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Choke Dog Collar
Reining in Fido with a Choke Dog Collar
A choke dog collar can be one of the most useful
implements in teaching an unruly dog how to behave. A
choke collar is simply a dog collar made out of leather
or chains that slips around the dogs neck like any
other collar. The difference is that one ends loops
through itself and attaches to a leash. When a dog tries
to outrun his owner, the collar will tighten around the
dogs neck. Only when the dog slows down again will the
collar loosen. When they are used properly, choke
collars make excellent training tools they are simple,
inexpensive, and effective. However, if it is used
incorrectly, the choke dog collar can injure or even
kill a dog.
There are some basic rules of thumb to apply when
purchasing or using a choke dog collar. The first is to
pick out the appropriate sized collar. The collar must
be tight enough not to fall off the pets head, but at
the same time it must be loose enough to allow the pet
to breathe freely when he is not straining it. The best
way to ensure that one has the correct sized collar is
to find a pet store that allows pets inside and then to
ask for help from a sales assistant to try one on.
The relaxing motion is crucial to the operation of a
choke dog collar. The collar is designed so that when
the dog is walking beside the owner, it will hang limply
around the dogs neck. However, if the dog tries to walk
or run away from his owner, the collar will pull taught
and press around the animals neck. The object of a
choke dog collar is to reinforce the discipline an owner
has already given his pet, ensuring that the animal
stays close by his owner.
One of the basic precautions with a choke dog collar is
to ensure that the animal is NEVER left alone with a
choke collar around his neck. This is akin to leaving a
baby in a pool by itself. It is not acceptable for any
length of time. There is too great a risk of the dog
choking itself and not being able to loosen the collar.
The second precaution to take with a choke dog collar is
to never attach the dogs tags to it. It is too easy for
one of them to get lodged the incorrect way and injure
the dog. Plus, a dog should only be on his choke collar
when absolutely necessary. Owners should purchase a
standard collar for the dog to wear on a more permanent
basis and the tags should be attached to this.
If used correctly, the choke dog collar is one of the
most economical purchases a dog owner can make to ensure
that an animal is trained correctly. It is an
inexpensive, yet highly effective training device to be
used as a first line offense in removing negative
behaviors from a dog.
About the Author
Abe Gardea is a full-time freelance writer and a
regular contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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