SGODA Chain Dog Training Choke Collar

As much as I hate/dislike these kinds of collar bc I'm one of the skeptical people that thought that it would literally choke my dogs out but after giving it some thought & my neighbors kept suggesting it I was like finally f*+- it & got two... honestly I didn't measure my dogs at all I just assumed & was extremely surprised they fit them w/just enough space to constantly adjust it...I don't want my pitbull puppy wearing one until she's a little older & I would feel horrible w/it around her neck, but my ACD boy omg 😳😱 it was a super life changer again!!!! For some odd reason now I'll have him put his on when we go out weather to use the bathroom or just our walks, & not once is he walking w/his head down low, acting like he's being punished or trying to get it off....it's like he instantly took to it & wow he listens so much better not to mention I barely have to tug or pull on him just a few tugs w/a whistle alongside the words come, or let's go & next thing you know its OFF WE GO then this morning he turned into his playful happy self of trying to tug of war w/the leash & more I was so shocked as well as sad it took it coming to this one collar to get him to walk better w/me...I'm so disappointed also heartbroken but it's best for the both of us & his training so I guess I'll be keeping it around which is also why I'm getting bigger ones so if/when he gets any bigger I have the back ups plus I can now try it on my 9yr old pit And see if she adapts to it as well...once again you got me again social media/word of mouth....it may not help me feel better w/using this but it helps me feel like I'm being a lot closer to my boy the most

Works great, just a little big for my pup

Perfect strength for mid to large size dog's! This is great for my labs. I consider them mid or medium size dog's. The chain is pretty thick & seems to be very durable. It's not too heavy for her & gives me the security of knowing I've got her since she's a bit skiddish at thing's she see's that have been moved outside. I have another 1 of these that's very large that I used on my Rottweilers. So, they're strong enough to control a very large,very strong dog too. Best thing? They hold up. No rust, no cracks, easy to slip on in a hurry & to store. I do agree they shouldn't be left on 24/7. I've had 1 dog get a tooth caught on the chain of the other dog & it was quite a scene. So remove them when not needed. Especially at a dog park where dog's play & run. You don't want to endanger your pet or someone else's. Happy Trails 🐕

These are not defective. You just need to know how to use them. I’ve added a video for a bit of reference, but will also explain. When using one of these, you first need to make sure you get the right size. Measure your the widest part of the dog’s head, from under the chin and around the back of the head and behind the ears. Then add between 2 to 3 inches. Too much slack and you risk the collar coming off when the dog lowers their head. It will also require more effort when you try to correct behaviors. Too little and the dog will be uncomfortable, and it will be difficult to take on and off. Two to three inches added to your dog's measurements should suffice. Just remember that the measurements include the rings. After you get the measurements, think about the thickness of the collar. Thicker doesn’t always mean better. The thicker they are, the less of an impact the correction will have. So if you’re using the collar for behavior correction, thicker isn’t better. Thinner collars have a greater impact, and as long as they’re truly stainless steel they shouldn’t break. They also shouldn’t rust or cause any discoloration. (I can’t comment on that about with this collar as I haven’t had it long enough, but I will update this review if needed.) Now that I’ve gone over size and thickness, the next step is use. To use the collar you need to slide the chain through one of the loops to make it into an actual collar. Then figure out what side your dog normally walks on. Now, this is important, FACE YOUR DOG. Have them sit in front of you, and if, when walking, they walk on your right, shape the collar in “q” and slide it over their head. If they walk on your left, shape it in a “p” and slide it over their head. It should slide over their head easily, but not be super loose. It should be like how it feels when you put on a new T-shirt. Snug, but not tight. When it slides past their head it should have about two inches, maybe more, again depending on the breed, of slack. To make sure you’ve put it on correctly, stand next to your dog the way you expect to walk, with the leash attached. Now pull up on the leash. If the collar relaxes back to its original position, you’ve put it on properly. Have fun and be safe. Never leave your dog unattended with this collar on. It is for training purposes only. If your collar does break, try not to panic. Most dogs don’t realise right away that they’ve gotten free. If you can, stay calm and make a slip lead with your leash. That way you can possibly avoid a disaster. If your dogs already running loose two ways to possibly get a dog to come back to you is: 1. open a car door and ask them if they “want to go for a ride” or 2. lay on the ground. The second one sounds dumb, I know, but for some reason, it seems to work. Obviously, the second one is not an option if your dog is in an aggressive mood. However, the first one is a proven method for that. Just make sure it’s your car. Yeah, that was an interesting day. As far as the efficacy of this collar: If my Malinois hasn’t destroyed it yet, I’m pretty sure it’s strong enough for most dogs out there. I can’t speak about it rusting or discoloring my dogs fur but will update if it does. Or if anything changes for better or worse.

Excellent but didn’t have option for a smaller neck size

Very sturdy and looks like jewelry

I use them on Shih Tzu's and as Jewelry too. Very nice ;-)

Great chain but for one thing. I got this for my young male Chesapeake Bay Retriever, now full grown. Over time, I've had the 20", 22", and 24" chain. Each size up, the links get a bit thicker and sturdier, which I like. The rings on the ends, though, stay the same thickness and diameter. They work fine for the 3mm and 3.5mm links, but the 4mm links are so beefy that I find it quite fiddly to drop the loop of chain through the ring to make the collar. This is a move you often have to make quickly and you shouldn't have to futz with it. The 24 really needs rings that are about 1/4" bigger in diameter.

Robuste

Broke after less than 2 months of use. I bought the right size for my dog and he doesn't pull when I take him out for walks.

Item is as described

Good chain, good price. Had for a couple months.

Quick service good product