I don’t need one as hearty as the Black Rhino or the REDLINEK-9.

And avoid flea & tick collars when you have a collar chewer!

Collar Width

Many of the durable collars are 1.5-inches wide; however, not all dogs can comfortably wear a collar of that width.

For example, Sophie coughs when she wears ones wider than one inch.

In addition to comfort, some dogs look better in collars not so wide.

Padding

Many of the durable collars are made with less flexible material so, padding will aid in ensuring ultimate comfort, especially for dogs with short hair.

D-Ring

It is best to find a collar with a metal D ring, especially if you have a powerful dog.

This will ensure they don’t break loose when pulling or lunging

Handle

Some of the tactical collars offer a handle on the collar. This is ideal for when you don’t have a leash or you require greater control up close and is safer for your fingers[2].

Buckle

A sturdy buckle is essential to an indestructible collar.

Metal buckles are best since they won’t crack under pressure.

Additionally, for safety, a quick release buckle is ideal.

Coat Length

Your dog’s coat plays a role in finding the ideal collar[3]. For dogs with longer hair, you may decide to choose a lightweight collar.

And for those with dogs with short hair and thin coats, making sure you get one with great padding is vital so the collar doesn’t chafe.

Conclusion

I have a hard time making just one recommendation since there are so many variables.

For people in my situation, who have a puppy with needle-sharp teeth but not a super strong bite, the Buckle-Down or Ruffwear would work perfectly. Also, for those who are looking for a collar with a bit more pizzazz than the solid earth tones colors, these brands offer a variety of patterns and bright colors.

For those pet parents like my friend Lisa, who has a German Shepard, a heartier collar like the Black Rhino or one of the tactical options would work best. He has long hair, so the leather collar wouldn’t be the best fit as it may become too warm.

So, unfortunately, I do not have just one recommendation for the best chew proof dog collar; it all depends on the type of chewing your dog is capable of as well as what would be the most comfortable.

Resources

https://www.petmd.com/dog/care/5-ways-collars-can-harm-your-dog

https://www.rush.edu/health-wellness/discover-health/preventing-dog-walking-injuries

https://petcentral.chewy.com/pet-collars-and-leashes-fitting-and-safety-tips

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