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| commented answer | Are choke collars bad? Perhaps a little more time and patience while they sniff their favorite spots is what's needed? |
| commented answer | Are choke collars bad? They are old dogs, so are probably used to being allowed to take their time. I don't rush my old dog either, and tugging a collar or harness would make her lose her balance. On a younger dog, several quick jangles, not tugs,work if they were trained right. |
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| answered a question | Anyone have any personal experience with Cushing's disease in dogs? My 13 year old large mixed breed is doing very well using "Pet Alive" Cushings formula S. It is a herbal liquid formula. Within two or three weeks her thirst and urination were back to normal, the bloating significantly decreased, her appetite was back to normal, and her muscles regained strength. I HIGHLY recommend it. A 2oz bottle lasts a month for my 80lb girl, and is around $35. Make sure they have food in their tummy, so there is no upset. |
| answered a question | Are choke collars bad? If you use a choke collar correctly, it gives you better control over a strong dog WITHOUT injuring them. I have always had big strong breeds with very muscular necks, and choke collars worked well with them. They are easy to slip on quickly, and then just keep it loose and gently jangle it as an audible cue to stay close. If a dog with a big neck tries to back out of a regular collar, it's easy for them to do, but not with a choke collar. Also, in situations of aggression, nothing gives you better control than a choke collar brought up behind the ears........ a small person can easily control a very large and strong dog. If you are constantly pulling and putting pressure on it, you are not using it correctly, and not properly training your dog. |
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