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Using a choke collar is in all likelihood one of the most debatable topics in dog training history. Use of the poorly named “choke chain” or “choke collar” has been debated for years.

Most old-school trainers–like me–believe that the proper use of one may be a very effective tool without being cruel or inhumane in any way. A chain collar is not always the right tool and I don’t commend one for each case. Many of the new wave, highly educated, young “schooled” dog trainers of today are opposed to their use. The new generation dog trainers say that choke collars are violent and inhumane, and ought to never be employed for any reason. These humans have in all likelihood never starred down an angry, 135 lb Rottweiller that is attempting to kill them; or a 3-year old, 75 lb Pit Bull who has never been taught to walk on a leash decently and is attempting to pull the arms off his owner; or any size dog that is altogether out of control. Their answer is to use treats and give positive reinforcement. Not all dogs are treat motivated or effortlessly distracted from their target so the reality is, that just doesn’t work sometimes. Many people likewise tell me that they’ve tried using a tame leader, which works only until their dog decides they want to kill the cat or another dog walking down the street. Then the “gentle” goes right out the window and they become inconceivable to handle pulling, lunging, growling and barking. So, what do you do?

I believe there are times when the use of a chain collar, or correction collar, as I prefer to call it, may make an impression on the dog without harming him or breaking his spirit. Now, I will tell you that a chain collar-if used incorrectly or in anger–CAN be a weapon. But, it may likewise be used as an effective training tool in the right hands. I always use this example. If you take a hammer and drive a nail into a board with it, it is a outstanding tool right? However, if you take the same hammer and hit an individual in the head with it, it becomes a terrible weapon.

The greatest share of the problem and misunderstanding when it comes to chain collars is that people do not use them properly. It starts with putting it on the dog’s neck correctly. The rectify way is to feed the chain through one of the end rings until the collar forms a “P” shape. With the dog on your LEFT side, slide the circle of the “P” over your dog’s head with the leg of the “P” pointing straight back toward you. This allows for a quick, stern “correction” to be made, but for the collar to become without any delay loose when tension is freed accordingly minimizing the pressure around the dog’s neck to a split second. I see it time and time again. The most mutual way to use a chain collar as a weapon is to put it on the dog backward where it cannot release, consequently locking it around a dog’s neck. Most persons who have a dog that pull them down the sidewalk undertake using a chain collar thinking it will stop the dog from pulling. This could not be more wrong. When a dog is in full-pull mode, his mind goes blank. The chain collar tightens around his neck, cuts off his air supply, and could cause severe harm to his throat. The dog just pulls harder and proceeds choking himself. They don’t seem to make the connection that if they stop pulling they’ll stop choking. The neverending pressure on the neck is using the collar as a weapon. (This same pressure on the neck may likewise occur with a regular strap collar.)

When the chain collar doesn’t stop the pulling, some people will then try the dreaded harness. This could be the worst item ever invented. I wish I had a dollar for each time someone has said to me that they purchased a harness to stop their dog from pulling. My next question is always, “Has he stopped pulling now with the harness”? Invariably they say, no, not really. If you think when it comes to it for a minute. Don’t they use harnesses on Huskies to pull sleds? Of course they do because the harness attaches to the firmest portion of the dog–his back and shoulders. So, doesn’t it make sense that attaching a leash to the firmest portion of your dog’s body isn’t going to stop him from pulling? It will stop him from choking but not from pulling. Not to mention, you can not control a dog and his motion by attaching a leash to his shoulders. You will have to control the head and neck. So, before you slip a “correction collar” around your dog’s neck, be sure you know the proper way to use it. Consult a professional, learn the technique and be a good dog handler and “Pack Leader” Remember, to get the results you want, you will have to give your dog clear signals so he knows incisively what you expect.

Good luck with your training!

Paul