Pet Training Tools

Puppies should always be trained using a regular collar, and specialized training collars should b used later only if necessary. A well-trained dog with no major issues may never need a training collar. Contact your Pet med store.

The choke collar is often used to "strangle" a pulling dog instead of the fast pop and release it's intended for. The choke collar may cause neck and throat damage if overused. A properly fitted prong (or "pinch") collar can be gentler than a choke collar, offering power steering for large leash-pullers.

Nylon limited-slip collars and martingale collars are similar to chokes, except they don't tighten all the way. Head halters have become popular and are effective for leash-pullers and those dogs who lunge at other dogs. Toy dogs and pugs often use harnesses instead of collars. Your Pet Meds online stores have great selections.

• Many trainers believe in positive reinforcement only and do not allow chain or prong collars.
• A head halter is self-correcting, so the handler shouldn't pull or jerk on it.
• In training, the dog walkes on the left. Holding the leash in your right hand leaves the hand next to your dog free to give signals, pet, or give treats.