The Right Leash and Collar for Your DogWritten by Adam G. Katz
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Another terrific solution is a harness – a device that goes around neck and ribcage, thus eliminating possibility of choking. Harnesses are an excellent resolution to problem of having a large dog that hasn’t been well-trained and pulls or lunges when out for a walk. It’s a great way to restrain pulling without getting in that choking “tug of war” that you sometimes see. Harnesses are also good for small dogs, which can have serious problems with collars pressing on their small and fragile airways. Now for proper leash. As with collars, you have a choice of flat nylon or leather (or braided leather is also available), and as with collars, it’s largely a matter of personal preference. I use a 6 foot nylon leash for training my dog. I find it’s perfect length for walking, heeling and virtually all of my training sessions. Many dog owners prefer a retractable leash. These are nylon leashes that are encased in a plastic casing, and vary in length up to about 25 feet or so. The best models of this type have a one-button “braking” system that stops your dog from going beyond a set distance, as well as a spring mechanism that allows you to adjust just how far you want to extend lead. Retractable leashes are a good idea if you walk your dog in a variety of settings: you can “reel” him in if you’re on city sidewalks or in situations where there are a lot of people or other dogs around, then you can expand distance between you when you get to park or an open space. For more: http://tinyurl.com/4efaq
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| | Using A Clicker Vs Traditional Approach... The Flawed "Clicker Training Methodology! Written by Adam G. Katz
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MYTH: These dogs never need to be told when they do something wrong, therefore a "different method" (i.e. clicker training) should be used. This is complete bunk. Recognize that using a clicker as an event marker is not "clicker training approach." The clicker training approach requires that you keep your dog confined at all times that you are not following him around this house with a clicker to reward right behavior. This is why it works so well with dolphins: Because they're confined in a small pool when they're not being trained. In any event... I'm off on a tangent. Using clicker as ONE tool in your arsenal is fine. But using it to exclusion of all other tools at your disposal and you're being blind. To read more of my dog training ramblings, read about my book (click below): http://tinyurl.com/4efaq Secrets of a Professional Dog Trainer!
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