choke collar

Frequency: 3.01.2 per million words

A training collar for a dog that tightens when the leash is pulled.

collarADJECTIVE + NOUN

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choke

Examples (10)

  • The trainer demonstrated the proper way to use a choke collar for obedience training.
  • Many veterinarians and animal advocates argue against the use of a choke collar due to the risk of injury.
  • He put the choke collar on his large dog before they went for a walk in the busy park.
  • If used improperly, a choke collar can cause serious damage to a dog's trachea.
  • She decided to switch to a gentle leader harness instead of the choke collar.
  • The dog immediately stopped pulling on the leash when it felt the choke collar tighten.
  • Is a metal choke collar more effective than a nylon one for a strong dog?
  • The rescue shelter's policy strictly forbids the use of any choke collar on their dogs.
  • He was fined for using a choke collar in a jurisdiction where they are banned.
  • Some old-school trainers still swear by the effectiveness of a choke collar for stubborn animals.