I use a choker on my dog. I however, only use it because there are other dogs in the neighborhood that are unfriendly. I always make sure that the chain is relaxed and isn't choking him when he is out of reach of the other dogs. He has only made choking noises once,but it was compleatly neccesary for me to lead my dog away quickly for one of the big dogs (who has caused minor injury to another dogs ear.) was on the loose. I have no problem with these collers as long as they are used to lead away a dog necesarily.<br /> Tiger- I've found in past experinces that those particular leads don't work on my dog. He won't leave the scene when another dog is near unless he is controlled by neck.

I prefer <a href=http://www.gentleleader.com>gentle leaders</a> <br /> <br /> I find turning the dog's head (not yanking it in a way that would hurt their neck) its a lot more effective at stopping them from pulling on leash than chain or prong collars.

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If they're used correctly by educated trainers, then they can be extremely beneficial tools to training. It's especially handy for particular strong, stubborn breeds. If they're used by someone who doesn't know how to use them, they can do serious damage to the dog's neck.

Chain and prong collars. :) sorry.

Choke and pinch collars? Those aren't even things. LOL<br /> <br /> Are you talking about a choke chain? A prong collar? -is confuuuused- ;;