Dog Obedience Training Equipment
submitted: Jun 15th 2008 |
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You cannot execute the perfect dog training session without some dog training tools. Dog training tools are basically designed to enhance the learning pace of a dog. Part of the things that you will be learning as a dog owner during a dog training session is the type of tool that best fit your dog and the correct way to use those tools. The following are some dog training tools and their uses:
- Dog Clicker: A clicker is a dog-training tool that is used for instruction purposes during dog training. A clicker is actually a plastic box with a metal tongue inside of it. When the metal tongue is pressed down, it produces a series of clicking noises that call a dog to attention. A clicker can be used to let a dog know that it is getting an instruction right or it may be used in a recall instruction.
- Dog Choke Collar: These collars consist of a long chain with a ring on either end. The chain is passed through one ring and slipped over the head of the dog. The chain is used to correct unacceptable behavior. When the dog misbehaves, the chain is tugged, which tightens the chain. This serves as a warning signal to your dog.
- Dog Prong Collar: A prong collar is similar in function to a choke collar, but is constructed not of a simple chain but interlocking metal links which have long teeth that curve upwards. When a prong collar is tugged, there is a tightening of the collar along with a poke being given to your dog. These collars can work when a choke collar just doesn't work to correct a particular behavior.
- Electronic Dog Collars: Electronic collars can give your dog a small electrical charge when the dog displays unwanted behavior. This charge is adjustable and is completely safe for your dog, even on the highest setting. These collars can be effective when choke collars and prong collars have both proved to be ineffective on your dog's problem behaviors.
- Dog Treats: These are familiar to any dog owner. The particular treat used depends on the dog and trainer, but the idea is to encourage the dog to continue behaving in a desirable manner. This can be anything enjoyed by your dog.
There are a lot of dog obedience training equipment out there; these are just a few for the dog owner to consider when it comes time to train your dog.
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