The basic pitbull training collar goes by many names, including choke collar, choke chain, training collar, correction collar and slip collar. These training collars are among the most popular and most commonly used tools with both amateur and professional pitbull trainers. A proper pitbull training equipment shall be selected so that your training will run smoothly.

While a training collar is an effective tool, like any tool it must be used properly in order to be effective for you and safe for the pitbull. Among the most important considerations when using a training collar are:

• How the collar fits the pitbull. It is essential that the training collar be properly fitted to the pitbull. A properly fitted training collar is easier to use and safer for the pitbull.
• Putting the training collar on properly. There is a right way and a wrong way to fit a training collar, and putting it on wrong will make it both ineffective and potentially dangerous.
• Using the collar properly. A training collar should be used as a sharp reminder to the pitbull, not as punishment. It is important that constant pressure be avoided when using a training collar.
• The weight of the chain and the size of the links on the training collar. It is important that the weight of the chain be appropriate to the size and weight of the pitbull.
• The placement of the collar on the pitbull. It is important to properly place the collar on the pitbull.

The importance of a properly fitted training collar

Determining if the training collar is the right size is relatively easy. The ideal size training collar should fit snugly, yet comfortably over the pitbull’s head. It is important that the training collar not fit too tightly, but it should not be too loose either. A training collar that is too tight will be too hard to put on and off. On the other hand, a training collar that is too loose can accidentally fall off of the pitbull’s head when it lowers its head.

It is also important to know that a training collar that is too long for the pitbull requires a great deal of finesse to use properly. A collar that is too long can still be used, but it will require more skill on the part of the handler.