[apaprikao]

I was like that at first with Paprika, she only was connected to a leash by harness. But, for training now, she is on a collar and when we go outside to potty she's on the collar but for long walks and car rides, she's harnessed up. It's up to you and what you feel comfortable. I would NEVER put a choke chain on any small dog, but a buckle color is fine in my mind. I'd go with your gut. If you aren't comfortable using the collar, then don't and if the trainer tells you otherwise, go somewhere else. You should never be forced to do something you don't when it's your dog. Hope this helped.