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Choke chain, correction collar vs harness revisited (sorry)
Hi all, I searched for both "choke chains" and "harness" in this forum so I know this is an issue that has already been discussed quite a bit. But I'm still confused.
My trainer strongly suggested that I purchase a correction collar for my 3.5 month old malamute/black lab puppy who is quite a "puller". Sola (pup) didn't seem to react much better using the correction collar (which was a nylon collar just big enough to go over her head, and tightens as she pulls, but can't come off). Is this the same as a "choke chain" other than the material difference (chain vs nylon)? The reason I'm hesitating on this is a) Sola didn't seem to change her pulling, even though I realize this isn't an immediate thing, but we have tried a few times; b) I'm a pretty inexperienced owner and DO NOT want to hurt my pup, heard about potential tracheal damage etc. She was essentially choking herself last night, and I really didn't like it. I'm wondering if harness training is just as effective? What about a halti (I'm not really sure what this is). I'm a pretty small woman myself, so I need to be able to control this dog when she is 80+lbs! Sola listens fairly well already, comes when called (most of the time ![]() Anyway, sorry to breach this topic again... ![]() Thanks in advance ![]() S.
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J'embrasse mon chien sur la bouche! "To err is human, to forgive, canine." -Unknown Mom to: Sola: 18 month old black lab/malamute Luna: 2 year old Siberian Husky (rescue) Millie: 2.5 year old tabby (rescue) Layla: ?? year old calico (rescue) Former mom to (RIP): Nicole: Maine Coon cat 1985-1999 Poncho: Degu Bibi: Degu Josette: St. Bernard, childhood pet |
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