DOG TRAINING EQUIPMENT
A slipchain collar and a long leather leash are all the equipment you will need. The slipchain collar should have links that are smooth and close-forged. It should be a wide collar. A narrow chain will dig into the pup's neck when you exert pressure on the end ring.
The leash should be made of strong, flat leather, about 1 1/2" inches wide. It should have a small, strong, lightweight snap. As for the length, get a leash that is one foot longer than your height.
Slipchain collars come disassembled. To form the collar, take the chain in both hands, the right hand on one ring, the left hand on the other ring. (The chain has two rings, one on either end) Lift the right ring higher than the left, flip the bottom ring (left) over to a horizontal position, then bring your right hand down. As you bring it down, the chain will form a loop which you will pass through the lower ring. You will now have a slip noose.
When you are ready to put the slipchain collar on the dog, face him and drop the chain over his head. If you do this correctly, the free end of the chain (with a ring) will be hanging to your right and the dog's left side. This is very important; the dog will be walking and heeling on your left side, and the chain has to exert the proper leverage to control him. After you have the slipchain on the dog, snap on the leash and you are ready.
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