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09-08-2007, 10:57 AM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2007 Location: bloomington
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| Training Class Hi. I posted once before when I got my yorkie. He's 19wks today & 7lbs. Went to class today & was told to get a choke collar. Had been using a harness after all I read. Bought one and must admit training was easier but I am concerned about my Scooter's neck. Anyone else use a choke just for training sessions. |
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09-08-2007, 11:00 AM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| I wouldn't put one on my kids necks. I'd be to afraid of hurting their necks.
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09-08-2007, 11:06 AM | #3 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North eastern Illinois Suburbs
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| Right here, and prong collars. Yeah, I know I'm gonna catch heat from some! lmao, and that's quite alright. Anyone here is MORE THAN WELCOME to give me a call or come and watch me work and I'd be more than happy to show you how "evil" (sarcasm people, sarcasm) it is to use these mideval looking collars. These collars when used properly are a great training asset. Regardless of popular belief, if you can also injure a dog on a harness. So, I recommend that you go to an experienced trainer and have them show you how to use the collar properly and your little one will be JUST FINE. btw, I'd like to mention that I've had little 3lb Yorkies/Chihuahuas and so on wearing these collars. Each dog is different. Some do need them, others just simply benefit from them. And then there are some that have such thin or sensitive skin that you simply cannot have them wear a training collar period. Some like to use treats and a clicker, others just like to use a leash and collar. Count me in the leash and collar group. Although I'm glad there are multiple training methods out there! Last edited by yorkieK9trainer; 09-08-2007 at 11:09 AM. |
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