Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Dog Training: Thoughts on Equipment Use

What is the purpose of equipment, such as collars and leashes?
What is the purpose of physical restraint?

Why do we have linguistic references such as "Being kept on a short or tight leash"?
 Is this image mirrored in today's dog culture?

What is the result of physically restraining a dog? 
What does it teach them? 

What happens when equipment malfunctions?
Do you ever worry about this?