Trendy Hound Tuesday; Collar Review

My furry cool raiser has been talking to Trendy Hounds recently; and decided on reviewing one of their Martingale Collars. My raiser left it up to them for picking the color/pattern - so it would be a complete surprise for us when it came!
With help, I opened the package yesterday... I found a beautiful pale blue collar; with a "puppy print" on it. (Paw prints, the word "Woof", fire hydrants, dog bones, food bowl). It fits me perfectly, and looks amazing on my shiny black fur!
My raiser was eager for "us" to try it out - so we went for a short walk; since I've been using a thin chain collar for a while - she didn't know how easy I would react to a nylon type collar (even though it's a martingale style).
She was quite surprised to find out how easy I handled with the new collar; and she's planning on letting me wear it on our next Christmas shopping trip! (pictures will be taken and posted), I think it will go very well with my Guide Dog uniform!
I few words from my furry fun raiser:

Rudy's really enjoying doing these reviews! I thought it would be a great addition to our blog (pet items only) and Rudy would think everyday is Christmas! He's doing a great job reviewing items, and I know he really enjoys this collar. It fits him very well; and does have some "padding" on the inside. He's not even noticed the difference with this collar compared to a chain or flat nylon I've had on him. He's worn it all day yesterday (besides in the crate) and all day today. I've always been a fan of martingale collars; when our pups are to young to wear a chain collar - we've always gotten one of these. It will be a great thing for Rudy to remember how to work with a nylon type collar. But for me to have the ease of knowing I can handle him. I've had great contact with Trendy Hounds, and not only do they sell collars - they also sell some amazing leashes! One of their collars would be a great Christmas gift to a dog owner, or your furry cute friend! Trendy Hounds also has a Etsy Shop, and sells their martingale collars/leashes there. Even if you aren't looking at buying one now - make sure to at least stop by and view them - they have a huge assortment of patterns/colors, perfect for a male or female pup!
I give this awesome shop a A+ all around, which is including their awesome shop name "Trendy Hounds", that's one of the best "brand" names I've seen!
Back to Rudy:

I'm so glad Trendy Hounds let us review one of their collars, I'm looking forward to working in town with it - and showing off to all my furry friends. My raiser did snap some wonderful pictures (seen below) and also took a very shaky movie (walking a dog while taking a movie...)
Trendy Hounds is a great shop, and would be the perfect place to buy a furry cool Christmas gift for your pup!
Enjoy the pictures of my new collar, don't forget to enter my Holiday Contest/Giveaway! (ends Dec 15 2010)

Rudy
The dog with a blog

(Movie taken by me - while I walk Rudy, he's on leash and wearing his new collar - we walk for a little bit, then I tell him "sit" and "Good boy")