Dog Training Collar
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Dog training collars are effective tools for teaching your dog to obey your commands by restricting his natural inclinations to wander, run, investigate everything and mark territory. All dogs must be trained, especially larger breeds who can easily pull the owner along, jump on people and attack other dogs while defending his master. But because all dogs live to please, owners have an edge that can be used to shape behavior much to the benefit of both. Dog training collars can be classified according to the types of materials they are made from and how they’re used.
Choker Chains
These are probably the most popular and easily recognized training collar available. The choke collar consists of a length of chain or nylon rope with larger metal rings attached to both ends of the chain or rope. The collar is looped over the dog’s head and tightly slips or adjusts when the dog pulls against it. The dog is given a yank if it doesn’t obey a command. While the collar is effective, if the dog pulls too tightly the collar can restrict airflow and the dog can choke. The dog will soon learn to respond instantly when the chain is popped at the same time a verbal command is spoken.
Prong Dog Training Collars
Prong collars are made from open-ended chain links pointed toward the dog’s neck that create pressure points on the loose skin and are generally considered safer to use than traditional choke chains. When used correctly and combined with a verbal command, your dog quickly gets the message you want to convey. The prong collar doesn’t harm the dog nor does it restrict air flow. This action mimics an adult mother dog’s correcting behavior when she grabs a puppy’s loose neck skin.
Studded Dog Training Collars
Studded dog collars have sharp points and metal studs embedded in the collar base material that prevents another dog from biting the neck. This collar is favored by some males because it looks “macho.” While it may appear that way, this dog training collar is the best protection for a mild-mannered or older dog when interacting with more aggressive canines.
Halter Dog Collars
These brand name Haltie, Gentle Leader collars function like a horse collar because it is fastened around the back of the dog’s neck, below his eyes and over his muzzle. This halter provides control over a dog's direction and movement without restricting airflow, panting, drinking or grasping objects in his mouth. Pressure on this type of collar pulls the dog's head towards the handler.
Martingale Collars
Martingale Collars have a long leash made of leather, chain, or nylon, attached to a chain or leather loop. Pulling the leash tightens the collar, but the wide collar section prevents the chain from tangling in the dog's coat or restricting his airway, making it an effect dog training collar.
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