Collar + Leashes

"Training tools" such as training collars often cause pain, stress and fear in dogs. In my opinion, a collar or harness cannot train a dog, but good training with the dog AND dog owners who understand and can read their dog can. Such aids are not necessary. Often you don't achieve a training goal or it is less effective if you work with fear and punishment. The Swiss Animal Welfare Ordinance (TSchV) prohibits the use of any aids and devices in accordance with Art. 73 (handling dogs) and 76 (aids and devices): - Pull collars without a stop (often the collars have a stop - but are not used correctly) - prong collars - other lead aids with inwardly protruding elements - Devices that electrify, emit very unpleasant acoustic signals or work by means of chemical substances (such as citronella) Source: https://www.vier-pfoten.ch/unseregesc... Please note, this is not intended to criticise dog owners, but to encourage them to think and reflect. Galaxus, your turn. Kind regards, dog owner with a "difficult" dog