May 2009 Archives

6

Shopping For Dog Training Collars

Picking from among all the various dog training collars available could be confusing however it needn't be. To be able to pick the top training collar for your dog, there are some tips you need to keep in mind. Training collars should be worn to train, control and protect your dog. They should in no way be utilized as a means of punishment or to harm your dog.

Neal B asked:

where do people buy these fake diamond strands that they are sewing to dog collars and selling them for fifty bucks on ebay?I think they are just costume necklaces,I bought one but it only has three rows of square diamonds that are about 3 inches long.I figure if i find where to get the fake diamonds i can make one that covers the entire collar.thanks for any input

Small Dog Harness

Selection of the most effective type of dog training collar for your personal training goals is only the first step. Additionally you must ensure it is the correct size and that you know the way to utilize it the right way. Even the best collar may not be appropriate when it is not used properly.

Types Of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and ordinary pet collars perform fine for their intended purpose, but aren't regarded as "training collars" so are not covered here.

Prong collars have the appearance of a thing out of a medieval torture chamber that would be really painful. Used properly, they are quite humane. Prong dog training collars were at first constructed from metal prongs linked with one another in chain fashion. Currently they are also obtainable made out of plastic material that is preferred by many. These collars control the dog by means of slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If used over aggressively, they will cause pain so care should be used.

Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters resemble and work in a manner similar to harnesses intended for horses. They operate by directing the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness does an extremely good job of controlling the head. Whilst they might look to be very restrictive, the dog rapidly gets used to them. They are particularly helpful in handling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars remain widely used and are also recommended for use in many 4H dog training programs despite the debate surrounding their use. Used correctly, they are acceptable dog training collars, however are easy to misuse. If they are placed on the dog improperly, if links become twisted or if an excess of pressure is used by the handler, they can, in fact, become instruments of torture. For me personally, I stopped using choke collars a long time ago and will never return to them. There are so many far better dog training collars readily available.

Electronic dog collars are intended to give the dog a slight shock upon command from the handler. The severeness can be adjusted from a minor buzz or tingle to get the dogs' notice to a more serious jolt. These shouldn't be used on small or fearful dogs and only following discussion of your situation with a respected trainer. Shock collars could easily harm your dog if used thoughtlessly.

Whatever your own personal needs, you'll find the suitable collar from the wide selection of dog training collars readily available online. Take a couple of minutes to look through our website and convert your demanding dog into a pleasant,nicely socialized partner.

Filed under Dog Collars by  #

5

Shopping For Dog Training Collars

Selecting from amongst all the many dog training collars available is often confusing however it needn't be. To be able to pick out the best training collar for your dog, there are several tips you should bear in mind. Training collars are meant to be worn to teach, control and protect your dog. They must in no way be used as a method of punishment or to harm your dog.

Yanda asked:

My partner and I are going to buy a collar and leash for our new puppy (we haven't collected him yet but want to be 100% prepared). The breeder showed us a half check collar with leash but to me this looked like the old choke chain. I don't agree with any kind of collar that is going to cause discomfort to my baby (even though I know these are good for training the dog not to pull). I want something comfortable but effective - should I go for soft leather. What would be your advice, I have looked at many websites and there are so many different types to choose from. Thanks x

Personalized Dog Collars

Choice of the most effective type of dog training collar for ones personal training goals is just the first step. You also need to make sure it's the correct size and that you understand the way to use it properly. Even the best collar may not be suitable if it's not utilized properly.

Kinds of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and standard pet collars perform fine for their intended purpose, but are not viewed as "training collars" thus won't be included here.

Prong collars have the appearance of a thing out of a medieval torture chamber that could be very unpleasant. Used properly, they are quite humane. Prong dog training collars were at first made up of metallic prongs linked with one another in chain fashion. Currently they are also offered constructed from plastic which is preferred by many. These collars control your dog by slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If utilized over aggressively, they can injure so care is needed.

Head halters such as Haiti and Gentle Leader halters look like and work in a fashion similar to harnesses for horses. They function by directing the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness really does an extremely good job of controlling the head. While they may seem to be overly restrictive, the dog easily becomes used to them. They are particularly effective in handling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars continue to be popular and are also recommended for use in many 4H dog training programs notwithstanding the controversy around their use. Utilized properly, they are suitable dog training collars, however are easy to misuse. If they are placed on the dog improperly, if links become twisted or if an excess of force is employed by the handler, they can, indeed, become instruments of torture. Personally, I ceased using choke collars a long time ago and will never return to them. There are too many superior dog training collars on the market.

Electronic dog collars are designed to give the dog a small shock on command of the handler. The severeness can be fine-tuned from a minor buzz or tingle to get the dogs' interest to a more severe jolt. These should never be used on tiny or timid dogs and only subsequent to discussion of your situation with a reliable trainer. Shock collars could easily hurt your dog if used thoughtlessly.

