Re: [pyrnet] Choke chains

[EFPico@gateway.net]

<< The fear of choke chains or slip collars for pyrs seems to be universal. >>

I have not found this to be true. There are quite a few people on this list 
who use choke chains for their Pyrs, including myself. There are some people 
that use the prong collars as well. Used correctly, these are useful tools 
for keeping a 100+ pound dog from pulling you wherever he wants to go. Before 
anyone jumps on me, I am not saying that they should replace training! But 
even a fairly well trained dog may go after something enticing and the choke 
collar gives you an advantage. 

I have also been reading quite a few reports about neck injuries caused by 
those Halti collars. I assume that is when people use them improperly, but it 
does give me pause. I would rather use a tool that I have been trained to use 
properly than jump on the newest bandwagon. 

JMHO, 
Elaine and Pico