Most dogs get irritated from flea collars if its left on to long it sometimes causes sores on there neck. 

Right before you and your pet go out

Take a can of insect Repellent long lasting protection used for humans for Mosquitoes,Ticks,Biting Flies,Gnats,Chiggers, Fleas,

 Come on we treat them sometimes better than humans I've been useing on myself and my best friend my Dog for two years

If your pet has a bandanna,sweater,hat ,collar on spray in all those areas spray there tail and around that area

Theres no need to spray there face

Make sure to shield there eyes while spraying

Don't forget to spray yourself Fleas , Ticks, Chiggers will make you there new home just as well as your pet.  Enjoy your Day"