I attended the training in Taman Desa. I noticed that the dogs which attended the training are all wearing their leash around the neck rather than using a harness. Is there a particular reason for this?
For my doggy, I am using a harness. I dont really like using the collar around the neck because I think that this will sufocate the neck of the dog and cause choking.
Re: [janthk] Leash around collar instead of Harness
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Hi,
Just read your quiry, actually the choke collar is the best collar all round for training and control plus the dog will know it's limitation as to how far he can go without choking. What ever the dog you may have, when you take your dog out it must alway do a heel and not just wonder a few feet away from you. You send your dog for training to behave and that is what it should be doing, a harness is not good in this respect. a harness would be good when your dog is steady that is it will do after you have commanded it. I do not use a choke collar to train, I use an electronic collar so I do not choke the dog at any one time. My Weimer, 3 years of age is on choke collar now as she is a very steady dog and work well when she goes out. She is back on the electronic collar sometimes just for re-enforcement. My Dob is however on electronic collar most of the time as she is only a year old, very hyper, easily distracted and challenges me very so often so until such time she will not be on a choke collar.
So, in short use a choke collar always as it is the best.
Re: [PSY] Leash around collar instead of Harness
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Thanks for the explanation. It is very clear. Now I understand. Hmmmm.... I wonder how Scruffy will react when I use the choke collar? He has never worn it before.
Oh and by the way, how does the electronic collar work?
Re: [janthk] Leash around collar instead of Harness
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Hi again,
E-collar, it is a gadget that works by remote whereby it gives it gives a very minute electrical irritation to the dog while you give it the command. If you have tried those electronic machine whereby it massages you, the feeling is the same. How big the shock can be regulated by you the handler. For me it is better than the choke collar as you do not have to yank it to get it's attention. You should really see it and feel it then you will know. If you like to know more you can contact me at or see a demo on www.fredhassen.com My Weimeraner was three when she was on e-collar and within three days she can do a perfect heel. I did not really have to use the collar much after that. As mentioned if you wish to know more drop me a line.
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Hi janthk,
The admin has edited my reply slightly but if you wish to contact me try 012 231-1032. My intention must have been construe as a business proposition, can't really balme them as there are some who would abuse the system.
Re: [Sydney] Leash around collar instead of Harness
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Hi Sydney,
Just read and noted your comments and advise and would like to find out why you are against the use of a choke chain collar. As far as I can see the only reason is when one's dog do not know how to heel accordingly plus a major fault for the dog is rushing, that is when walking at heel once there is another dog walks by it just darts at the dog.
For me that is just lack of control. Grateful for your opinion certainly like to learn something new.
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