A choke or training collar can cause physical injury to a dog if it is worn or used incorrectly. These collars can be a useful adjunct to training dogs and older puppies, but it depends on their size, strength and temperament, and also on the skill and training of the owner. Ask a trainer if a choke chain is appropriate for your dog, and, if so, have the trainer teach you how to use it. If the human companion does not know how to properly use it, this type of training collar can cause serious windpipe injuries, especially to small breeds and shorthaired dogs. In addition, a shy, sensitive or submissive dog could be traumatized by the indiscriminate use of a choke chain. If your dog is a tenacious puller or has other problems with leash manners, consider instead using a head halter to correct his behavior.

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