Trainer Recommendations
"What is a 'training collar'?"
A training collar is a chain collar, chain or nylon martingale collar, prong collar, slip leash, head halti or gentle leader.
Below you will find a comprehensive list of training collar recommendations (with pictures) and where to buy them.
"Which training collar should I buy?"
"Which training collar is the best?"
Every training collar is different and has a different purpose. One is not 'better' than the other. Sometimes it is trial and error to figure out which training collar works best for you and your dog. We typically recommend a chain collar or martingale collar to start. In class our trainer(s) will assess if your collar is properly fitted.
Chain Collar
Examples of chain collars:
"How do I fit a chain collar?"
Below is a guide to fitting your dog's chain collar. It should NOT be loose (like a necklace), dangling, have a huge gap when sliding it over the dog's head, or fall below the lower neck.
Nylon / Chain Martingale
Examples of chain martingales:
Examples of nylon martingales:
Prong Collar
Examples of prong collars:
"How do I fit a prong collar?"
Below is a guide to fitting your dog's prong collar. It should NOT be loose (like a necklace), dangling, easily slid on and off over the dog's head, or below mid neck.
Head Halti / Gentle Leader
Examples of head haltis and
gentle leaders:
Slip Leash
Examples of slip leashes:
