How to Put on a Dog Choke Collar
Choke collars, also called training, correction or slip collars, have become controversial due to research showing throat injury from improper use. Used correctly, they can be safe and effective. It is necessary to have the right size and put on correctly to use safely. Choke collars may be metal, cloth, leather, nylon or other materials.
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Instructions
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Collar Selection
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Measure your dog's neck and add 2 to 3 inches. Measure your dog's head. Unless the head is more than 4 inches larger than the neck, use the neck measurement.
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Choke collars are measured by the distance between the two ends or "O" rings. Purchase a collar that is no less than 2 inches and no more than 4 inches bigger than your dog's neck size. If your dog's head is more than 4 inches larger than the neck, buy a choke collar that is no more than 1 to 2 inches larger than the head.
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Select the type of material you want the collar to be made of. Chains are most common. Collars are made with elongated links for dogs with heavy neck hair. Purchase collar.
Putting on the Collar
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Prepare the collar by sliding the material between the end rings into the opening of one ring to make a loop. The dangling end ring is called the dead ring. The ring that slides along the connecting material is called the live ring. Connect leash to the dead ring.
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Stand facing your dog. Hold the dead ring in your left hand and grasp midway of the opening in your right hand so the collar makes a "P" shape with the spine facing up.
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Put the opening over your dog's head. The spine of the "P" will be along the top of your dog's neck and the loose part of the opening going under your dog's jaw. This placement allows the collar to be tightened and quickly loosened. Keep the collar near back of ears high on neck to walk your dog.
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Tips & Warnings
Small-headed breeds may be able to slip out of choke collars easily so a backup buckle collar may be used also.
Do not use choke collars on puppies or dogs with neck or respiratory problems. Do not leave choke collars on dogs when not being walked. Do not ever tie a dog up using a choke collar. Do not put tags on choke collars as they may interfere with sliding ability.
