Quote Originally Posted by polarpooch View Post
Every husky I've ever had has pulled on leash with a normal or choke collar. Annoying, but typical. I have a haltie, but none of my huskies ever did well with it, so it just sits in a drawer. I use a prong training collar (or pinch collar) on my dogs. Looks sadistic and evil, but it really isn't. The collar distributes the pressure all the way around the neck, so the dog doesn't choke, and is much less inclined to pull. Perfect for huskies, because they have nice, thick fur around their necks. You need to practice with it a little, but I find it works like a charm. Great for strong breeds that tend to walk YOU, rather than the other way around.
I could NOT agree more! I hate chokers - they put too much pressure on the trachea, and over time can cause damage. Pinch collars avoid this, by distributing the pressure over the whole neck. And they simulate how a dam would correct her pups: by biting on the neck.

If you still think they are sadistic, try one on. Really. I did, before I put it on my dog. And I pulled on it, from behind (against my throat). It was very uncomfortable, but it did not hurt.

But I found that as soon as I slapped it on him, he stopped pulling. It took a very, very small correction to get his attention, and then I could praise him for doing the right thing. He learned quickly, then I could go back to a regular martingale. I still have to use it on occasion, but that's because I don't walk him often, and he forgets.