| Dog training collars are obviously necessary and | | | | used dog training collars by professional trainers. |
| very effective tools in dog training. The dog's | | | | This kind of collar has dulled tips on the collar |
| collar is the point of physical control that the | | | | surface touching the dog's neck. Like the choke |
| trainer uses to make contact with the dog. There | | | | collar, the trainer can control the tightening and |
| are many different training methods and styles | | | | loosening of the collar. As a way of correction, |
| used by professional trainers and as a result there | | | | the trainer will pull the collar and the blunted tips |
| are many different types of training collars. A | | | | will tighten around the dog's neck, without piercing |
| quick check of on line pet supply retailers will find | | | | his skin. It is important however to maintain |
| even more collars available in the market. You will | | | | caution in using these collars. There is a thin line |
| find that each one has its own unique set of | | | | between constructive correction and animal abuse. |
| features that makes them ideal for specific types | | | | This type of collar should really be left to the |
| of training. | | | | professional trainer or handler. |
| The standard variety, like leather or strong nylon | | | | Electronic and citronella training collars are very |
| is most advisable when simply training a dog to do | | | | popular with many dog trainers. They are |
| basic stuff such as sit, jump, or stay. This is | | | | especially useful in correcting dog behavior when |
| dependent of course on the size of the dog. | | | | the dog is not on a lead. It is also very effective |
| Nylon collars are ideal for smaller dogs. Leather | | | | in aversion training like that used to train hunting |
| collars are ideal for bigger dog breeds. Nowadays, | | | | dogs to avoid rattlesnakes and porcupines. The |
| those who want to train their pet dogs for simple | | | | remote controls on this type of collar has the |
| everyday commands even have the option to | | | | ability to make corrections from as far away as |
| choose embellished collars. But for dog training, | | | | one mile. Correction is accomplished through either |
| high quality collars should be given more | | | | electronic stimulation or a spray of citronella once |
| preference. | | | | the command is given via the remote control. |
| Basic choke collars are one of the best dog | | | | These collars also have a tone feature where the |
| training collars around. Choke collars give the | | | | handler can communicate with the dog by sending |
| trainer instant correction and control by tightening | | | | a set of tone commands to either approve of a |
| the collar around the dog's neck. During the | | | | behavior or to warn the dog to correct its |
| training session when the dog is behaving in the | | | | behavior prior to receiving stimulation. |
| proper manner, or obedient in following | | | | No matter what training methods are employed |
| commands, the collar stays loose and comfortable | | | | by the trainer a quality dog training collar will be |
| around the dog's neck. In the event however that | | | | required to achieve the training goals. Wisdom and |
| the dog starts misbehaving or commits a training | | | | discernment should always be used when using |
| mistake, the trainer can easily tighten the collar as | | | | any training collar. Failure to do so may result in |
| a way of correction. This technique communicates | | | | unwanted behaviors or even physical damage to |
| to the dog the proper response to a command. | | | | the dog's health. |
| Prong collars, or pinch collars are another widely | | | | |