Choosing the right
Dog Collar for Dog Training

The best dog collar for everyday use is a flat leather collar. And there’s no need to have something that would fit a carthorse! Your dog will learn to respect pressure on the collar without having to resort to strong-arm tactics.

A good quality leather dog collar will be supple and comfortable for your dog to wear. The D-clip should be strong and welded. When you’re checking for strength, remember a dog collar’s only as strong as its weakest part, so you need to inspect the buckle and the stitching too.

Chain Collars ..

You need to learn how to use a check chain correctly or your training will not benefit. The trick is to use a quick zip-then-release action. If you are a novice it’s best if you do this under the supervision of a dog trainer.

A good compromise is the half-check dog collar. This is part webbing or leather, and part chain. Adjust the collar round your dog’s neck so that the D-rings are a couple of finger-widths apart. This will allow the zip-then-release action. But the half-check may also be used by clipping the lead to the dead link, i.e. a D-ring, and, correctly fitted, it’s quite safe to leave this type of dog collar on the dog all the time.

Click here for loads of information-packed books on dog training generally, and training equipment in particular.

And to take a look at a good selection of neckwear, starting with the flat leather collars, click here. You'll also find a good article on fitting a check chain so you don't end up strangling your dog with his dog collar!

Is there a Place for the Pinch Collar?

No ... not a good idea on anyone, unless you happen to be a torturer by profession.

We're talking about our friend the dog here.

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