What Are They? Slip collars, sometimes called slip leads or choke chains, are a type of collar made from a single piece of material (often nylon or chain) that loops through itself. When tension is applied, the collar tightens around the dog’s neck.
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How They Work: When the dog pulls, the collar tightens; when the dog stops pulling, it loosens.
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What Are They? Martingale collars are also known as “limited-slip” collars. They feature two loops: a main collar loop and a smaller control loop. When the dog pulls, the smaller loop tightens, limiting how much the collar can tighten around the neck.
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How They Work: The control loop tightens with tension, but there is a built-in stop so the collar does not choke the dog.
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Slip Collar | Martingale Collar | |
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Tightens Indefinitely | Yes | No (has a limit to tightening) |
Main Use | Training, quick correction | Preventing escape, gentle correction |
Safe for Everyday? | No | With supervision, yes |
Suitable for Puppies? | No | Yes, if supervised and fitted properly |
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