While I was out yesterday, driving on errands, I saw a lot of people walking their dogs. The last time I saw this it inspired me to write an article on how to properly walk your dog. This was no different. I saw four or five people being walked by their dogs, this annoys me as usual, but this time I made a note of what the dogs were wearing. One had a choker collar, it was a black lab, and this lab was dragging his owner down the road with all his might, gagging and slashing all the way. I saw a yellow lab walking around with an interesting collar, it was a training collar. It looked like a standard collar, except there was an extension leading up to the nose with a loop that went around the dog’s nose. Every time the dog attempted to pull, the noose around the dog’s nose would guide the dog to the left or right, causing the dog to turn rather than pull. The dog would stop and try to correct his course, this seemed like a very effective way to prevent a dog from pulling. I’m thinking of doing a review on this type of necklace. I also saw a boxer in a harness. This dog was trying to pull but he wasn’t having much luck. I guess it’s better than dragging his owner down the street, but he kept pulling. Lastly, I saw a couple of people wearing standard collars being dragged across the sidewalk. Only one dog, a black Labrador mix, was trained to walk properly. I was very happy to see this.

I guess the big question would be… what is better, collar or harness? That answer is not as simple as you might think. If you have a well-trained dog that stays by your side when you walk, anything can really help you, a collar would be the most convenient for this type of dog. However, if you have a dog that pulls, such as a husky, it can be difficult to train it. Not impossible just difficult. A husky sees something shiny and they go off to chase his latest adventure. For this type of dog, a harness might be better. Even if this type of dog is well trained, it is possible that he will try to run and pull you. Pulling is in his blood, and because of this, a harness will help him gain better control over a dog like this quickly. It will also prevent any throat injuries that so often occur when a dog pulls while wearing a collar. If you’re still training your dog, a training collar might be good, although I’m hesitant to recommend it as I’ve never used one.

Both the standard collar and the harness have their pros and cons. The collar is simple, every dog ​​must have a collar to show their licenses, plates and vaccination cards. You don’t have to take off the necklace very often. He is good with any dog ​​that has been trained to walk his owner properly. The downsides of collars are few, but those few are big. For example, if your dog pulls, all kinds of injuries can occur to the dog’s throat, neck, and back. If the dog is not on a leash, the collar can get caught on all sorts of things, from tree branches, bushes, and can even get stuck in cracks in deck boards. If you are going to use the collar to walk your dog, for the sake of your dogs, make sure they are trained to walk properly.

The harness is a great tool, it gives you better control over your dog if he tries to walk away, it limits the chance of injury to your dog’s throat, neck and back. The downside is that you have to put it on your dog before every walk and it can be tricky, depending on the harness you have. The harness should be removed after each walk and adjusted to fit your dog properly. If the harness is too tight it will be very uncomfortable for your dog, it can even be painful if it fits too small for your dog’s frame. The harness definitely has its place, and like I said, it’s a great tool to help you maintain control of a pulling dog. I still think that the best way to maintain control of your dog is to train it properly.

As for all the other types of necklaces I think I need to talk about. Choke collars, clamp collars, shock collars, and any other collar or device that causes your dog discomfort or pain should not be purchased. There is no need for things like this. With a little research, you can learn how to train your dog to do just about anything. There is no need to hurt your dog. Choke collars are the only exception to this, but they must be used correctly. If you don’t know what a choke collar is used for, or how to use it, don’t do it. We are trying to avoid causing harm or discomfort to our furry family members, and by not using coins that make them uncomfortable or harm them, no matter how slightly, you will go a long way in keeping your furry family members healthy and happy.