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When I got my dog, she was 2 yrs old and a world class puller.
I found out, as you are, that choke chains do not work, and many dogs continue to pull. This can cause tracheal damage and won't stop the pulling.
The collar with the "spikes" or prong collar is actually much more effective and humane. But no collar will work without training.
Extension leashes are not good for pullers, because you have no control and the dog is learning nothing.
Every time your dog pulls and you follow, he has won. Since dogs do only what works, he will keep pulling since it gets him what he wants.
Use a regular 6 foot leash. As soon as the dog starts to pull turn around VERY abruptly and start walking swiftly in the opposite direction. Do this every single time your dog pulls. You may not go anywhere for a while, but your dog WILL learn to pay attention and stop pulling once he realizes that pulling gets him the opposite of what he wants.
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