choker chains on dogs?

[Red Devil]

Prong collars are better than choke chains. When I hear "choke chain" I think of two thing:

- inexperienced dog owners
- show dogs

Show dogs are kept on choke chains. Look closely.

Prong collars are better because they are LIMITED CHOKE. It's fine for dog show ppl to use choke chains because they know how. Your average dog owner has no idea how to use a choke chain.

Prong collars may seem more "violent" or whatever but they are actually safer than flat "choke" chains.

Used PROPERLY, choke chains and/of prong chains are very effective. If you would ike to learn more about these methods (using them correctly) then I suggest you do a search on

Leerburg.com

There are tutorials (both picture-only and video tutorials) about how to use chains on dogs. Great site.

thanks for the site...

 

[tcarswell]

I have always had large dogs (my last dog was a Great Dane mix and one of my current ones is a St. Bernard) and I am more against choke chains for them than for small dogs. Large dogs are capable of pulling a lot harder and don't always stop when they can't breath, so I think there is actually a greater risk using them on big dogs than on small dogs. The best alternative is the Gentle Leader that they sell at Petsmart and other pet stores. Most dogs do really well with it as long as it is put on them properly.

I have actually had good success with them good point. I only had to use a choke for one of my 3 dogs And like mentioned its temporary ofcourse Used in an educated fashion causing no harm and is now proudly on the shelf as its not needed anymore.

 

[sncboom]

I use a pinch collar in certain training exercises. You have to be aware of the proper fitment of the collar to see positive and safe results.