Ok so I have an aussie that needs training. Should i get a choke chain or halter? I know a chain will work in the house training part but will a head halter?
plz answer with experience
2006-12-06 07:19:04 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
ok I dont mean "peeing in the house" kind of house training. I meant like....lets say he was on the counter....and a quick tug of the training collar (i meant like the chain ones....not a prong collar) to correct the behavior. My question is...which is better....halti or chain?
he is a year old now.
potty training help would be accepted too. I think overall he's new to being payed attention to
2006-12-06 11:21:09 · update #1
can you add details to your question? such as, potty training? leash training? puppy? or adult? what is the problem?
It would really help us experts to know how to help, as otherwise it is just a shot in the dark.
2006-12-06 07:29:26 · answer #1 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tough call! It all very much depends on the personality of the dog. For training purposes, it is usually suggested that your purchase a choke chain (sometimes called a training collar) or a martingale style collar. If you are doing lessons with a trainer, I would speak to them about it; they will know your dog much better than we do and therefore have a better recomendation!
All types of training collars are just that: for training purposes only! It is generally a very bad idea to take your dog for walks with a training collar on, and can even be damaging. These kinds of collars will not teach your dog not to pull and will in the case of my dalmatian who is the worst puller I have ever come across, her prong collar and her choke collar (I tried both!) turned her beautiful white neck grey and rubbed off patches of hair. For walks, I use the EasyWalk Harness. I have tried probably every different kind of walking device available, and I have found this is the best for controlling a dog who pulls, and is also causes the dog the least amount of stress. My boyfriend uses the head collar, sometimes referred to by the brand Halti, on his Dalmatian, and she does great with it. However many dogs get very stressed by head collars, my dog among them, which is why I don't use it on her.
So in summary, every dog is different! You may need to try a few things and talk to a few people before you come across something that works for you. Also, you will definitly need to get two separate collars: one designed for training sessions and the other designed for your daily walks.
2006-12-06 07:37:39 · answer #2 · answered by mlle-fantine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What problems are you having. If it is walking on a leash then I would get a pinch collar before I would get a choke chain because that can do harm to your dog. Pincher looks bad, but it is not as painful or damaging as a choker.
If you plan to use a choker to house train... good luck. The dog will just piss when the collar is not on or will be terrified to piss in front of you. This is NOT the way to house train.
Also, when you say house training I assume this is a puppy and a choker can do very harmful damage to a puppy's neck. Cha ching at the vet.
If you would like my break down of how to properly house train, or any other advice, email me. I have been training for years and I know what is effective.
ahoback@sasktel.net
2006-12-06 07:21:17 · answer #3 · answered by Sassyshiba 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I grew up with two Aussie Cattle dogs, We never used a full choke collar on them but we did use the one that has a section of chain, and the rest of it like a regular collar, we found that it was effective but never hurt the dogs. We still use the to walk those two trouble makers today!!!
2006-12-06 07:55:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first of all don't listen to anyone who doesn't specifically have experience with Aussies!!!
Aussies are amazing dogs and require a lot of work to get them to reach what they are truly capable of... which is beating the tail off any other breed when it comes to obedience!! Aussies require a firm hand with positive reinforcement.... I am not even going to begin to try to explain all of the techniques that you can you to get the full potential out of you Aussie... But let's just say we had a male blue that knew his right from his left and would sit and stay while working cattle on command for upwards of a half hour! Here are some contacts... Not sure where you live but there are trainers out there that are experienced with the GREAT Aussie and could help your dog become the perfectionist he/she is capable of!
2006-12-06 07:43:15 · answer #5 · answered by justme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't use a head halter, if pulled at the wrong angle it could break a dog's neck. Seen it happen before.
2006-12-06 07:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by foreversomnium 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
choke chain because i know most training classes require
2006-12-06 12:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by agent_starfire 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obedience education is the 1st step. you will possibly desire to have your canines obey on leash in case you assume him to obey off leash. Use beneficial reinforcement, treats and many compliment. learning to return might desire to be an basic one. whilst he's exterior to potty call him and supply compliment and a cope with. he will study that one rapidly.
2016-10-14 03:59:21 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