{"id":172,"date":"2015-10-29T17:22:16","date_gmt":"2015-10-29T17:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/?page_id=172"},"modified":"2018-01-18T13:51:25","modified_gmt":"2018-01-18T13:51:25","slug":"recommended-equipment-to-set-up-your-dog-for-success","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.pawcanine.com\/index.php\/recommended-equipment-to-set-up-your-dog-for-success\/","title":{"rendered":"The Good, The Bad and The Ugly"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"thAKT1S7QY\"<\/a><\/span>THE GOOD<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

When walking your dog,\u00a0keep your pooch in mind, put yourself in their paws and think how you would like to be walked, with a rope dangling around your neck or with a nice fitted harness?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Why a harness?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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M<\/span>edical conditions created by the pressure of a collar<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

– <\/strong>Collapsed trachea<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Change in heart rate<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Displaced neck vertebrae<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Back pain<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Decrease intraocular pressure of the eyes<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– <\/span><\/strong>Increase of cortisol level in the brain = Stress = Reactivity<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

– Possible damage of thyroid gland leading to Hypothyroidism<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Headache<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

– Difficulty drinking and eating<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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THE BAD: <\/span><\/h2>\n

Flat collars are not recommended for walking as if your dog bolts he may seriously injured his wind pipe. Collars should be reserve for identification. Also never grab your dog by the collar, it is a sure way to damage his trachea leading him to gasp for air. You may also get injured in the process in case of redirected aggression.<\/span><\/p>\n

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THE UGLY<\/span><\/h2>\n

So what about electric, prong \u00a0or chokes\u00a0 collars?<\/strong> <\/span><\/h2>\n

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Aversive training is dangerous for our dogs on many levels:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

On a neurobiological view the association of pain and fear are VERY detrimental not only to your dog’s learning but also to his physiological homeostasis. Many so called professionals will advocate for the use of the cruel device. As a colleague once said: “if a hammer is the only tool in your tool box, then every problem you encounter is a nail.”\u00a0Its application leads to more aggression and anxiety\u00a0as the dog is terrified, very stressed and in pain.. The temptation and social pressure often give in to common sense, putting our furry companion’s welfare in danger. <\/span><\/p>\n

They unfortunately do not work in the long run. Many times after being traumatized the dogs become very reactive, and a simple reactivity to a fearful stimulus has now become a long, tedious and stressful rehabilitation period. Here is an article written by world known board certified vet behaviorist, Dr.Karen Overall:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Imagine you were in a non English speaking country and\u00a0 you had a choice between\u00a0a\u00a0benevolent teacher that gave you candy every time you succeeded, or the cruel teacher that\u00a0shocked you\u00a0every time you made\u00a0 mistake. Which one would you choose????<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information please visit: www.shockfree.org<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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