What ever your individual requirements, you can find the proper collar from the wide range of dog training collars available on the internet. Spend a few minutes to scan our site and convert your difficult dog into an enjoyable,well socialized partner.

Filed under Dog Collars, Dog Leads by  #

12

Selecting Dog Training Collars

Picking from among all of the many dog training collars available could be puzzling however it doesn't need to be. To choose the top training collar for your dog, there are some items you should bear in mind. Training collars are designed to be used to teach, manage and safeguard your dog. They must never be used as a means of punishment or to harm your dog.

soul_cade asked:

We have allot of land, and we're pretty far from the road. My Dog is free to run around where ever she wants during the day. She will sometimes go into the road, and I can't be there to tell her no, as its to far away. I also don't know when she will go into the road so I can wait around and follow her out there. Also I can't put up a fence and can't use the shock collar, and probably wouldn't unless I tried it out on myself first. Is there another way to stop her from going into the road here at the house? Thank You

Dog Collars And Leashes

Selection of the most effective style of canine training collar for ones personal training objectives is only the first step. You also must ensure it is the correct size and that you understand the way to utilize it the right way. Even the best collar may not be suitable if it's not utilized properly.

Kinds of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and ordinary dog collars do the job fine for their intended purpose, however aren't regarded as "training collars" so will not be included here.

Prong collars have the look of a thing out of a medieval torture chamber that would be quite unpleasant. Used properly, these are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were initially constructed from metal prongs linked with one another in chain fashion. Nowadays they're also obtainable constructed from plastic material that is recommended by many. These collars control your dog by means of slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If utilized over aggressively, they're able to cause pain so care should be used.

Head halters such as Haiti and Gentle Leader halters resemble and function in a fashion similar to harnesses intended for horses. They operate by means of guiding the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness does a remarkably good job of controlling the head. Although they may appear to be very restrictive, the dog easily gets used to them. They are especially effective in handling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars remain widely used and are also recommended for use in numerous 4H dog training programs despite the controversy surrounding their use. Utilized correctly, they are suitable dog training collars, however they are easy to misuse. If they are placed on the dog incorrectly, if links come to be twisted or if too much force is used by the handler, they can, indeed, become devices of torture. For me personally, I discontinued using choke collars years ago and will never return to them. There are so many superior dog training collars on the market.

Electronic dog collars are designed to give the dog a small shock upon command of the handler. The intensity can be fine-tuned from a small buzz or tingle to get the dogs' attention to a more severe jolt. These should never be used on small or fearful dogs and only subsequent to discussion of your situation with a reputable dog trainer. Shock collars could easily harm your dog if used carelessly.

Whatever your own personal needs, you will find the suitable collar from the a wide variety of dog training collars readily available on the web. Take a few momemts to scan our site and convert your challenging dog into an agreeable,well socialized friend.

Filed under Dog Leads, Dog Training by  #

8

Dog Training Collars

Picking from among all the many dog training collars available can be puzzling but it need not be. In order to pick the best training collar for your dog, there are several things you need to keep in mind. Training collars are designed to be used to teach, control and safeguard your dog. They must never be utilized as a method of punishment or to harm your dog.

insomnia0013 asked:

Ok, I know that my dog can be annoying!! I understand this, I live with him every day, and most times he is in the house with me.

Well, last Friday, as most of you know, my sister in law died of cancer. I have been doing everything I could to help my brother and be there with him. Mon and Tues. nights were spent in Livonia at the funeral home, where I should be. Now, am I supposed to take my dog to a shelter? Or, like most folks, including the one down the street who's dog barks ALL THE TIME, leave him outside while I am gone? Now, I don't know about other people, but, I TRY to help out my neighbors, which I don't get to do most times, but lord knows, I would if I could. I think I mowed a lawn once for one of them when I knew that they were out of town. TODAY, my niece had her 13th birthday party at her moms house. Mind you it was this particular niece that lost her step mom, so, I didn't get home till 11 pm, and yes, dogs probably bothered some, but it is Sat. night, I don't know... anyway, when I got home, SURE ENOUGH, there was a police man sitting in front of the house. GO FIGURE!!

Does anyone have any suggestions? I have tried a bark collar, didn't work. I can't leave him out to show him that barking won't get him anywhere, cause then I'll get a ticket...

My dream? This stresses me out, more than my neighbors, I can bet on that. I'd love to put my house on the market, and move. Oh yea, by the way, I'd love to sell the house to someone they should REALLY be calling the police on, like the people the old owners rented to. You know the kind, the ones with all the bad habits, and lots of rowdy company all the time?

Other than my doggie, there is no other noise from around here. Its just me and my daughter, and we never have company...just my love for music.

I am so sick of the anxiety caused by all this, if I am not home by 9, I get butterfly's in my stomach, and get all nervous. This is no way to live. BUT it isn't the dogs fault, and I love him so there is no way in the world I could get rid of him.

