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 The metal training collar is usually used with the dog on your left side.   In order to set the collar up correctly you need to: In your left hand hold one of the rings horizontally Drop the chain through the hole from above To test it, put it on your left hand and when you pull the "live ring" the collar should release when you allow slack Do not flip the collar, it is correct to go on the dog's head if they are facing forward like you

  Leashes are a dog's safety net and life line for much of their lives.   Many public places are bound by the leash laws of their municipal government.  Also, if your property does not have a fence and they are not off leash trained, generally if your dog leaves your property then YOU have probably violated a leash law. Many owners hold the leash casually, in a way that can harm the human, and in a way that can cause the dog to be free where they should not be and where it is dangerous.  The topic of our blog today, is the best ways to hold a leash for the safety of both the dog and the dog owner. Your normal 6 ' leather training leash is a great tool for both walking and training your dog.  Your grip on a leather leash (also biothane may come in this category too except when wet) is going to be more secure in general.   The on a new leash can take about a week to break in.   There are also other ways of softening up a new leather leash....

  Feedback is information that lets your dog know whether they are on the right track or not, depending on what you are doing with them.  It is important that feedback is given at a well-timed point to let them know in that moment if they are performing or working in the direction or task that you want.  Ideally you want this feedback to be able to be given with some space in between you once you get going.   Rewards and corrections are a type of feedback that is close up .   Instead in this article, I am going to talk about equipment, the clicker, and verbal, your voice.       The Benefits of Using Verbal Markers or Clicker Training:   Mental challenge to your dog.   Giving this information to your dog makes them think.  With clicker training, they are thinking about what they might have just done to get them that noise and then reward.  With Verbal Markers, these are directions that make them think about what t...