Pinch collars. - Page 1

are you for or against?

For. If I want to ski behind my dog, I use anything but.

I have never used one

dose it hurt/damage them?

My dog doesn't know hurt, no damage with normal use. I'm not saying damage or abuse can't be done by some, but if that isn't what you are going for, no you won't harm your dog.

any collar used improperly can hurt your dog.   a properly fitted pinch collar allows you to give a correction with a minimum pull of the leash.   

so yes i am for.

john

For here too. 

But, they do need to be fitted properly and not swimming around the dogs neck.  Snug behind the ears. 

A lot less damage, in my opinion, from those than a choke in the wrong hands.  Please be aware that a cheap one will fall apart when you need it most and is not as safe for your dogs neck as, say, a Sprenger.  If you purchase one I would also suggest you don't buy one with the biggest links. The medium size links are easier to find a correct adjusment because you can add and remove in smaller increments.

Also you don't necessarily have to use one forever. One of my dogs needed one for a time and now has gotten the pulling out of her system.

Very usefull training tool if used correctly.

I use the medium sized links for my GSD's as well. 

let me think would i like to walk around with nails in mi neck?........erm.........me thinks not. if you cant train your dog without one of these.....why bother.