also a pain in the butt to walk... we have a retracable leash, and a basic choke collar non spiked!
Do not combine a retractable leash with a choke collar - it defeats the purpose. The idea is to achieve a loose-lead heel. With the constant tension of a retractable on a training collar you're never going to get there. I personally don't like retractables anyway - how reliable would it be in restriaing a bolting 70lb dog?gmoney9038 said:also a pain in the butt to walk... we have a retracable leash, and a basic choke collar non spiked!
I would consider getting a Prong ("spiked") collar. These will not harm your dog - if used correctly. They are simple to use and pretty effective. The distribute the pressure evenly across the neck. The Prong collar needs to be worn at the top of the neck - right below the head to be worn properly. I would get a regular nylon or leather leash. You have more control over your dog with these.gmoney9038 said:also a pain in the butt to walk... we have a retracable leash, and a basic choke collar non spiked!
I would get a prong collar.gmoney9038 said:very good point... I guess i will have to get a normal leash, also should i get the choke with the teeth or is the normal good? also whats the good word on bitter apples?
Tinkerbell said:I would get a prong collar.gmoney9038 said:very good point... I guess i will have to get a normal leash, also should i get the choke with the teeth or is the normal good? also whats the good word on bitter apples?
The bitter apple stuff is great for chewing on things. That's all it was ment to be used for. But the success of the bitter apple spray depends on the dog. My Annie girl LOVES the stuff (at least the Nature's Miracle stuff) - so with her it's not effective. There is one brand Im going to try with her (I believe it's Garriks?) before I give up the ghost.