Fitting a Martingale dog collar is different for walks and for relaxing. Fit a Martingale dog collar with tips from a dog trainer in this free pet care video series. Expert: Kim Amatucci Bio: Kim Amatucci is a practicing Pet Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant. She has been training since 2002 and been working with her own pets for the past 13 years. Filmmaker: Travis Waack
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Harnesses can actually chafe the top backs of the dog’s legs at the chest if not fitted perfectly. The nylon martingale with the chain loop is a very humane way of adding in a correction when needed. It also helps eliminate pulling. A dog will follow its head and the martingale pulls the head in the position you want it to go – then immediately release the pressure when the desired result is obtained. The chain loop releases quicker than a nylon one. Good demo.
Harness’ are only good after the dog has been trained and is leash reliable. Using a harness before a dog knows how to walk on a leash only encourages pulling.
Dogs are safest and most comfortable wearing a nylon harness, not a collar, when out walking.