The trainer Abby went to recommended buckle collars or choke chains and a short leash. I called her at home before I went to class as I was concerned about all I had heard with choke chains. She said whatever I preferred was fine so I went with a buckle collar. I went to the class and she said the major problem with choke chains is people do not place them on the dog correctly and when you pull on them they lock and choke the dog. If they are placed on correctly (look on the internet under choke chains and it shows the right and wrong way) they are slack at all times until you do a quick snap correction and they tighten enough to let the dog know in a second and they loosen instantly. I had her try it on Abby and another yorkie there used it. She only used this collar to learn to heel. She did not fear me or choke and comes to me as it is easily slipped over her head when we use it. She is about 7lbs. I only recommend it if you know someone who is knowledgeable about them. This trainer is all about praise and gentle techniques so Abby did great with it. I am sure alot of people will disagree and that is fine. I am just saying that is what worked with us. |