The padding sits right where the metal ring used to press, and my dog stopped scratching at his neck within a day. It's soft enough that he doesn't even seem to notice it's there.
Claire D.★★★★★
The collar used to chafe that spot right behind her ears, but since I swapped in these 3/4-inch covers, she's stopped scratching at it entirely. The conductive silicone keeps the contact point working while clearly padding the metal away from her skin, and I've already ordered a second set.
William★★★★★
The silicone is much softer against her fur than the bare metal collar was, and she actually stopped scratching at her neck within a few days. The 3/4 inch size covers the contact points snugly without sliding around, and it seems to hold up fine on our daily walks.