If you're looking
for choke chains, prong collars or shock collars, or any other method that uses pain or intimidation, this is not the place for you.
Not exact matches
In spite of all the hurdles I face with running a business in an under appreciated profession, I simply can't imagine returning to the hospital, where we faced consequences of short - staffing, out - dated policies, rigorous rules that were detrimental to optimal outcomes and the client's experience, and power struggles among all
chains of command that ultimately
choked any effort
for improvement.
Sharp's goal
for the shelter training program is to show people how to communicate clearly with their dogs in a manner that focuses on positive motivation rather than correction - based training that might include yanking on the leash, yelling at the dog, or using prong collars and
choke chain collars.
In the hands of an experienced trainer, a
choke chain can be used appropriately, but
for the most part your average person has no idea what an appropriate use of a
choke chain entails.
Choke Chain Collar Choker chain collars are used for training and can safely inhibit your dog from running away, tugging on the lead, or jum
Chain Collar Choker
chain collars are used for training and can safely inhibit your dog from running away, tugging on the lead, or jum
chain collars are used
for training and can safely inhibit your dog from running away, tugging on the lead, or jumping.
In fairness certain kinds of «
choke»
chains such as fur savers are a good option
for people who know how they should be fit and want an option that isn't going to interrupt their dogs coat if it's fluffy.
Our mission includes promoting mandates
for transparency among dog professionals on methods used; transparency on the potential consequences of those methods; and the banning of aversive equipment, including, but not limited to, shock collars, prong collars and
choke chains.
She knows that «the hardest thing in the world to get rid of is the automatic pop movement; the wrist - flick / bicep - flex of a well - timed,
choke -
chain collar pop stays in the body
for years.»
For best results use with a snug fitting collar, not as effective with a
choke chain.
No
choke chain jerks needed, only positive reinforcement and a happy wagging tail
for your (now) well behaved pet.
WHN Teams use humane training and handling techniques, and do not rely on physical force such as pushing the dog's hips into a sit position, using
choke chains, or jerking / popping the leash
for compliance.
A
chain (
choke) or pinch (cleat) collar that has been fitted by a trainer is permitted
for training purposes or to walk the dog, but may not be left on the dog otherwise.
WHN teams use human training and handling techniques, and do not rely on physical force such as pushing the dog's hips into a sit position, using
choke chains, nor jerking the leash
for compliance.
For this reason, I haven't included
choke chains, shock collars or prong collars on any of my «best of» lists.
Front - clip harnesses (often called «no pull») are best
for this and can be a pain - free alternative to
choke chains or prong collars.
From Dog Welfare Campaign «Quite often,
for example, dogs will associate the pressure from a
choke chain with the word «heel», but not with their pulling.
It is best
for your dog if you avoid using a
choke chain.
Although
choke -
chain collars are necessary
for controlling some dogs and are commonly used in obedience training, they should be removed when not actually required, because animals can catch such devices on projections and be strangled.
Worse than that, according to the American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior, are punishment - based «training collars» (i.e.,
choke chains, electronic and pinch collars, etc.), which are used by people who are often looking
for a quick or «easy» way to modify the behavior of their dog.
Training collars, also known as
choke chains, are often used
for training.
Please also: — Bring water
for yourself and your dog — Bring a 6 foot (minimum) flat webbed leash (or something similar)-- in other words, no
chained leashes as you'll need something that slides nicely through your hand — Have your dog equipped in a standard web buckle collar or harness — please, no prong collars or
choke collars — Bring TREATS!
«There's never a reason to use a
chain link or
choke collar, prong collar (cartoon dog looking collar), or electronic collar (punishing a dog with a jolt) on a puppy, or
for that matter, any dog.»
Avoid trainers who recommend using physical force (e.g. alpha rolling, pushing a dog into position, hitting,
choke chain or pinch collar correction) or methods / devices that have the potential
for harm, as an acceptable way to train.
Look
for a trainer that uses reward - based training methods and avoids
choke chains, which can catch on the obstacles and cause your dog serious injury.
Old school methods of using dominance, fear, pain, physical corrections, hanging puppies, physical force,
choke chains, prong collars, shock collars, flexi - leashes will not be used or tollerated
for the health, safety, and both physical / mental well being of puppies and other Clients in Class.
No spike,
chain, or
choke collars allowed
for safety reasons.
Other requirements of adoption: No
choke chains, prong collar or electric fence allowed Other program features: Adoptive families offered 1 free year membership Considerations
for Intake / Surrender: Temperament
Training dogs by scaring or hurting them through physical intimidation using
choke, prong, or electric shock collars, «alpha» rolls, muzzle grabs, or throwing things (
chains, water balloons) at dogs can slow training, damage the human / dog relationship, and contribute to the development of aggression as self - defense
for the dog.
(Avoid electronic collars, prong collars,
choke chains, noise deterrents, etc.) You are looking
for a trainer to make your life easier, not harder and potentially more dangerous!
Not only can you use it to
chain together quick knockout combos, but the lanyard doubles as a garrote
for choking out guards.
But single - use plastics, which you use
for a few minutes and then discard, have created a major pollution problem - our ocean is filling up with plastic trash,
choking fish and marine life and even entering the human food
chain.