The choke is definitely for walking and training. Don't use it when you have her tied out. Also becareful where you tie her. Dogs have been known to get tangled up. You might think about getting her a harness and tieing it on the harness instead of a collar.
I'm glad my rescue I recently adopted(border collie)is over 2 years old and mentally an adult. She came fully potty trained and quite eager to please.
She is very smart has learn a tons of things in a short time. Of course, I have 4 obedience instructor, 1 flyball instructor, 1 agility instructor(that's me) and 1 dog behavorist on her 24/7. I'm slacking on my part but those evil obedience instructor friends of mine has her sitting, downing, staying, backing up, fetching, and shaking already. And I only have had her for 1 week.
