Nylon Choke Collar

koda girl · 11-09-2011, 12:59 PM

Has anyone used a Nylon Choke Collar and did you like it. We are taking a class and the trainer suggested this collar. Before I run out to buy it I would like to hear if anyone else likes or dislikes it. Plus I hear they are hard to find in Canada so I might have to head to the US to find one.

Thanks for any info.

kiya · 11-09-2011, 01:13 PM

I have 2 but I use them only as a safety with a prong or flat collar (so the dog can't get loose by slipping the collar) definately not by itself, it works like a choke chain and I don't use them.

Scarlettsmom · 11-09-2011, 02:25 PM

I use one when we walk. It's what we used in training and Scarlett knows a gentle tug means she is not obeying. It does work somewhat like a choke chain, except my understanding is that it immediately releases pressure when not being used for a correction. I rarely have to use it for correction, but when I do, she knows it. When we walk, it's more like she is off lead than on. There is no pressure or pulling on the collar.

When we do therapy work, I will not be able to use it at all. I have begun to start walking her with the flat buckle collar. We have some work to do, as I have depended on the training collar up until now. I will miss it.

FG167 · 11-09-2011, 02:36 PM

I only use this type of collar for correction-type training. Not for regular use. I used it on my aggressive dog to choke him when he was visually locked onto someone/something. Not as a pull/jerk/pop correction. I had a pinch on him for his regular leash and then this with a tab on it.

WVGSD · 11-09-2011, 03:15 PM

I use these and have used these for the past ten years for obedience training classes with every dog that I have had or trained. They are great for puppies and, for adults, they are nice as they don't give the noise that a metal choke collar does.

If you want them, there are several on-line vendors for them.

pfitzpa1 · 11-09-2011, 04:01 PM

I was using something similar except it was integrated into a leash, one long piece of nylon. The guys at my Shutzhund club said I should get a fursaver collar as these type of collars can tear hairs out from around the mane. I got my fur saver at rayallen.com

koda girl · 11-09-2011, 04:11 PM

Well thanks so much for all your comments. I do plan to buy this type of collar and give it a try.

FG167 You said, "Not as a pull/jerk/pop correction". Why did you say this. I believe what my trainer wants is to jerk this collar to the side when my dog gets fixated on another dog, she is dog reactive.

Again thanks so much everyone.

AbbyK9 · 11-09-2011, 05:57 PM

I have a couple of these and they're my "grab and slip on" collar when I need to grab a collar quick or have a simple collar that is real fast to take off or put on. I usually also have one in the car, in case I ever need to catch a loose dog.

If you Google "mountain choke collar", you'll come across many of these little rope chokes, in all sorts of colors and thicknesses, most for around $8 to $10 in price.

If you use this for regular walks and things, you can clip the lead to both rings, so it doesn't tighten up and choke the dog. (Just like you can with any other choke collar.) If you are using it for training, it should sit close to behind the ears (and be fitted/sized accordingly) and you'd correct with it like you would a regular choke.

FG167 · 11-10-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by koda girl

FG167 You said, "Not as a pull/jerk/pop correction". Why did you say this. I believe what my trainer wants is to jerk this collar to the side when my dog gets fixated on another dog, she is dog reactive.

I don't pop a tight fitting collar like that. If I am going to be giving pop corrections, I use a pinch. I just lifted Madix's front feet about 1-2 inches off the ground with the choke, very smooth and calm until he lost enough air to lose his focus on whatever he was reacting to. Losing air in that way calmed him down and once he settled, I'd let him down and we'd continue. The very first time, he spazzed out, but I waited calmly and the minute he decided to settle, I put him down. If I wanted to pop him for something, I'd use the pinch. I used the choke only when he was about to react/was reacting. My dog was reactive/aggressive to dogs and people. I personally doubt that a pop on that choke would've calmed him down at all...all dogs are different though. I used it to break his focus.

martemchik · 11-10-2011, 01:52 PM

I'm surprised your trainer didn't suggest a prong collar. I've personally never worked with a dog reactive dog but a prong provides a much quicker and more effective correction. I've recently switched from a prong to a choke chain for AKC obedience ring trials and my dog definately behaves better on the prong. I have way more control, and it is much easier to correct him. A snap with the choke chain, unless right up against his chin, doesn't do nearly as much as the prong.

Is there any reason why you're worried about using metal collars? I tried using a chain martingale (the part around the neck is nylon) for a while, but he was just too driven for it to affect him. No matter how hard of a correction I would do, it wouldn't do anything, if he wanted to play, he wanted to play!

