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The Nylon Snap-On Choke Collar - also known as the Snap-On Slip Collar
The nylon snap-on choke collar is, essentially, a choke collar, like any other. It is, therefore, prone to all the same problems and pitfalls as any other type of choke collar.
The nylon, snap-on, choke collar consists of a flat length of nylon of perhaps, an inch or so wide, with metal rings attached to both ends. The length of nylon is looped through one of the rings in a way that allows it to slide, and because it can slip along it can be drawn short and, thus, constricted around the dog's neck by pulling up on the lead - which is why they call it a choke collar.
The nylon, snap-on, choke collar is distinguished from a traditional choker by the fact that it is made of nylon and it attaches around the animal's neck by way of a snap. As opposed to a traditional choker, which is comprised of links of chain and is placed on the animal by sliding it over his head.
For information on the advisability of using any choke collar, including the nylon, snap-on variety, please go to the standard choke collar page.