 Choke chains on any dogs.
I wanted to get opinions on choke chains, prong collars, and other forms of metal correcting collars on dogs of all sizes. Obviously toy breeds don't even usually walk on a regular collar due to the collapsed trachea but what are your opinions on big dogs having them on?
I keep watching dogs come in to our dog trainer (I work at a community center with many classes each night) and these people all have choke chains and prong collars on their bigger dog and since they come back with them on I guess this trainer doesn't see them as a problem. I worry about a dog trainer who doesn't teach that those are uneccessary and cruel forms of correction and punishment especially on harmless and calm dogs such as sweet miniature poodles and other medium breeds.
What do ya'll think? |