![]() There are so many variations of touch, pressure and finesse you can apply with them. Gribble says, “If used properly, the dog quickly learns how to ‘operate’ the collar and keep it loose, making the dog then responsible for its own actions.” Martin Deeley, of Montverde, FL, says, “My favorite collar is still the slip chain or rope slip leash. Instead, the owner should give a pop with the leash an attention getting pop rather than a corrective jerk. Used correctly, this collar is never allowed to tighten and remain tight as the dog can then choke – hence the other name for this collar – choke chain. The collar constricts around the dog’s neck should the dog pull on it or the owner tighten the leash. ![]() The collar is fed back through one ring (called the dead ring) and the leash is attached to the free ring (called the live ring). Slip collars are made of chain or nylon rope with a ring at each end. When using the tool, the owner should include specific training or behavior modification techniques so the dog’s behavior actually changes and eventually the tool is no longer needed. A trained dog is a dog under good verbal off leash control even when distracted and at a distance.” Jan Gribble, ABC Dog Training LLC of Socorro, NM, agrees, “Relying upon equipment as a management device causes me great concern as and equipment can fail and such failures run the potential risk of injury or death if the owner does not have control over their dog without that management device.” Therefore, any tool should not be looked upon as the sole solution to a problem behavior. Training tools then become management tools. Ian Dunbar, of Berkeley, CA, adds, “The dog cannot be considered trained if the training tool is still being actively used. Ian Dunbar says, “Training tools are anything that is used to train a dog, from lures, rewards, clickers, treats, leashes, collars, head halters, harnesses, to prong collars and electronic collars.” Training tools can help the dog’s owner train the dog by providing assistance so the owner can control the dog, communicate with the dog, or even speed up the process. Most trainers have certain training tools that they use on a regular basis as well as special tools that can be pulled out of the tool bag for unique situations. For more on her work go to Training Tools Smith is also an evaluator for Delta Pet Partners Program, the AKC CGC, and she’s a judge for 4-H Rally. She has competed in obedience, agility, freestyle, and numerous talent competitions. Smith, CDBC, of Port Angeles, WA, is a dog trainer and a Certified Behavior Consultant. ![]() Gribble is also a professional member if the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP). Her website is Jan Gribble, CDT, of Socorro, NM, is an endorsed member of the National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors, Inc (NADOI) where she is currently serving as President. She has competed with several dogs but her current competition dog is a Belgian Tervuren, CH CT Summerstorm Coyote Dancing, CDX AX MXJ HSAs RAE OFP NAP AJP. Deb Eldredge, DVM, of Vernon, NY, is a veterinarian and a performance sports trainer and competitor. Ian Dunbar, PhD, M.R.C.V.S., of Berkeley, CA, a veterinarian, animal behaviorist, author, and dog trainer, is also the scientific director at A well known author, he is also a highly sought after public speaker. He is the co-founder of the International Association of Canine Professionals. He is a sought after speaker who has been a commentator at Crufts as well as numerous gundog events. Martin Deeley, of Montverde, FL, is a renowned gundog trainer. She is a dog trainer and Certified Behavior Consultant. Mychelle Blake, MSW, CDBC, of Las Vegas, NV, is the Director of Communications for the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the Editor-in-Chief of their award winning journal, The APDT Chronicle of the Dog, and a Community Training Partner with Best Friends Animal Society in Las Vegas, NV.
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