Why Choke Collars Should Be A Thing Of The Past (Part 2)

Observe the next several dogs you see wearing choke collars. You will undoubtedly notice the number of these collars that have either been incorrectly placed on the dogs neck or, as is often the case, have slipped and readjusted to put the moveable portion in the dangerous spot of being under the dog’s neck. Training a dog in this manner does not allow for the quick release of choke necessary and risks both the dog’s health and unnecessary cruelty. Instead of mere redirection and training, an improperly used choke chain can become something just short of a torture device.

Considering the ease with which a choke collar can slip out of position-particularly when used with the unruly dogs who need training interventions the most-it does not seem as if there is a valid rationale for maintaining the collar’s use. There is simply too much risk associated with the collars.

Of course, choke collars should be promptly removed after a training walk or session. However, for a variety of reasons they are often left on when a dog is unsupervised. This can occur out of sheer ignorance of proper training techniques, by simple oversight, or when a dog breaks a leash or otherwise escapes his owner/trainer.

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