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Hi Choker chains (check chains) which is the correct name because that is all they do if used correctly The idea is to check the dog into the correct position , not choke. Placed on a dog in the correct manner (hanging loose) will not harm the dog in any way until he has to be checked. A lot of top obedience traillers have used this method for many years with great results, However there are some obedience clubs that do frown on them ( they are not totally banned) and encourage newbies to try with a fitted collar or a halter If your club is one of these there is a solution that will keep everyone happy, there is a collar that is 1/2 fitted and 1/2 check ( sorry cant remember its correct name) but the effect of the chain noise and correction is as effiecent Hope this helps Amanda

I too have found that frontline of late is not as effective as previous, so I switched to adantix, great product, fleas all gone in a short amount of time. Only problem now is that I am left with a dog that had a lovely soft coat to one that is coarse and brittle Working on that problem , any suggestions :D