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dog collar

1. n. [Perforating]

A safety device used when running and retrieving tools or drill collars with a flush external surface that may easily pass through the rotary table slips. The dog collar is temporarily attached to the assembly between the tool joint and the slips. If the slips fail to hold the tool assembly, the dog collar will prevent the entire assembly from dropping through and being lost in the wellbore.

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