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Dog Choke Collar
Teaching With A Dog Choke Collar
Sometimes training our dogs to do the things we want
them to do, when we want them to do it takes more than
just vocal commands and positive reinforcement. With
particularly hyper or determined dogs sometimes the use
of a dog choke collar can be very beneficial in coaxing
your furry friend to slow down and listen to your
commands and behave in the manner youd like him to. A
dog choke collar can be used for short times, or
throughout life to aide in proper behavior or training.
A dog choke collar is a collar that tightens or pinches
the dogs neck if he pulls to hard on a leash, or if the
collar itself is pulled on. This is an effective cause
and effect way to teach an animal what behaviors are
acceptable to you. The tightening or pinching doesnt
harm your dog, or even provide more than momentary
discomfort, but it sends a clear signal to him that you
want him to stop what he is doing. Because dogs learn
more proficiently with cause and effect training, a
choke collar is ideal for teaching very simple or
complex behaviors, tricks, or obedience.
Purchasing a dog choke collar is something that should
be done with care. Proper fitting of the choke collar is
necessary to insure that you are providing only a
minimum amount of discomfort and not hurting or
puncturing the skin. Choke collars are about cause and
effect, not inflicting permanent damage. The effect of
the choke collar should be momentary and should let up
as soon as the behavior is modified so proper fitting is
necessary. Knowing the approximate weight of your dog
and his size is helpful when purchasing a choke collar.
If you are in doubt, ask for help at the pet store you
visit to purchase the collar.
The first few times you try to walk or train your dog
with the use of a choke collar he may be very resistant.
After a few times of experiencing the choke collar, your
dog will probably not react accept when he experiences
the choking or pinching sensation. As your dog learns
the cause and effect, you should see his behavior
improve, especially if used while trying to leash train.
Just like people, dogs have different moods and there
are certain stimuli that may set him off so he if
forgets the cause and affect every once in awhile cut
him some slack, but remain consistent.
If you have a particularly aggressive or anxious dog you
may want to consult your veterinarian before employing
the use of a dog choke collar. Your vet may be able to
give you tips and suggestions to use in conjunction with
the choke collar, or suggest other options if your dog
does not seem to be a candidate for a choke collar.
Although some may think a dog choke collar is not a
humane way to train, it really is one of the most
effective ways to teach your dog what you want him to
do, and when. After just a short time, youll see that
your dog responds well to the choke collar and doesnt
mind it at all.
About the Author
Rachel Johnson has been married for five years and
resides in Texas with her husband and children. Rachel,
a freelance writer, is the proud owner of a
five-year-old Golden Retriever and two fat cats and
worked as a vet technician for three years. She is
a new contributor to http://www.my-dog-collar.com
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