It is very common to see large dogs wearing training collars for their bark control. These collars can be very beneficial as it helps in teaching your pet simple commands such as “sit” or “stay.” However, many owners are not so pleased with the results of these collars since most of them leave marks on the dog’s neck and chest. To make your training effective and safe, here are some points to consider before buying a training collar for large dog:
Chain loop training collar for large dog: chain loop with smooth polished ends. The chain loop consists of two rings that run across the dog’s chest and back. Safe and strong. Effective and safe. Cast-iron safe and quality certificate.
We also encounter the plastic kind of dog control collar – which can be used for basic training or in heavy training programs. The good point about these collars is that they come in different colors and designs and you can change the color anytime you like without washing it. But the downside is that they are not safe as compared to chain-loops and cast-iron. They can choke your dog during their training process. You must take note that improper use can lead to serious accidents and even death.
Prong Collar for Large Dog: The prong collar is a dog obedience training collar. In fact, it is also called pinch collar. It has a metal prong at the end which digs into your dog’s neck to make him stand still. It is designed to prevent excessive barking. To add more discomfort, you might hear a loud clicking sound when your dog tries to pull away from the collar.
There are two types of prong collars – which are the galvanized steel wireless collar and the aluminum wireless collar. For dog obedience training, the galvanized steel wireless training collar is usually recommended. This is because it is stronger and is proven to be more effective than the aluminum wireless training collar. For large dog training, this type is more effective because it is just right for your dog’s neck size and strength.
On the photo to enlarge the buttons of dog collar for large dog training – there are three sets of buttons namely, center, top and bottom. If you are going to purchase a collar for your dog obedience training, then you should focus on the center button first.
It is usually the strong side of the dog collar. After all, you do not want to accidentally hurt your dog.