And by the way, what ever happened to actually talking to people when/if you had a problem with them? Heck, people may actually find out that I am not the inconsiderate jerk that they like to pretend I am!! And wow, they may find out that I could possibly help them out in a pinch, but as it stands now, they have forever burned that bridge with me!!!

Dog Harnesses

Selection of the best kind of canine training collar for ones personal training objectives is just the first step. In addition, you must make sure it is the correct size and that you understand how to use it the right way. Even the very best collar may not be suitable if it's not utilized correctly.

Types Of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and standard dog collars perform fine for their intended purpose, but are not considered "training collars" thus will not be covered here.

Prong collars have the look of some thing out of a medieval torture chamber that could be really unpleasant. Used properly, they are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were to begin with made from metal prongs linked to one another in chain fashion. Nowadays they're also available made from plastic that is recommended by many. These collars control the dog by means of slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If utilized over aggressively, they can injure so care is needed.

Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters look like and operate in a fashion similar to harnesses intended for horses. They function by directing the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness does a remarkably good job of controlling the head. Even though they might seem to be excessively restrictive, the dog easily gets used to them. They are particularly helpful in managing aggressive dogs.

Choke collars remain popular and are recommended for use in numerous 4H dog training programs in spite of the debate surrounding their use. Used correctly, they are suitable dog training collars, however they are easy to misuse. If they are put on the dog incorrectly, if links come to be twisted or if too much force is used by the handler, they can, in fact, become instruments of torture. Personally, I ceased using choke collars long ago and will never go back to them. There are many superior dog training collars to choose from.

Electronic dog collars are designed to give the dog a slight zap upon command from the handler. The strength can be adjusted from a slight buzz or tingle to get the dogs' attention to a more serious jolt. These should never be used on little or timid dogs and only after discussion of your situation with a trustworthy trainer. Shock collars could easily harm your dog if utilized carelessly.

Whatever your own personal requirements, you can find the ideal collar from the wide selection of dog training collars available online. Spend a few minutes to look through our site and turn your challenging dog into an enjoyable,well socialized friend.

Filed under Dog Training by  #

6

Selecting Dog Training Collars

Picking from amongst all the many dog training collars offered can be confusing however it need not be. To pick out the best training collar for your dog, there are several tips you should keep in mind. Training collars are designed to be utilized to train, manage and safeguard your dog. They should never be used as a method of punishment or to harm your dog.

kx_dad asked:

My rat terrier has a high pitched bark....for some reason she has started to bark when someone comes to the front door....this is a fairly new annoyance....she would usually yap a couple of times at the door, but now it is endless until the door is answered or she is put outside....someone suggested a water gun. Another suggested a shock collar....I do not want to hurt her in any way. She is a sweet dog otherwise. The whole house echoes when she barks and wakes up people or interferes with conversation. She is 2 years old, she has been fixed, and is otherwise a great lap dog.

Small Dog Collars

Selection of the best type of canine training collar for ones personal training objectives is only the first step. In addition, you must make sure it's the correct size and that you understand the way to utilize it the right way. Even the very best collar may not be suitable if it's not utilized correctly.

Styles of Dog Training Collars

Dog training collars include prong collars, head halters, choke collars, electronic collars. Dog harnesses and standard pet collars do the job fine for their intended purpose, but are not regarded as "training collars" thus are not covered in this article.

Prong collars have the look of something out of a medieval torture chamber that might be pretty painful. Used properly, they are pretty humane. Prong dog training collars were originally constructed from metallic prongs linked with one another in chain fashion. Nowadays they are also offered constructed from plastic that is preferred by many. These types of collars control the dog by slightly "pinching" the neck when the handler pulls on the lead. If used over aggressively, they can injure so care should be used.

Head halters like the Haiti and Gentle Leader halters resemble and function in a manner much like harnesses used for horses. They work by means of guiding the dogs' path. The dogs' body naturally follows the head and a harness really does a remarkably good job of controlling the head. Whilst they may appear to be overly restrictive, the dog easily gets accustomed to them. They are especially useful in controlling aggressive dogs.

Choke collars remain popular and are recommended for use in numerous 4H dog training programs in spite of the controversy surrounding their use. Used the right way, they are satisfactory dog training collars, but they are easy to misuse. When they are put on the dog incorrectly, if links come to be twisted or if excessive force is employed by the handler, they can, indeed, become devices of torture. Personally, I discontinued using choke collars years ago and will never go back to them. You will find too many better dog training collars out there.

Electronic dog collars are made to give the dog a slight shock upon command from the handler. The severeness can be adjusted from a minor buzz or tingle to get the dogs' interest to a more severe jolt. These should never be used on little or fearful dogs and only subsequent to discussion of your situation with a professional dog trainer. Shock collars could easily harm your dog if used carelessly.

What ever your own personal needs, you will discover the perfect collar from the broad range of dog training collars available online. Take a couple of minutes to scan our website and turn your problematic dog into a fantastic,well behaved pet.

Filed under Dog Training by  #