Dog Choke or Slip Training Collar

Dog training choke collars or choke chains go by many names, most of which are more appropriate to the collars true function, such as a slip collar, a correction collar or a training collar.

Dog training slip collars are one of the most popular and most commonly used tools to teach dog’s obedience commands and leash manners. There are a few things that will make using your collar more effective. These are:

• Fit of the dog-training collar; the proper fit makes it safer and easier to use.

• How the training collar is put on. There is a right way and a wrong way.

• How the collar is used. It should be used as a sharp reminder or as a guide; it should not be used with constant heavy pressure, such as to choke the dog.

• Weight of the chain or size of the links.

• Collar placement on the dog.

The dog training collars work best when fitted properly. The dog training collar is the ideal size if it fits snugly, but comfortably over the dog's head. You don't want it too tight, but you don't want it too loose either. If it is too tight, it will be difficult to take off and put on. If it's too loose it may accidentally slip off the dog's head when the head is lowered.

Your dog should only wear the collar during training sessions. Use the collar only when you plan to enforce commands. Putting the collar on the dog tells your dog, "you need to pay extra attention to me for what we're doing next." Do not use the collar on everyday, meandering walks, when the dog is unsupervised, or without a leash attached. A choke collar chokes. An unattended animal could get caught on something and then choke himself.

A choke collar is used both to remind your dog you need his attention and to correct the dog. The former is simply a matter of procedure and routine. The latter is the "choke". Don't think that choking is going to leave your dog coughing and wheezing. Worn correctly, the collar releases very quickly. The device is meant to simulate the way in which momma-dogs grab troublemaking offspring by the back of the head with a little shake.

To perform a correction, the trainer pulls the collar or a leash attached to it firmly and quickly. Say "No!" while doing so in a firm voice. The trainer then releases the tension just as soon as they apply it. The release is the difference between a humane, effective correction and literally choking the dog.

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