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O choke it is a well-known tool in "traditional" dog training. It is mainly used to avoid pulling the collar or teaching to walk beside the person. What many owners don't know is the effect it has on the animal, which can cause serious injury.
If you've ever wondered how it's used, if it's effective or simply how to prevent your puppy from pulling the collar, you've come to the right place. In this article by PeritoAnimal we want to clarify all your doubts to know what to do and how to act.
Keep reading and find out if should you use the dog choke or not.
How to use the choke
There are different types and shapes of chokes, there are those with claws, leather or metal and those with a limiter. The main function of the chokehold is to cause a painful feeling in the dog when he pulls the collar or when we pull it.
Effectiveness vs Injuries
The problem of using the choke chain is identical to what happens with the anti-bark collar, the dog don't understand why you're hurting when he walks and this lack of relationship makes him tense, restless, in addition to causing him discomfort. It is not an appropriate method to teach your puppy to your side properly.
Also, the dog can be a victim of physical injuries that stem from wearing the collar around your neck, an especially vulnerable area. Remember that its use in dogs is especially serious. Some of the injuries you can suffer are:
- tracheal collapse
- sensitivity
- wounds
- Ache
- Kennel cough
- Thyroid Injury
- affects the nervous system
- Affects the lymphatic system
- Affects the circulatory system
- intraocular pressure
- Glaucoma
- anxiety
- nervousness
- Stress
- Aggressiveness
- Fear
How to prevent the dog from pulling the leash
Teaching the dog to walk with us and preventing him from pulling the lead are very different things. We cannot start the house from the roof, so first it will be essential prevent the dog from pulling the leash, something simpler than what you imagine.
First you must purchase a anti-pull harness, perfect for small, medium or large dogs. its use is totally harmless and it will teach you to walk at a proper pace and not to pull without getting injured.
If you have never tried using the anti-pull harness, you will be amazed at the results you get. Its use is very popular in shelters and kennels all over the world, and I'm sure you've seen a dog wearing this harness on the street.
Once the pulling habit is changed, you must understand something else: the importance of a proper walk. Many people do not understand that the tour is the dog's playtime and he must be able to smell, urinate and exercise if he wishes.
The walk should make the animal calm, calm and relieve stress. It shouldn't give you a hard time, it's totally counterproductive to your well-being.
Once your needs are done, you can return to the rules of training for the teach how to walk with you, riding a bike or exercising for dogs.
There are many methods we can use to prevent our dog from pulling the collar, but the most indicated is always through positive reinforcement, a tool that helps the dog understand that he is doing things well. this is easier for them to learn.
