While doing a heeling drill this morning my dog started to gag like she was going to throw up, and I started to question the choke chain. I was wondering if the corrections were causing her to gag. I was being firm, but I don't think it was anything excessive.
So the light bulb lit up, and I think I am going to pick up a prong collar and a heeling stick(much easier than leaning over).
I wanted to know everyone's opinion on these two collars. People generally see the prong collar as much more cruel, but since the correction has a limit I think it's probably better for the dog.
Oh and P.S. the pet stores up 'in the north' have never heard of a 'heeling stick' !! Looks like I'm going to have to try and make one or, order one, and wait a month for it to arrive
So the light bulb lit up, and I think I am going to pick up a prong collar and a heeling stick(much easier than leaning over).
I wanted to know everyone's opinion on these two collars. People generally see the prong collar as much more cruel, but since the correction has a limit I think it's probably better for the dog.
Oh and P.S. the pet stores up 'in the north' have never heard of a 'heeling stick' !! Looks like I'm going to have to try and make one or, order one, and wait a month for it to arrive