Collar Type

[ZRabbits]

Thanks Sundance. Really like that and will show it to my husband. My husband is more to the thinking of vocal over chain noise. What's your views on this? Understand and respect his views but would like some insight from the board.

Thanks!

Jaxson's Mom, so, so sorry, just realized I kind of hi-jacked the thread. Hope what's posted can help though?

KAZ

[SunDance]

By "vocal" you mean verbal correction? Absolutely....mine get a command...but the noise, I think, reinforces it. Maybe not...just my thought.

I mostly just like the smoother action (also quicker to release the tightness with chain).

[Jaxson's Mom]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sounds like the Martingale would be a good choice. I have experience only with the choke chain so do you manage the Martingale the same way with a verbal correction and a quick pull?

[SunDance]

Thanks everyone for the great advice. Sounds like the Martingale would be a good choice. I have experience only with the choke chain so do you manage the Martingale the same way with a verbal correction and a quick pull?

That's what I do.

[Kelly524]

We have been using an EasyWalk Harness for Molly. It is similar to the other harness suggested here. It helps a lot with pulling, but it's not 100%. After reading this, I may need to get a Martingale collar for her and see if that is any better.

[BaconsMom]

We use a prong.

[doubledip1]

I use a martingale (all fabric) or a harness, but that's because Luna slips out of buckle collars when she sees one of her friends walk by. I have Lupine brand. I have been considering a prong.

I would recommend a fanny pack full of good treats (dried chicken liver, rotisserie chicken, bananas, hot dogs, cheese, whatever your dog loves) and reward the bleep out of appropriate leash walking.

[Labradorks]

I've always trained my dogs (positive) to walk on a flat buckle collar. No problems. Yes, it's a pain and it's annoying but I live in the city and do a lot of walking plus I've been training for competitive obedience for quite awhile (just never entered) so heeling is very important to me. They also have a walk command where they are allowed to go to the end of the leash as long as they don't pull.

However, when I am in a situation where there are close quarters (walking them downtown, crowded on-leash hike with narrow trails, some type of festival or farmers market, etc.) I have both boys who are young, 100 +\- lbs, and vey social, in haltis or gentle leaders (can't remember which it is) so I have extra control and they aren't a danger to myself or others.

[WhoopsaDaisy]

I've always trained my dogs (positive) to walk on a flat buckle collar. No problems. Yes, it's a pain and it's annoying but I live in the city and do a lot of walking plus I've been training for competitive obedience for quite awhile (just never entered) so heeling is very important to me. They also have a walk command where they are allowed to go to the end of the leash as long as they don't pull. However, when I am in a situation where there are close quarters (walking them downtown, crowded on-leash hike with narrow trails, some type of festival or farmers market, etc.) I have both boys who are young' 100 +\- lbs, and vey social, in haltis or gentle leaders (can't remember which it is) so I have extra control and they aren't a danger to myself or others.

Awesome! I have been working on Daisy with the flat collar for her CGC but I still use the Halti in everyday situations. I have been using the clicker and treating a LOT. I am looking forward to using the flat collar more often!

[bett]

a harness, usually contributes to pulling. think about a guiding eyes dog at work, they pull the owner, with a harness. bulldogs, often use harnesses, and pull. eli , my new frenchie is off a harness since kindergarden and no longer pulls.

depending on the age of the dog, i'd try a prong, if nothing else works. and never a choke chain. they cause damage. and the prong needs to be fitted properly to work properly. it isn't a weapon, as it looks. try it on your arm.looks much scarier than it is.