Found new training collar

[Judy Chrusch]

Czar needed a new collar so we went to the pet store and the girl in their recommended this new collar. It's part cloth and part choker, about 5-6 inches of it is the chain choker type and the rest is a 1 inch wide nylon material. Has anyone ever seen this type? You have the option to hook the leash up to just the collar or the other part that would act like a choker only it doesn't choke them as such. We thought we'd try it out, if anyone has one or has seen this type let me know.I'd also like your input on them. Thanks in advance.

Judy

[RottiMomCT]

I bought one of those collars for my Ben when we went for our CGC test...LOVE IT! he gets the sound of the choke collar (this from a dog that needed a prong to behave!) and lately that is enough of a correction for him. We still use the prong in obedience class (too many distractions for him right now) but we'll wean him off it eventually....

When I pick up any collar besides his nylon collar - he knows it's time to work and learn, not just fun time. When it's only the nylon collar - he knows it's playtime!! :D

[LisaS]

i have two of these martingale-style collars - they look like a "greyhound" collar but with the chain connector - or looks like a pinch collar but with fabric in place of the prongs part.
I found that when training an untrained adult I did not get an adequate correction, but once trained (or maybe with a puppy) they work great as a "go for a walk" collar.

Lisa

[Ramon]

They call it a martingale collar. It's advantages over the choke chain are that the amount of choke is limited, which makes it safer, and you don't have to orient it a certain way, which makes it more idiot-proof. One thing I don't like about it is that it's a pain to get it to fit, especially if your dog has a big head. If the store happens to have one with a clip on the chain, it would be lot easier.
I never tried it with a rottie, but I did try it on my american bulldog when he was a puppy, then I moved to a prong collar. The level of correction seems to be a little less than the choke chain because of the limited slip, but I do like the fact that it's safer. In my opinion, most large, sturdy dogs will not get enough correction with this collar, especially when they are beginners and under heavy distraction. I agree that it's a good collar for puppies, and I might try one to wean him out of the prong collar.

[southerncomfort]

Depends on what you use it for...the Martingale is ok but for training purposes it is hard to keep in proper position.

[Dragonball Z]

I agree with southernsomfort (probably cause I want a drink!) LMAO. If your trying not to get your arm pulled off on walks, I'd suggest what's called a gentle leader. It's like a bridal for dogs. It fits on their head, and the leash attaches uder the jaw. You have to let your dog get used to it, but, when he does, it will immediately stop the dog from walking you! The beauty of it is there is no pain involved as is with CHOKE and PRONG collars. (They even sound painful).

[Dei]

Yes, over on this side of the Atlantic it's called a half-check (or a half-choke). Other than it's milder action (makes it nice for young dogs and those too sensitive for a choke), I love the way you can use it on either side. I've used one for a rambuctious young Rottie and I can recommend it. :)
The best ones can be buckled onto the dog's neck so that they don't slip.

[alexav]

I love "No-slip" or "martingale" collars for certain dogs, especially dogs that have the infuriating habit of pulling out of thier buckle collars and taking off. I start my puppy preschoolers in them to prevent this bad habit from ever starting.

They are a good compromise between slip collars and buckle collars for therapy work too.