Paul E. Schoen wrote:

I expect to be either criticized or ignored. That's OK. Neither will change
what happened, or in any way be constructive. I already know that I should
have had him on a harness, rather than a choker chain in non-choke mode.
Usually he's fine that way while I'm watching him, but sometimes he rolls
around and the chain can slip off. And it's dangerous to use it on a tether
in choke mode.


How about a friendly suggestion.
Using a type of collar that fits (checked regularly for fit as the dog
is losing weight and changing sizes) and doesn't slip off is important
but not nearly as important as training a recall.


--Lia