Things You'll Need
- Choke collar
Instructions
Choose a choke collar that is 2 inches larger than your dog's skull. You can measure your dog's skull yourself, or get some help from the clerk at the pet store where you are purchasing the choke collar.
Slide the collar over your dog's head and rest it on your dog's neck. Do not place the chain under your dog's neck.
Look for the live ring on the collar. The live ring is the larger ring that the leash is connected to. This ring should be on top of the dog's neck, just below the back of the dog's head. This position allows you to tighten the collar, and then release it. If the live ring falls under the dog's neck, you will not be able to release the choke hold.
Tighten the choke collar briefly when your dog does something it is not suppose to. Do not keep the chain tight. Release the choke hold after only a few seconds. This is all your dog needs to understand that you did not approve of its actions.
Remove the choke collar once the training session is over and put it away. Switch to a regular collar.