choke collars - Page 1

At what age can you use a choke collar for a pup??

My rule of thumb is as soon as all the adult teeth are in, a correction collar can go on.

I use choke chain collars from day one.   Usually 8 to 12 weeks.    They make them that small.   I dont go to a strap collar until the dog is trained.    I dont start working a pup usually until 6 months but four is not too early to start.   I train slow and easy at first, like green breaking a colt.   gently let the animal know what its all about.

choking a little puppy you guys must great trainers.

held...lol

Dee,

I can only speak for myself. I never ever use a choke collar. Yes, I will use a prong collar on the dead ring way, way down the road. Not on a puppy tho.  Never a choke collar.

Try using MORE PATIENCE with the puppy. Why would even consider using a choke collar, let alone on a puppy?

John Kennedy

Held,

I agree....................................

I never use a choke chains..  I use a flat leather collar on little puppies.  Around 4 to 5 months old I add a fur saver, but only on the dead ring until around 7 - 8 months, around 12 months I add a pinch collar, not on the live ring.  All my dogs have been high drive working line dogs too.

I think it al depends on each individual dog, but to clarify the one statement, Choke chains are made in a variety of sizes because full-grown adult dogs come in a variety of sizes. 

sueincc,

I like you never use a choke chain (or check chain as I like to call it).  I use a flat leather or nylon collar all through the dogs life. I may use a pinch along the way but never ever a check. 

Jess

Wow, that's great.  I am not that good, I do have to correct my dogs, just not much while they are puppies.