26/06/2025
The magic loose lead walking tools - Slip leads, grot collars, choke chains and prong collars 😡
Some dog trainers (i say "trainers" but its an unregulated industry so there are those with no actual education, or experience that call themselves "dog trainers) that will use, or recommend to use these torturous tools, because its a quick fix, which they "think" makes them look good.
But there is NO MAGIC!
JUST PAIN, AND DISCOMFORT
The dog just learns how to avoid this pain and discomfort by shutting down.
(What kind of person would want to intentionally cause pain and discomfort to a family member?)
But its not just the physical pain and discomfort, or the emotional pain and trauma, there is also a lot of physical damage these tools can do.
A dogs neck is a very delicate part of their bodies!
The neck and cervical spine contain the spinal cord, this is where the nerves of the front legs originate. Excessive paw licking is quite often misdiagnosed as allergies when it is in fact pain.
Putting stress on the neck can cause painful disc damage and shoulder problems
One of the most important structures of the nervous system "The Vagus Nerve" originates at neck level and this controls life essential organs like lung, heart, stomach, and intestinal tract.
The Thyroid gland is located in the neck. If this gets inflamed the immune system trys to remove the inflamed cells.
The destruction of the Thyroid gland cells can lead to hypothyroidism
Increased pressure put on the Jugular vein can cause seizures
Ear and Eye issues are significantly increased
Being je**ed on a lead causes whiplash and bruising.
The epidermis of a dog is only 3-5 cells thick
A humans is 10-15 cells thick (prong collars HURT)
Unfortunately there are some dog trainers that dont care if their results hurt or worry the dog.
All they care about are their own egos and money, not the welfare of the dog.
No educated, positive trainer would ever use or recommend these tools.
Please advocate for your dogs. Dont be a yanker, and find a trainer with ethics, morals and compassion
A well fitted Y shaped harness is the safest and kindest peice of equipment to use on a dog.
