Slip collars (also called choke chains, slip chains, or choke collars) are a length of chain or nylon rope with rings at either end such that the collar can be formed into a loop around the top of the dog's neck, just behind the ears. The ring which connects to the leash goes over the back of the dog's neck, not under. When the leash is attached to the dead ring the collar does not constrict on the dog's neck. When the leash is attached to the live ring the chain slips (adjusts) tighter when pulled and slips looser when tension is released. A quick gentle jerk with an immediate release, called a leash pop, snap, or correction, is used to alert the dog that it has done something undesirable.

The reference to choking is due to the fact that slip chains typically have no limit to how far they can constrict on the dog's neck (versus limited slip collars which do have a limit to how far they can constrict). This name for the collar is deceiving however, as proper use of this training device not involve choking (strangling) the dog. Even so, it is important to note that improper use of this collar can result in injury and even death of the dog, for the aforementioned reason.

Slip collar, showing how the chain pulls through the loop at one end.

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