| Chain Dog Training has received some bad press in | | | | involved. |
| the past. This is because people simply do not know | | | | Ensure your Choker Chain is SHORT! This gives you |
| how to use a Choker Chain correctly. Using a Choker | | | | much more control. You want minimal length so your |
| is NOT as some say, cruel. | | | | Dog cannot put its weight behind it if it tries to pull |
| In fact it is the opposite. A Choker or Check Chain | | | | When your Dog begins to pull, give a quick "snap" of |
| puts even pressure all the way around your Dogs | | | | the Chain whilst simultaneously pulling back to your |
| neck, unlike a conventional Collar and Lead | | | | side |
| arrangement where al pressure is put on the | | | | You will also be giving the "heel" command at the |
| Windpipe of your Dog when pulled. | | | | same time |
| Choker Chain Dog Training Made Easy | | | | These actions must be done simultaneously (this is |
| There are a few important things to know when | | | | important) |
| using a Check Chain for Dog Training. | | | | Repeat each time your Dog starts to pull |
| Ensure you have the right Chain for your Dog. Large | | | | The snap should be quick. Less than a few seconds |
| Dogs need heavyweight Chains and smaller Dogs | | | | Praise your Dog when it performs how you want it |
| need very lightweight Chains | | | | to |
| Never keep the Chain pulled tight so your Dog is | | | | Praise goes a long way in training your Dog to |
| constantly short of breath | | | | behave well |
| Never use too much force, Chokers can be | | | | Repeat and keep repeating |
| dangerous if you use excessive force | | | | Training a Dog will never happen overnight. It takes |
| If in doubt seek expert Training advice | | | | time and patience. You MUST stay calm when |
| A few simple points but everyone would do well to | | | | involved in Dog Training. There is no magic formula. |
| bear them in mind. Chokers are a great way to keep | | | | Repetition is the key to success. |
| more control over your Dog when used effectively. | | | | A Choker will dramatically cut the time taken to a |
| They will quickly stop your Dog from pulling on the | | | | wel "heeled" Dog but you must practice and practice |
| Leash and in a very short space of time your Dog | | | | again. |
| should be walking to heel beside you without needed | | | | Hopefully these tips will see you with a wel behaved |
| to be constantly reminded. | | | | Dog in a much shorter space of time. As with all Dog |
| Choker Chain Dog Training Techniques | | | | training if you are in any doubt about performing |
| Once learnt, the techniques to safely use a Choker | | | | tasks correctly seek out advice from a qualified |
| are incredibly easily. Below are the basic methods | | | | Trainer. |