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saturninus · 03-30-2006, 03:59 PM

What do you think about choke chains?

Becky · 03-30-2006, 04:58 PM

I don't personally care for them much. Used correctly, I don't see much wrong with them, but I know that there are better methods out there to teach a dog how to walk nicely on leash and do obedience.

I used one for a while because I thought it was the only way I would get to walk Maddi in my neighborhood (she was on the scared side). I then read a study that was done compairing chokes to prong collars. I can't remember the exact statistic, but it was something like 98% of dogs on chokes had tracheal damage. I immediatly bought a Gentle Leader head haltie, for fear of hurting my dog anymore than I may have already. It worked, but didn't help me teach my dog how to heel and she really doesn't like it.

I just use her regular flat collar now and stopped walking in the city. Neither of us were big fans of the city anyway.

kelsiebug · 03-30-2006, 05:12 PM

hi,
i believe that if you use the choke collar right then i have nothin against it. i have to use one on my dog lady to keep her attention and it works a good bit this is sad that my cuz tied her dog up with the choke collar and she left it there that night and it choke the dog badly!

i got mad at her and took the dog to the vet myself.........

*Taeric* · 03-30-2006, 05:52 PM

I'm with them - choke chains are fine when used properly. They should only be worn while actively training dogs, and corrections should be made with quick, sharp snaps rather than hard pulls. Our pup usually does great with hers, but on rare occasions, she gets so excited that it seems like she's going to make herself pass out (a quick time out to catch her breath does wonders towards calming her down).

Cheetah · 03-30-2006, 06:17 PM

I don't care for the regular ones, as they are way too easy to misuse. I use a limited check collar. It has limited choking ability, and you're supposed to adjust it to where the collar fits the dog's neck perfectly when all the way closed. That way there is no choking. What is used to correct the dog is the sound of the chain.

ChipsDad · 03-30-2006, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheetah

I don't care for the regular ones, as they are way too easy to misuse. I use a limited check collar. It has limited choking ability, and you're supposed to adjust it to where the collar fits the dog's neck perfectly when all the way closed. That way there is no choking. What is used to correct the dog is the sound of the chain.

I agree! You need the adjustable ones to stop damage or injury

MrsRottie · 03-31-2006, 01:48 AM

I agree with Cheetah and ChipsDad. No chokes in our house!!!

lassie · 03-31-2006, 02:57 AM

I use rolled leather choke collars, on my lot, stops cutting into the coat. Do use a thin metal choke when i am showing them. Would never use one other than that!

k8tymem8ty · 03-31-2006, 03:32 AM

there are two ways to use a choke chain in the shape of a p it is a check chain and you just give them a small pull (a check) then it releases and you do that everytime the dog pulls i think this is the best way although i think that half checks are nicer and work just as well. the other way is the chain is a 9 shape and then the more the dog pulls the tighter it gets and it chokes the dog into not pulling i dont think that this is the best way. i do think that halti's are the best way to stop your dog pulling.
hope this helps
from katey

BratBoxers · 03-31-2006, 09:05 AM

The only time I use any type of choke chain is my show chain for show. Regular chokes are dangerous and can damage the dogs trachea. If I need to use anything I use my pinch collar on my APBT and my head halti my my Boxer.

Most people think that they have placed the choke on correctly but have not so it doesn't release properly.

03-30-2006, 03:59 PM	#1
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lassie Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: England Posts: 3,534 Blog Entries: 1 Rep: 38 Unique Rep: 20	I use rolled leather choke collars, on my lot, stops cutting into the coat. Do use a thin metal choke when i am showing them. Would never use one other than that! __________________ Love is a ruffie:

03-31-2006, 03:32 AM	#9
k8tymem8ty Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: hampshire Posts: 99 Rep: 11 Unique Rep: 1	check there are two ways to use a choke chain in the shape of a p it is a check chain and you just give them a small pull (a check) then it releases and you do that everytime the dog pulls i think this is the best way although i think that half checks are nicer and work just as well. the other way is the chain is a 9 shape and then the more the dog pulls the tighter it gets and it chokes the dog into not pulling i dont think that this is the best way. i do think that halti's are the best way to stop your dog pulling. hope this helps from katey

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03-30-2006, 04:58 PM	#2
Becky Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vermont Posts: 371 Rep: 24 Unique Rep: 11	I don't personally care for them much. Used correctly, I don't see much wrong with them, but I know that there are better methods out there to teach a dog how to walk nicely on leash and do obedience. I used one for a while because I thought it was the only way I would get to walk Maddi in my neighborhood (she was on the scared side). I then read a study that was done compairing chokes to prong collars. I can't remember the exact statistic, but it was something like 98% of dogs on chokes had tracheal damage. I immediatly bought a Gentle Leader head haltie, for fear of hurting my dog anymore than I may have already. It worked, but didn't help me teach my dog how to heel and she really doesn't like it. I just use her regular flat collar now and stopped walking in the city. Neither of us were big fans of the city anyway.

03-30-2006, 05:12 PM	#3
kelsiebug Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sweet Home Alabama Posts: 2,304 Rep: 19 Unique Rep: 9	hi, i believe that if you use the choke collar right then i have nothin against it. i have to use one on my dog lady to keep her attention and it works a good bit this is sad that my cuz tied her dog up with the choke collar and she left it there that night and it choke the dog badly! i got mad at her and took the dog to the vet myself.........

03-30-2006, 05:52 PM	#4
Taeric What is folding? Ask me. Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 1,349 Rep: 25 Unique Rep: 10	I'm with them - choke chains are fine when used properly. They should only be worn while actively training dogs, and corrections should be made with quick, sharp snaps rather than hard pulls. Our pup usually does great with hers, but on rare occasions, she gets so excited that it seems like she's going to make herself pass out (a quick time out to catch her breath does wonders towards calming her down).

03-30-2006, 06:17 PM	#5
Cheetah Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado, USA Posts: 694 Rep: 25 Unique Rep: 12	I don't care for the regular ones, as they are way too easy to misuse. I use a limited check collar. It has limited choking ability, and you're supposed to adjust it to where the collar fits the dog's neck perfectly when all the way closed. That way there is no choking. What is used to correct the dog is the sound of the chain.

03-31-2006, 01:48 AM	#7
MrsRottie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 569 Rep: 23 Unique Rep: 13	I agree with Cheetah and ChipsDad. No chokes in our house!!!

03-31-2006, 09:05 AM	#10
BratBoxers Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: ~Kentucky~ Posts: 514 Rep: 39 Unique Rep: 19	The only time I use any type of choke chain is my show chain for show. Regular chokes are dangerous and can damage the dogs trachea. If I need to use anything I use my pinch collar on my APBT and my head halti my my Boxer. Most people think that they have placed the choke on correctly but have not so it doesn't release properly.

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