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This series will discuss some of the training “tools of the trade”: clickers, various leashes, halters, electronic collars, electronic and chemical training aids, muzzles, and treat carriers.
1. The clicker. This handy device is a plastic box with a piece of metal inside. When pressed, it emits a clicking sound. This is an attention getter for dogs that they can be taught to recognize. Once learned by the dog, the clicker can be heard over much background noise or relatively long distances. It is a positive reinforcement used by many dog trainers.
2. Leashes. Shorter leashes of less than 18 inches are used for more control when working on training an animal for up close behaviors such as “sit”, “heel”, and “stay” commands, or also when walking through large crowds when longer leashes would not be safe or effective.
Longer leashes - up to 20 feet or even more - allow more flexibility. The retractable leash with a spring-loaded spool permits the dog to explore at a distance but will coil itself back as the animal returns. The leash can also be locked for any distance.
Dog leashes can be found at The Canine and Feline Store.
3. Halters. Essentially an extension of the collar, a halter fits around the dog’s upper torso, allowing more control for the owner and less strain on the neck. Halters also are used for working dogs such as Seeing Eye dogs, police and military animals.
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