Proper use of slip collar and leash training video.MP4

[jesusism]

Great vid. Funny how people are prejudiced against the slip chain. I use slip leads for training and no one cares about that and they are the same tool. Just so happens one is long and nylon while the other short and chain.

I was taught clicker training which is effective, but when I leash train I leash train both the person and the dog as many times the owners can't clicker train the dog to stay with them, but the moment I place my hands on the leash the dog stops pulling.

[ThePoorArab]

I think you should do this with an untrained dog so we can all see.

[jbenal]

Wow, check the anxious body language on this poor dog. Get a clicker and treats and lay off the yanking.

[mazafuzle]

i like choking my dog

[CheekyMulattress]

Hello, my friend grooms and trains dogs, and she has been helping me leash-train my dog with a slip collar. I'm very confused by the quick turn and walking in the other direction, and have not been doing it since we finished class. When am I supposed to do the quick turn, why, and should I still be working on this with my dog? It's been a week since class was finished. Please advise. Thanks!

[mydogkanskidrums]

Why not just do this on a normal collar, or harness? I have just as good results doing stop-starting with dogs. It seems to me that with the slip/check chain so high up the dog's neck, you're automatically creating pressure around his trachea, which I don't condone.

[TrainingByTara]

@mydogkanskidrums If you notice there is no tension when used correctly thus creating no damage. If used correctly it is always slack, the only correction is a "quick" correction if the dog is not focused, not constant tension like you get on a flat collar. This demo is for "power pullers" that are not phased by a "padded" correction. I do however agree, if you don't know how to use one properly, you should not use it. That I would not condone.

[mydogkanskidrums]

@TrainingByTara Sure, and for dogs that pull I appreciate that pulling against a flat collar can be even worse. But I still don't see why any aversive correction needs to be used. As we learn more about learning theory and dog behaviour, it's clear that the only corrections we need are insistent, instructive punishments, e.g. standing still if the dog pulls, walking back 5-10 steps if he carries on. I don't know, it's just a piece of equipment that can be used dangerously thus why use it ever?

[TrainingByTara]

@mydogkanskidrums I am sure you have seen (as all trainers have) many owners that give up walking a dog because they cannot handle them on a walk. They will give their dog up rather then spend a prolonged period of time to get them to walk well with a padded correction. A vicious circle then develops, no walking, more frustration, more destruction, more aggression. My goal, teach them now and save them from losing their homes or worse, being killed for frustration that builds from no exercise.

[mydogkanskidrums]

@TrainingByTara I have definitely seen this and it is a downward spiral. But that doesn't mean we can use positive punishment/negative reinforcement at will. We need to educate owners to proper training standards and practises- ones that may take a few sessions longer but will build a much happier relationship between them and the dog.

[kustumgraphics]

gr8 vid

[CountessaMina]

I normally don't leave comments on videos, but this was a wonderful demo. I m also glad to see that I m not the only one who has stopped calling it a choke chain. I call it a slip collar or check chain, since it is meant to keep your dog in check not in choke!

Thanks again for the great video.

[d4rksh4d0vv]

I love how straight forward this video is, teaching about slip collars and walking.

Thank you

[alorena]

Great video, this helped me out a lot!

[SikiSLO]

awesome demo !! thanks!

[mesamike]

Wow, I'm impressed that was awsome Thanx! You're a great instructor, I hope it works on my Siberian Husky I can't wait to try it on him tomarrow.

[gems05]

how long is your lead there? good demo - will use on sibe husky for walking training

[TrainingByTara]

@gems05 the leash is a 6 foot lead. You want to remember to keep your anchor hand low when you drop and turn. It is common for most owners to raise it up as they turn away. Your dog is already about 3 feet long, if you use a leash that is less then 6 feet or you pull up all the slack, there will be no correction, just tug of war on your end :)

[gbx78]

Thanks Tara.. id like to start using a slip collar with my boxer.. currently i use a gentle leader but she still pulls like crazy and due to the pressure on her short nose she starts snorting very very loudly!!. id like to use the slip collar however she just doesnt stop pulling and lunges at anything that moves especially barking dogs behind their fences, shes fine with people walking past and if i change direction she walks perfectly next to me , change again to original direction she pulls!!

[TrainingByTara]

@gbx78 try making a hard left into her when you change direction. You should not talk to her or give her eye contact when correcting. Make sure you turn into her head and neck area, not her mid body as this will get you both wrapped up in the leash! :)

[rix1351]

i had the same problem with my boxers on a halter, but i got black dog ones and they're fine with them as they're specifically made for short nosed breeds, i do prefer to use slip lead's though as halter's only really manage a pulling dog and using a slip lead properly you can quickly erase the pulling altogether.

[83sweetleaf]

very insite full tara i have started dog trainin club as my dog acts up at dogs and cats eventhough we have 3 cats and pulls with his lead on colar trainer has said to use a slip chain and ive found this video very helpful on how to use it thank u for sharin any other tips for me then u can email at lisakemp_697@hotmail.com that would b great. he was good a trainin club untill a blk bitch started at him so if they got to close after that they started barkin etc at each other any advice aprecated

[whitesalls]

Thank you so much! I've shared this video with several people. It's made may 3 yr old lab a pleasure to walk. (he thanks you, too)

[Raidaz818]

very cool vid thx

[slicksps]

You make it look so easy, will keep trying.

Also good to see chain size discussed. My lab came with a chain fit for a horse and did start locking (now replaced, after your video about to be replaced again).

I used to think slips chains were cruel until I put on around MY neck, it's actually a lot gentler than a flat collar when used correctly, only cruel if there's constant tension, again you made that perfectly clear. The correction is the sudden tightness not the continued lack of oxygen.

[maitias]

Very well explained. Thank you and keep the videos coming.