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A dog training collar is a handy piece of equipment that can be used to obedience train your dog. No doubt you have heard it referred to as a slip collar, pinch collar, choke collar or possibly a choke chain but it is one and the same no matter the name. Essentially it fits around the dogs neck and is attached to a leash or lead. When the dog owner applies pressure to the leash, he or she can effectively control their pet.

Naturally a training collar will not be effective if it is not used correctly so that you can modify the dogs behavior but also ensure that it is not hurt or injured by the collar. This short article will address 5 issues about using a dog training collar effectively whilst keeping your dog safe.

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. Take into account the link size and weight of the training collar. They should reflect the type of dog that will be wearing the collar. So if you had a Bull Mastiff then you would want a heavy collar with larger links. If you had a toy Poodle then the wight and link size would be considerably less. Normally, the chain documentation or packaging will indicate the range or size of dog suitable to the type of collar.

5. Ensure that the collar and lead is correctly positioned on the dogs neck. For example the lead must be positioned at the top of the neck so that the slightest pull by you will be translated to the dog. It also means that the collar will loosen as soon as you ease the pressure on the lead.

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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