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THE PATENTED ALTERNATIVE TRAINING COLLAR
Your Alternative to Pinch and Martingale Collars
Used by a top Hollywood dog trainers
Alternative to Martingale and Pinch collars
Patented 15 years ago
Teaches your dog to keep slack in the leash
The person behind the Alternative Collar
Meet Joel Silverman
Joel has spent his whole life training dogs. He is an author of five books, has hosted two nationally syndicated TV series, and has worked on movie sets, TV commercials, and with everyday dog owners who just want a calmer walk. He built this collar because he was tired of seeing dogs choke, pull, and get hurt by old-style training tools.
The Alternative Training Collar was made to fix that. It sits low on the neck, away from the throat. It gives you control without pain or fear. Dogs feel safe. Owners feel confident.
The Best Alternative to Pinch and Martingale Collars
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Save with an Alternative Collar Bundle
Get more than one collar and save. Great for multi-dog homes or keeping a spare on hand.
More From Joel
Workshops
Join a hands-on workshop and learn Joel's training method in person. Great for new trainers and dedicated dog owners.
See WorkshopsDog Training for Film and TV
Joel and his dogs have appeared in movies, shows, and commercials for years. See his work and his trained dogs.
See Film and TV WorkMedia and Events
Read Joel's story, see photos from his career, and find his next event near you.
See Media and EventsTrain with Joel
Learn to train your dog, step by step
Join Joel's Patreon and get access to nearly 300 training videos. Each one walks you through a behavior from start to finish, so you always know what to do next.
- Free membership option
- Nearly 300 videos
- Dozens of basic and advanced behaviors
- Step-by-step lessons anyone can follow
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