Using Dog Training Collars For Dog Obedience Training

He first thing to consider when using dog training collars for dog obedience training is to choose the right collar for your dog. There are several to choose from including pinch prong collars, choke collars, shock collars, halters and gentle leaders and getting more popular all the time, shock collars. Below, we are going to tell you about dog training collars and the ones you could use for obedience training.

Lets first look at the choke collar. This collar is a simple collar. In most cases, a small chain with hoops attached to each end. One of the ends is passed threw the other creating the choke collar. A leash is attached to the loose hoop, then as the leash tightens, the chain closes causing a tight fit on the dogs neck. The harder he, or you pulls the more the choking effect. This collar is especially useful when first teaching a dog to wear a leash. Or a difficult dog who wants to go his own way regardless of which way you go.

You may consider a pinch prong collar. This collar may sound cruel, and many people are hard set against it. In reality it is one of the most humane collars that you can use.Seriously, think about it. What does a mother dog do to correct her puppies? She pinches them on the neck.

That’s exactly what this collar does, as they pull, it pinches. Just think of an alternative, a choke collar. With the choke collar, the collar constricts on the dogs neck, and his trachea. Choke collars are not recommended for dogs with fragile half round trachea, such as Jack Russell terriers and Dash-hounds as well as other small breeds. Here again, the pinch collar would be the wisest choice.

The pinch prong collar only requires about 20 percent the pulling power to get the same result a choke collar would. This makes them very useful for disabled people relying on there dogs for support. These collars actually saves dogs lives, when other collars can’t control the animal, many times the pinch prong collar will.

Another effective collar is the shock collar. This collar should only be used as a last resort. In the hands of the wrong person this collar can do mare harm than good, often leaving the animal broken spirited and skittish. Make sure when selecting a collar of this type that you get one designed for your type of dog. You probably don’t want to use one designed for a Great Dane on a chihuahua.

Some of these collars have different settings allowing for use on different animals. Be sure to read the manual completely and be totally familiar with the devise before using it. Letting your nephew try it out with his drinking buddies is probably not a good idea.

There are other collars that spray mist on the dog, make noises and other stimulus to help train your dog. Some may be better than others for your application. Make sure to do your home work and find the best one for your particular needs.