Dogs Training Blog

Everyone has different views on what kind of training methods (collars/harnesses in particular) to use. As far as collars go (prongs, chokes, electrics, etc.) is there a time when it’s okay to stop using the device, and switch to a regular (flat) collar?I’ve heard arguments for both sides. My parents (not the *best* dog owners in the world) are avid choke chain users and cannot understand me switching two of our dogs to flat collars and one to a martingale (she has a large neck and tiny head) rather than use chokes their whole lives. All three dogs walk wonderfully on leashes.Personally, I think once your dog is trained to walk well on a leash, the training device shouldn’t be needed anymore. However, it wouldnt be the first time I am wrong about something . I *am* still learning.What’s right?

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