3 Types of Collars
Leash StructureLeash Material: We use leather leashes primarily because we like the feel, they don't slip through your hand as easily as nylon does, and they look more professional in my opinion. They can be more expensive, though. A lot of people prefer to use nylon because it's what they know, they don't have to worry about rain rot, and they come in fun colors. You use what you like. Below are all the leashes we use for Robbie, and each leash's purpose in our training. Thumb Loop VS Hand Loop: Our trainer encouraged us to put thumb loops in all of our leashes as opposed to the traditional wrist loop. If your dog bolts, it's easy to break your wrist or get your hand stuck in a regular loop. Thumb loops give you a safer hold on your dog's leash and allow you to drop the leash faster in the event of an emergency. Why Does Robbie Have 8 Leashes?I ask myself that very question every time I have to pack a travel bag for a trip somewhere. I assure you though, each has a crucial purpose.
No Tool is Inherently Abusive - It's How You Use ItThrow the words chain or prong collar into any group of dog people and you are bound to get at least one verbal attack about how abusive you are for using a chain or prong collar on your dog. I have very little patience for people who accuse me of abusing Robbie. That being said, I will take a moment here to shed some light on why the tools used for training are not inherently abusive, but rather the hands that use them decide whether they are abusive or not.
All the dog lovers who argue justice for pit bulls. What is our primary line that we feed to news outlets, trainers, and anyone who will listen? The breed is not inherently dangerous. People take an animal with great strength and twist it to suit their own agendas. It is how the person uses a pit bull that makes the animal dangerous, not the nature of the dog itself. Or something to that effect. The same holds true for chain or prong collars. When used correctly, with light hands that have experience training animals, they are not abusive tools and can be extremely beneficial for training a dog with little energy exerted on the part of the trainer.
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