5 Things To Look At When Using A Dog Training Collar And Lead

Dog training collars are possibly the most important piece of equipment used to effectively obedience train and modify the behavior of your dog. They often go by other names, like a choke collar or choke chain. They are even referred to as a pinch collar or slip collar from time to time. When fitted round a dogs neck and attached to a leash or lead they can control the behavior of a dog with a simple tightening of pressure on the leash.

However a dog training collar and lead has to be used properly for it to be totally effective while at the same time being safe for your dog. This article will examine five things you should think about when getting a training collar. This will help you to understand how the collar works and how to use it effectively. Here goes.

1. Get the right fit of training collar " The collar must be of a size that is just right for your dog as one that is too tight will hurt the dog and be hard to get on. One that is too big will fall off and will not serve it purposes of training the dog. As a rule of thumb, the collar should fit snugly around the dogs neck with a bit of play in it.

Measure the neck of your pet. To give the collar a bit of play add an extra 2-3 inches (about 5 cm) to this measure. This should prove to give your dog enough movement but also keep you firmly in control. Generally a training collar will come in 2 inch (5 centimeter) increments so go for the nearest increment to your measurement if you can't find an exact match.

2. Putting the collar on your dog correctly " There will be detailed instructions with the collar that you purchase about placing it on your dog. Read these carefully as they will indicate what is too to tight for your dog and how you should go about putting the collar on. This could help to prevent hurting your dog if you were to fit the collar incorrectly.

3. Using the collar and leash properly " Above all don't use the collar to inflict pain or to punish your animal whenever the whim takes you. The collar and leash are a way to inform the dog that it is behaving in a way that is unacceptable. Only by being consistent will you be effective in communicating this to your dog. Never exert pressure on the leash for a long period as you will inevitably hurt the dog and confuse it.

4. Think about the weight and link size of the training collar. This should reflect the size of the animal that it will be used on. For instance a big dog like a St. Bernard would require a heavier chain with bigger links than a Jack Russell. Many chains will list which dogs are suitable for the type of chain.

5. Make sure of the positioning of the collar and lead on the dogs neck. For instance, the lead should be fixed to the collar at the top of the dogs neck. This will transfer any pressure you exert on the lead to the dog efficiently and make it understand quicker. It will also ease the pressure quickly once you ease off assuming that the dog has stopped behaving badly.

To close, ensure that the collar and lead are well constructed using sturdy materials. They are likely to get well used and roughly treated so need to withstand some poor treatment. You also don't want them to break at a vital moment in your obedience training program.

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