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Shih Tzu - Is A Training Collar Right For Your Shih Tzu
There are many excellent training devices that can be used when
training your Shih Tzu. The most basic piece of equipment that
every Shih Tzu owner should own is a quality training collar.
There are many different types of training collars, and these
devices go by a variety of different names, including choke
collar, choke chain, correction collar, slip collar and of
course training collar. Training collars are favorite tools
among both amateur and professional dog trainers.
When used properly, a training collar is a valuable, effective
tool. However, like any tool it must be used properly in order
to be effective. Despite its simple appearance and design, a
training collar is a piece of precision equipment, and it must
be treated with respect.
An improperly used training collar will do no good, and it can
harm your training program by causing the Shih Tzu to become
confused and frightened. There are several important things to
consider when choosing and fitting a training collar.
The first consideration when choosing a training collar is how
the collar fits the Shih Tzu. It is vital that the training
collar be fitted properly to the Shih Tzu. Only a properly
fitted training collar will be effective for the Shih Tzu.
The training collar must also be put on the Shih Tzu the right
way. Unlike a normal buckle collar, there is a definite right
way and wrong way to put on a training collar, and putting it on
the wrong way can make the collar ineffective or even dangerous.
In addition to being fitted and sized properly, the training
collar must be used properly as well. The training collar is
designed to provide a reminder, not a punishment. It is very
important to never use steady pressure with a training collar. A
training collar works by providing a sharp pressure, followed by
an immediate release of pressure.
The weight of the chain and the size of the links on the
training collar are very important when choosing a training
collar. The weight of the chain should be appropriate for the
size and weight of the Shih Tzu. For instance, you would
not use
a heavy chain on a 10 pound Shih Tzu, just as you would not use
a very light chain on a 100 pound dog.
When using a training collar, it is very important to place the
collar on the Shih Tzu properly. The collar must be placed on
the Shih Tzu properly in order to be effective.
It is relatively easy to determine the length of training collar
your Shih Tzu needs. The appropriate size of the collar is the
distance around the animal's neck, plus 2-3 inches. Since
training collars are usually made in even sizes, it may be
necessary to round up to find the right size. When measuring, be
sure to not make the tape measure too tight. The training collar
will need to fit snugly, but not too tight. It is important that
the pressure on the training collar be instantly relieved when
the leash is slackened.
If the training collar is too tight, the pressure will not be
relieved when you loosen the leash. If the collar is too loose,
on the other hand, it could accidentally slip off the Shih Tzu
when he lowers his head.
When putting the training collar on the Shih Tzu, it is
important that the end of the chain that attaches to the leash
is on the top of the Shih Tzu's neck. This is important in order
for the collar to function as intended. It is important that the
training collar loosen properly when the leash is slackened, and
that it tighten instantly to provide the sharp correction when
needed.
If the connecting piece of the training collar is placed
anywhere except on the top of the Shih Tzu's head, the training
collar will not loosen properly when the leash is slackened.
This constant pressure on the training collar will be
counterproductive, since the Shih Tzu will not understand what
is being asked of it or why the pressure is not being relieved
when it does as it is asked.
About the author:
Connie Limon is a shih tzu breeder. She publishes a FREE weekly
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