Are you wondering what the best dog collar for training is? As dog trainers, we help clients choose the right collar, training tools and equipment. Generally speaking there are no good and bad collars, but some collars are better than others for certain dogs. You need to make sure you are thinking about your training goals, your dog’s age, temperament and issues before choosing what collar to use.

The first training tool we covered in this video is the harness. For the majority of dogs, this is not a great tool to use when it comes to stopping pulling. Well trained dogs of course can do well, but there are only a few situations where we recommend these to clients. Dogs who have major fear issues, neck health issues, or are recovering from some surgery, would be a good candidate for harnesses. Harnesses in general go on animals who pull, and can encourage your dog to pull.

The next training tool we covered is the cloth collar or flat collar. We only recommend these on fully trained dogs, but usually their main purpose is to hold your dog’s tags. Not every flat collar is created equal as well. Cloth collars which have a plastic clip are prone to break which is a major issue. Dogs who pull a ton can also cause themselves some major trachea damage. Dogs can also easily back out of these collars if they are not fitted correctly. If you still want to use a flat collar, we would suggest a leather one with a buckle type locking mechanism.

Leather Collar: [ Ссылка ]

The Martingale collar is much better than a standard flat or cloth collar. This is one of our top 3 training tools that we use. The main function of a martingale is a mesh or metal chain portion, which can tighten and loosen. This allows us to give dogs corrections or tugs that can quickly catch their attention. Typically these are best for trained dogs, but are also great for younger or nervous dogs when we feel a prong collar would not be good for them.

Lupine Martingale: [ Ссылка ]

Slip collars and Choke Chains are some of our least favorite training tools on the market. Overall they are not a super great collar for the average dog. They are best suited for experienced handlers with a well trained dog. Clients can easily be too tight on the leash causing the dog to choke. They can do a great job of getting your dogs attention, but if they have major issues, there are some better options out there. When putting these on your dog, you need to make sure they are not backwards. A good rule of thumb is you need to see a “P” in the loop so it can loosen on its own.

The prong collar is our favorite training tool for many of reasons. With that being said they are not for every dog. Very timid dogs or young dogs may not be a best fit for these collars. We recommend using only the Herm Sprenger brand. The two main versions we carry are the normal prong and quick release. The standard version is much safer to use as it does not have the risk of coming off during training. We will never use a large prong size, and stick to using just a small or a medium. Prong collars mimic moms nip, so when you give a tug, it is a very instinctive feeling. These collars also come with a trachea plate to keep your dog safe. Please watch this video on how to how to get the best fit!

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Sprenger Small Prong: [ Ссылка ]
Sprenger Medium Prong: [ Ссылка ]

The last training tool we covered in this video is the E Collar. E collars are the most controversial training tool in the dog training world. However, these are some of the safest training tools you can use. Just like everyone training tool we discussed today, you need to know what works best for your dog while considering your training goals with them. E collars are not just about correction, (which is similar to a tens unit) but also come with an awesome vibration function that can get your dog's attention. Our favorite brand is Dogtra. If you want more information on some of the models they carry, please click on the links below! The last important piece of advice is that we only reinforce with e collars, not teach! We want to make sure the dog respects their owners rather than just be good cause the collar is on.

E-Collar Training For Beginners [ Ссылка ]
Dogtra 280C: [ Ссылка ]

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:21 Harness
01:29 Cloth Collar
02:38 Martingale Collar
04:03 Slip Collar
05:35 Choke Chain
05:57 Prong Collar
07:19 E Collar
10:10 Closing Thoughts

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