A choke chain should not be treated like a regular collar. It’s a corrective tool, used to help fix behavior problems in some dogs. When you use a choke chain to correct a dog’s behavior, you should only use short pulls—not long or violent jerks.
To use a choke chain, you’ll need to attach one end of the chain to a leash. Next, pull the chain through the loop at the other end, creating a “p” shape. You can then loop the chain around your dog’s neck, making sure that the chain still looks like a “p” when you face the dog.
Putting a choke chain on a dog incorrectly (i.e. backward) or failing to use the chain correctly can lead to serious injury for your pet. So, if you’re going to use this type of collar, be careful to attach it properly and not overuse it.