May 17, 2011
The dominant dog collar is functionall a choke collar just with a different design. You argue that it isn't. Can you please explain why?
Full Question:
Hi Ed,Following your advise from one of your DVDs I did recently purchase from Leerburg a Dominant Dog Collar together with a Herm Sprenger Prong Collar. When I received it I realized that your Dominant Dog Collar is functionally a Choke Collar albeit with a somewhat different design. I am somewhat confused since you in the same DVD (along with other trainers I have talked to) argue against the use of Choke Collar. I am hesitant to putting this Dominant Dog Collar on my 8 months old Dobie since I don't want to risk any neck injuries.
I would appreciate you explaining why the arguments against a Choke Collar don't apply to a Dominant Dog Collar as well.
Regards,
Tomas
Ed's Answer:
The dominant dog collar is used in a specific way that doesn't involve a "jerk and release" the way choke collars are used. The correct use is outlined on the website and in the dominant dog DVD.
If you are only using it as a back up collar, then you would not be applying any pressure to the dog's neck with the DD collar anyway, so it should not be an issue.
If you use the DD collar properly, it should not be a problem. If you try to apply a jerking type of correction with a snug DD collar, it could cause the dog's neck to be injured.
Cindy Rhodes
If you are only using it as a back up collar, then you would not be applying any pressure to the dog's neck with the DD collar anyway, so it should not be an issue.
If you use the DD collar properly, it should not be a problem. If you try to apply a jerking type of correction with a snug DD collar, it could cause the dog's neck to be injured.
Cindy Rhodes
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