The basic dog training collar goes by many names, including choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and
slip collar.
While I still am not clear on how Best Friends determines a home visit, I am glad to hear they microchip all dogs, (and I hear now also provide non
slip collars) but that certainly doesn't help if a dog is injured (or worst) in a home or outside of a home due to either a lack of awareness or a lack or training / suggestions given by the rescue after an observation of the current set up.
Equipment required on the first night of class is a 6 foot leash (preferably leather) and a chain
slip collar (that measures ONLY 2 inches larger than your dog's neck) to class.
Dogs should wear well - fitting buckle or
slip collars made of leather, fabric, or chain.
Use a harness,
slip collar, well - fitted collar, choke chain, or prong collar when out walking so he can't slip out of the restraint if panicked or aroused.
Harnesses are also much more secure for dogs that have a tendency to
slip their collars.
After the 4th of July, shelters are inundated with dogs that have fled their yards, homes and
slipped their collars because of the fear that fireworks instill.
Use a Martingale / Greyhound / No
Slip collar or harness when walking your Sheltie.
Slip collars (commonly called choke chain or check chains) are made of metal links or rolled material such as nylon or leather.
A martingale or limited -
slip collar offers greater control without the danger of choking.
Historically,
slip collars have been used as a matter of course, mostly in North America and the UK.
Microchipping is the best way to insure that your pet can be identified if he /
she slips a collar or loses ID tags,
Martingale collars (also called limited -
slip collars) are usually made of flat nylon with a smaller fixed - length section (made of either nylon or a short length of chain) that, when pulled on by the leash, shortens up tightening the collar around the dog's neck, to a limited extent.
Your dog will have nothing but comfort around their neck when wearing a backout collar as they are more gentle than choke collars or
slip collars with prongs.
Some dogs can free themselves from prong collars with large wire looped sides by shaking their head so that the links pop out, so some trainers have come to use a second collar (usually an oversize
slip collar) in addition to the prong collar so when this happens the dog does not run loose.
Like
the slip collar, the prong collar is placed high on the dog's neck, just behind the ears, at the most sensitive point.
The design of the prong collar is such that it has a limited circumference unlike
slip collars which do not have a limit on how far they can constrict on a dog's neck.
Leashes and
slip collars are available for purchase during class.
If
a slip collar is used at all, it must be narrow and made of nylon.
The martingale collar is also known as a limited -
slip collar.
They can not be hit or jerked when corrected and must not be controlled with a metal
slip collar.
• Walk the dog with
a slip collar and on a short leash, but try to stay relaxed so that the leash is not tight.
I make my own
slip collars out of soft cotton rope.
Obedience,
a slip collar and muzzle, and avoidance can all be used together.
If your dog is a tough puller or finds ways to
slip a collar somehow every time, a harness or a halter may be a better option for you.
Choices include a plain flat or round buckle collar, a prong collar, a chain or nylon
slip collar, a martingale collar, or a head halter.
Its unique construction keeps
the slip collar at the top of your dog's neck where you can more effectively control and correct your dog.
This will be the same evaluation we do in a shelter setting, and it means we'll take the dog from you and put a chain
slip collar on your dog for our own safety.
Like other training aides —
the slip collar or your voice — the crate can be misused and do more harm than good to your pet.
If the dog pulls against the leash, the large loop tightens enough to keep the dog from
slipping his collar, but not enough to choke him.
If your new pet isn't trained to walk on a leash, it's a good idea to get a chest harness or
a slip collar.
Dogs should wear well - fitting buckle or
slip collars (including martingales) or body harnesses.
And then: dog, training collar (
slip collar), 4 to 6 foot leather leash, soft treat (bait), DOG TOY (preferably on a rope / string).
Some trainers use the prong collar for a couple of practice sessions, then leave it on the dog's neck along with the buckle or
slip collar so they can switch the leash back and forth if necessary.
Slip collars should fit just below the dog's ears for good results.
Today, the chain collar has been joined by a nylon version, a snap - on
slip collar, a humane choker, a Halti head collar, and a no - pull halter.
A harsh jerk with
a slip collar can damage a dog's trachea.
A pinch collar may be preferred in these situations, although some trainers have great success with the humane choker or the nylon snap - on
slip collar.
Unlike the chain
slip collar, it puts even pressure around the neck by pinching the skin in a band about a half inch wide.
Make sure to use an appropriate dog collar for the situation such as
a slip collar.
To fit
the slip collar properly put
the slip collar on the dog so that the live ring can be used to tighten the collar.
Slip Leash: The slip leash is a leash and collar in one, combining a leash with
a slip collar.
The chain
slip collar comes in two - inch increments and has a ring at each end.
Harsh jerks on
the slip collar can damage the dog's trachea.
The clip - on nylon
slip collar comes in one - inch increments.
Do not use the nylon
slip collar that fits over the dog's head like the chain
slip collar; effective corrections are almost impossible with this collar.
For older puppies and adult dogs, use a training collar or head collar, either a chain
slip collar with medium - sized links, a nylon collar that can be fit around the dog's neck instead of over his head, a prong collar, or a Promise Gentle Leader, depending on personal preference and the dog's behavior.
You can also find «limited
slip collars», also called limited choke collars or Martingale collars.
A slip collar is a training tool and should not be used as a standard collar.
When the dog pulls at the leash, the limited
slip collar will tighten in a way that's unpleasant, but not dangerous or painful.