Dog Training Collar Tips

Making the proper choice in a dog training collar can have a significant impact on the success of any dog training program. Some new dog trainers will make the mistake of choosing a dog training collar that will not allow for adequate control during the training sessions.

We all have seen dog collars in numerous sizes and shapes. From head leaders to pronged choke collars, the choices available to dog owners are endless and can confuse you in what the proper one for your dog is. In our experiences we have not seen a dog training collar as effective as the classic choke collar.

The basic choke collar is an effective training tool that can be used on almost any size dog (for very small dogs, a nylon dog collar might be preferred). When used properly, the correction and response of the dog is almost immediate.

The key to using a choke collar effectively is to keep your dog collar loose when your dog is exhibiting proper behavior. For example, if your dog is heeling without pulling ahead, the choke collar should remain loose. If they begins to pull ahead, a quick "pop" or tightening of the collar will teach them that unwanted behavior has occurred. As soon as your dog's behavior has corrected, the collar is once again loosened.