On the dog shows on TV dogs look like their in thin metal choke chains. It looks like a collar that might give a lot of control over the dog as the handler seems to be lifting the dog's head with the leash and collar while the judge looks him over. My dog weighs about 40 pounds, and I wonder if this would be a good collar for working with him.
2007-01-27 12:22:08 · 10 answers · asked by shadrickhistory 3 in Pets ➔ Dogs
It depends on the dog and the handler. Mine are shown on a very fine metal choke collar. Some are shown on a "all in one" fabric collar/leask collar, callled a Martingale. It is personal preference, breed, and sometimes other factors.
Most of the time the collar is not giving much control, it is just that the dog knows what to do. There is training involved. Most of those collars would not do well with an out of control dog!!!
Dogs ARE NOT shown on a PINCH COLLAR!!!!!! That is totally funny!!!! If you have so little control over your dog that you have to show it on a PINCH collar, you DO NOT belong at a show!!!!
You don't even show on a standard buckle collar either!!
2007-01-27 12:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It kind of depends on personal preference. I like a fine show choke with a loop lead (made from nylon), but that is just me. I know a lot of people that do not like to use chains, and use a nylon choke. They do not make good everyday collars, because they are not all that strong (compared to a normal collar and lead). There is a lot of training involved in showing dogs, which is why the leads are so thin. If you use them as everyday leads, there is a high risk of the lead breaking and the dog getting away from you.
2007-01-27 13:05:50 · answer #2 · answered by iluvmyfrenchbulldogs 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are correct about the fine chain on the fine leash. When I say "fine", I mean very thin so as to not distract from the dog itself. It does lend a certain amount of control, but the fine leash tends to take that control away. This is NOT a good collar for training, especially standard obedience training. A regular training choke is preferred for that. The other "show" adornment, is called a "show lead" and it is a one peice waxed flat canvas type with a slip clip to adjust the neck peice by.
2007-01-27 13:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by cantrellpets 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is not the leash or collar that is giving the control, it is the TRAINING the dog has gotten. When you train a dog properly, you don't rely on the leash or collar to control it.
Show leads are usually too thin for training, they will cut into the dog's neck and hurt it.
2007-01-28 07:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by DaBasset - BYBs kill dogs 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the breed, I use martingales or a slip lead. They are thin, your dog needs to be trained before you take him in the ring.
You can't use a buckle collar to show (unless you want everyone snickering at the obvious newbie), and prongs are not allowed on show grounds.
2007-01-27 12:45:05 · answer #5 · answered by whpptwmn 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
while My canines get shown we use very finely rolled leather-based slip collars specific produced from white leather-based as to mixture in with canines fur and not distract from colour of canines. We additionally use comparable form of leads very finely rolled white leather-based. fairly then hectic the place to get collars and leads, i might hassle greater correct to the splendid stance and stacking of the canines. and only while to renounce and start up. i like to work out Junior handlers cope with canines yet they have study what to do and what to no longer do by skill of their mom and dad whom are handlers or yet another expert handler. you may't only bounce in to the ring with a canines and anticipate to win. With 4H showing you need to use maximum any collar and lead and can get them a puppy keep or feed turbines, or tractor grant. Mine I pay a ot of money f or reason they're leather-based. For Julie and Bobbie L, there are a number of expert handlers obtainable that are additionally the breeder and proprietor. via fact of this they are asserting while saying Breeder, proprietor, handler. You the two ought to get information splendid until eventually now commencing off your mouths
2016-09-28 02:01:38 · answer #6 · answered by elzey 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ive trained and showed dogs. the show collar is basically a pretty choke collar. choke collars are not good for training as ive seen dogs have there layrnex wrecked from wrongfull use. it involves jerks which is very hard on them. If a buckle colar wont work a pinch collar is recommended. I know it sounds and looks worse but is really not. (when used correctly) you pull gently on it its all that is needed it gives even pressure, not focused in one spot(choker) or read up on clicker training. I now do that. its great*******sorry for those that didnt actually read my answer. i answered the question. then about collars for training. never said u use a buckle or pinch in the show ring
2007-01-27 12:29:45 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal S 2 · 1⤊ 6⤋
They dont use collars they use a leash that is a choker and leash in one
2007-01-27 15:57:44 · answer #8 · answered by plynn_03 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
LOL!!!! WOW...someone actually thinks that buckle and PINCH collars are used at SHOWS!!!!!
There is no helping some people!!!
2007-01-28 08:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by ML BUSTER 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it depends on the breed of dog and the handler.
2007-01-27 16:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by Jess. 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