11-09-2011, 12:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
koda girl Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 157	Nylon Choke Collar Has anyone used a Nylon Choke Collar and did you like it. We are taking a class and the trainer suggested this collar. Before I run out to buy it I would like to hear if anyone else likes or dislikes it. Plus I hear they are hard to find in Canada so I might have to head to the US to find one. Thanks for any info. __________________ Danielle

11-09-2011, 01:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
kiya Elite Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 1,912	I have 2 but I use them only as a safety with a prong or flat collar (so the dog can't get loose by slipping the collar) definately not by itself, it works like a choke chain and I don't use them. __________________ Carolyn Apache - Shiloh Shepherd 12/15/02 Kiya - Shiloh Shepherd 5/15/04 Lakota - WGSD 1/13/10

11-09-2011, 02:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
Scarlettsmom Master Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	I use one when we walk. It's what we used in training and Scarlett knows a gentle tug means she is not obeying. It does work somewhat like a choke chain, except my understanding is that it immediately releases pressure when not being used for a correction. I rarely have to use it for correction, but when I do, she knows it. When we walk, it's more like she is off lead than on. There is no pressure or pulling on the collar. When we do therapy work, I will not be able to use it at all. I have begun to start walking her with the flat buckle collar. We have some work to do, as I have depended on the training collar up until now. I will miss it. __________________ Scarlett WGSD 2/07 CGC TDI Paige Husky/GSD mix 2/95-12/08 In a life and death situation, do something. . .. It may be wrong, but do something!

11-09-2011, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
FG167 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,428	I only use this type of collar for correction-type training. Not for regular use. I used it on my aggressive dog to choke him when he was visually locked onto someone/something. Not as a pull/jerk/pop correction. I had a pinch on him for his regular leash and then this with a tab on it. __________________ Falon ~ Kastle (GSD) ~ Eden (CWC) ~ Sketch (SM) ~ Click dogs' names to view individual blogs

11-09-2011, 03:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
WVGSD Master Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: West Virginia Posts: 999	I use these and have used these for the past ten years for obedience training classes with every dog that I have had or trained. They are great for puppies and, for adults, they are nice as they don't give the noise that a metal choke collar does. If you want them, there are several on-line vendors for them. __________________ Shannon Max - rescued GSD - adopted Dec 22, 2010 to the Bridge on March 7, 2012

11-09-2011, 04:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
pfitzpa1 Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 195	I was using something similar except it was integrated into a leash, one long piece of nylon. The guys at my Shutzhund club said I should get a fursaver collar as these type of collars can tear hairs out from around the mane. I got my fur saver at rayallen.com

11-09-2011, 04:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
koda girl Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 157	Well thanks so much for all your comments. I do plan to buy this type of collar and give it a try. FG167 You said, "Not as a pull/jerk/pop correction". Why did you say this. I believe what my trainer wants is to jerk this collar to the side when my dog gets fixated on another dog, she is dog reactive. Again thanks so much everyone. __________________ Danielle

11-09-2011, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
AbbyK9 Crowned Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North Country, NY Posts: 12,442	I have a couple of these and they're my "grab and slip on" collar when I need to grab a collar quick or have a simple collar that is real fast to take off or put on. I usually also have one in the car, in case I ever need to catch a loose dog. If you Google "mountain choke collar", you'll come across many of these little rope chokes, in all sorts of colors and thicknesses, most for around $8 to $10 in price. If you use this for regular walks and things, you can clip the lead to both rings, so it doesn't tighten up and choke the dog. (Just like you can with any other choke collar.) If you are using it for training, it should sit close to behind the ears (and be fitted/sized accordingly) and you'd correct with it like you would a regular choke. __________________ Malinois Ronja - fastest K-9 in VT =^^= Finn, Ratchet & Ollie Blog - Facebook - Store

11-10-2011, 01:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
martemchik Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,049	I'm surprised your trainer didn't suggest a prong collar. I've personally never worked with a dog reactive dog but a prong provides a much quicker and more effective correction. I've recently switched from a prong to a choke chain for AKC obedience ring trials and my dog definately behaves better on the prong. I have way more control, and it is much easier to correct him. A snap with the choke chain, unless right up against his chin, doesn't do nearly as much as the prong. Is there any reason why you're worried about using metal collars? I tried using a chain martingale (the part around the neck is nylon) for a while, but he was just too driven for it to affect him. No matter how hard of a correction I would do, it wouldn't do anything, if he wanted to play, he wanted to play!

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