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January, 2008 - Training Equipment |
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The equipment that we use to train dogs consists of a 6-foot long leather leash and a "training collar". The width of the leash is determined by the size of the dog.
There has been a great deal of misinformation published about the training collars. The training collar is used because it does not apply pressure to the trachea when used properly.
The bottom-line cause of the alleged training collar concerns is improper use. Improper use of any training equipment no matter who makes the equipment or what the equipment consists of can cause problems for our canine companions. Improper use of the leash and collar can cause the collar to become taut; this can choke your dog.
Yanking the leash or collar is improper use of the equipment. Yanking will cause your dog to pull you because they want to escape from that choking effect that yanking causes.
If you have to make more than two corrections on your dog, it is likely that the correct technique is not being executed properly. |
Dog training equipment doesn’t come with instructions; dog owners need to be taught how to use the equipment correctly and effectively.
We teach the proper use of the leash and the training collar. The training collar is designed to open and close and to move quickly with no pressure to your dog’s trachea so you can effectively correct your dog in a timely manner.
Proper Leash Technique
Timing is a huge part of successful canine training. When used properly, the "slip-slide" effect of the training collar causes the dog’s shoulders to be moved slightly sideways causing the dog to look at and pay attention to you. It is as though you are taping your dog on the shoulder to redirect him and regain his attention. |
The leash is always carried loosely; your fingers and your wrist are used to snap the leash giving you leverage to properly correct your dog. It is as though you are taping your dog on the shoulder to redirect him and regain his attention. Making a proper correction through the correct use of training equipment and body language eliminates future corrections.
We do not use prong-collars, general leaders or harnesses as these items are "restrictors", they only restrain the dog from doing whatever it was he was doing through his physical side. These items hide the behavior issues; the dog will continue to do what he was doing once this equipment is removed. You have no control over your dog, this is not training.
Mr. Inghram has trained more than 19,000 dogs over the past 40 years; he has never injured any dog using a training collar or a leash through the technique that he prescribes.
Loose leash, loose collar
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