How Does The Pinch Collar Work?
The pinch collar has prongs all around it. When used properly, the trainer will “snap” the leash very quickly and then release it. The quick snap will make all prongs dig into the complete circumference of the dog’s neck, not just one specific area, like the choke does. What does that mean? That means the pain will be distributed evenly. Okay, I know you’re freaking out by my use of the word “pain.” Let me clarify. When the alpha dog gives a subordinate correction, he uses his teeth and gives the subordinate a quick nip on the neck or the ear. The nip is administered quickly with just enough force that to let the subordinate know the alpha dog means business, yet, not enough to cause the subordinate excruciating pain. The pinch collar was made to simulate the nip of the alpha dog. So when done correctly, you would snap the pinch collar leash quickly. The dog feels the “nip” (the pain) and is corrected. Some dog trainers maintain that because the pinch dog training collar administers mo
