Two Comfort Pads, Two Approaches
When your dog needs a comfort pad for an RX e-collar, the choice often comes down to two options: the CPAD-030 Plastic Comfort Pad and the CPAD-032 Titanium Flex Wings. Both are designed to improve comfort during training, but they take very different approaches to solving the same problem. The right pick depends on your dog's fur type and any skin sensitivities.
The CPAD-030 is a fully conductive plastic pad made for dogs with metal allergies. The CPAD-032 uses titanium contact points on flexible wings, aimed at dogs with thick, dense fur. Here is how they compare.
Product Facts at a Glance
- CPAD-030 Plastic Comfort Pad: Fully created with conductive plastic. Created for dogs with skin sensitivities to all metals. Developed for dogs with short to medium single coated fur. The plastic construction eliminates metal contact, making it suitable for dogs that react to stainless steel or other metals. Its best use is on short to medium single coats.
CPAD-030 Plastic Comfort Pad - CPAD-032 Titanium Flex Wings – Regular: Gold Titanium wings finished with Titanium Contact Points. 2 wings with a more aggressive design finished with titanium contact points to reach the skin on dogs with long, thick dense fur. The titanium finish is gentle on sensitive skin while the wing design pushes through thick fur for reliable contact. This pad is built for heavy-coated breeds.
CPAD-032 Titanium Flex Wings – Regular
Fur Type and Skin Sensitivity
If your dog has a short, single coat and you suspect a metal allergy, the CPAD-030 Plastic Comfort Pad is the straightforward choice. Its conductive plastic surface avoids metal entirely, so there is no risk of a reaction. It is also the more affordable option at $8.75.
For dogs with long, thick, or double coats, the CPAD-032 Titanium Flex Wings are better suited. The two flexible wings use titanium contact points that push through dense fur to reach the skin. Titanium is a hypoallergenic metal, so even dogs with sensitive skin may tolerate it well. The CPAD-032 is priced at $16.50.
Key Differences Between the Two Pads
- Material: CPAD-030: Conductive plastic (metal-free). CPAD-032: Gold titanium wings with titanium contact points.
- Best for coat type: CPAD-030: Short to medium single coated fur. CPAD-032: Long, thick, dense fur.
- Skin sensitivity: CPAD-030: Dogs with sensitivity to all metals. CPAD-032: Dogs with sensitive skin that can tolerate titanium.
- Design: CPAD-030: Solid plastic pad. CPAD-032: Two flexible wings for fur penetration.
- Price: CPAD-030: $8.75. CPAD-032: $16.50.
Compatibility Note
Both pads are compatible with the same range of receivers: ET-300, FT-330, ET-400, ET-800, UL-1200, EZ-900, PE-900, FE-580, RX-090, RX-120, RX-150, 300TS, and 400TS. The CPAD-032 is also listed as compatible with the RX-070 and RX-050 receivers, though that information is not confirmed in the supplied data for the CPAD-030. Check your receiver model before ordering.
What the Supplied Information Does Not Cover
The catalog does not include instructions for cleaning, battery life, or specific fitting steps for either pad. For maintenance, follow the general care guidelines that came with your e-collar system. If your dog has a known metal allergy, the CPAD-030 is the safer bet; if your dog has a thick coat and no metal sensitivity, the CPAD-032 is likely more effective.
