Different Types of Dog Training Collars
June 28, 2010 by CatsRAwesome
Filed under Dog Collars
There are three main types of dog training collar. Perhaps the most common is a slip collar designed to allow the trainer to quickly close and release the collar around a dog’s neck. Dogs learn to not repeat a behavior when they feel the chain close. The prong or pinch collar is similar to a slip collar in design. They have prongs on the inside of the collar. When the lead is tugged, the prongs pinch the dog’s neck. An e-collar looks similar to a regular dog collar, but it is equipped with an electrical system that can deliver a sensation to the dog. Using a remote control device, a trainer can deliver a small charge through the e-collar whenever behavior needs to be corrected.
The slip collar seems to be the most humane of the three main types of training collar. The prong collar sounds like a heartless way of training a dog but those who have used it claim that the collar actually has a limit to how much it will close around the neck. It actually works in a manner similar to the slip collar. A dog training shock collar is preferred for its convenience. However, it should only be used if full attention can be given while on the dog.
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