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Anyone here use a prong collar for training?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:27 pm
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:27 pm
My gf actually has a catahoula mix that she got from the pound here in Ohio.
He is a fun little dog, howls a little bit too much but overall he's a good little guy.
Anyway, on leash he pulls and also gets really excited and howls when he see other dogs. It's just no fun walking him.
I was looking at getting a prong collar to start training him to heal and not pull.
I've seen videos of methods that seem to work well and hopefully he can go back to a flat collar. Just wanted to get your opinion.
Thanks!
P.S. Looking at the 14" medium collar from Herm Sprenger. I'm aware that I can take out links and fit is important as well as placement just under the ears and high on the neck.
He is a fun little dog, howls a little bit too much but overall he's a good little guy.
Anyway, on leash he pulls and also gets really excited and howls when he see other dogs. It's just no fun walking him.
I was looking at getting a prong collar to start training him to heal and not pull.
I've seen videos of methods that seem to work well and hopefully he can go back to a flat collar. Just wanted to get your opinion.
Thanks!
P.S. Looking at the 14" medium collar from Herm Sprenger. I'm aware that I can take out links and fit is important as well as placement just under the ears and high on the neck.
This post was edited on 2/12/15 at 10:32 pm
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Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:37 pm to KosmoCramer
Yes and worth the money
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:40 pm to KosmoCramer
Yes. I will also use it on any and all future dogs that i will be feeding. My bitch was a machine after a year on the prong coller. Pure obedience.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 10:50 pm to PaBon
What's the best way to acclimate him to the prong?
I saw a few videos about having a "conversation" with him on a slightly elongated leash. Basically walk in half circles and let them walk in the circle until they pull, then stop and lightly pull them until they make a move then give them slack as they hopefully continue in the circle. Rinse and repeat until he gets the hang of it.
I saw a few videos about having a "conversation" with him on a slightly elongated leash. Basically walk in half circles and let them walk in the circle until they pull, then stop and lightly pull them until they make a move then give them slack as they hopefully continue in the circle. Rinse and repeat until he gets the hang of it.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 12:18 am to KosmoCramer
Every person trained a dog to heel use prong collar. very humane and dog figures out how not to get popped quick. simulate bite of the pack
just go soft to start with quick correction no need to cut his vocals he will learn soon enough
just go soft to start with quick correction no need to cut his vocals he will learn soon enough
Posted on 2/13/15 at 7:36 am to KosmoCramer
My dog self adjusted to the prong collar immediately, went from crazy pulling to walking along side me the first time she wore it.
It's my understanding that you want as small a collar as possible. I had to exchange the first one I bought because even with removing links it was still sagging on her neck. I found that a snug fit works best for my dog. It's a bit hard to explain without seeing it but basically the prongs are actively touching the neck yet until the dog pulls there is no pressure. When the dog begins to pull the chain part of the collar tightens up and the prongs start to bite. That's all it takes to whoa up my dog.
Keep the dogs normal collar on just in case you need to grab hold of something. My dog wears the prong above her standard collar, closer to base of head.
It's my understanding that you want as small a collar as possible. I had to exchange the first one I bought because even with removing links it was still sagging on her neck. I found that a snug fit works best for my dog. It's a bit hard to explain without seeing it but basically the prongs are actively touching the neck yet until the dog pulls there is no pressure. When the dog begins to pull the chain part of the collar tightens up and the prongs start to bite. That's all it takes to whoa up my dog.
Keep the dogs normal collar on just in case you need to grab hold of something. My dog wears the prong above her standard collar, closer to base of head.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 7:41 am to KosmoCramer
Absolutely use the prong collar, but be sure to learn to use it properly. Your dog will acclimate quickly. Only possible pitfalls come from the user, not the equipment. Learn to give quick pop and release corrections. Also learn to leave slack so the dogs own movements don't end up sending false corrections. Any corrections should be given immediately. Wait too long and the do won't understand the correction.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 7:47 am to KosmoCramer
As with all training collars justuse small pops on the leash. Dont pull back like you are starting tug-o-war. small pops of the leash to check him up and just stop walking until he stops pulling. Good Luck
Posted on 2/13/15 at 8:17 am to jimjackandjose
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Yes and worth the money
Posted on 2/13/15 at 10:33 am to KosmoCramer
Yes we use prong collars....99% of the time they are great. Only exception has been when my 17 month old intact male boerboel gets around a female. Its as if the collar isnt even there. Seriously could not give two shits. They have very thick skin on the neck that is hard to damage so i imagine that is part of it.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 10:45 am to BM7133
Prong collars are good.
Check out the Wonder Lead though. It does the same thing, and there's less chance for human error.
Check out the Wonder Lead though. It does the same thing, and there's less chance for human error.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 11:04 am to bluemoons
Interesting.
My moms little shithead dog needs a prong collar bad because if she ever drops the leash, that dog is GONE
My moms little shithead dog needs a prong collar bad because if she ever drops the leash, that dog is GONE
Posted on 2/13/15 at 1:24 pm to PapaPogey
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My moms little shithead dog needs a prong collar bad because if she ever drops the leash, that dog is GONE
Prong collar won't help with that. Have to train the dog to WANT to stay and/or come on command.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 1:34 pm to KosmoCramer
Its amazing how quick a young male dog can learn commands when the prong collar is used with training sessions!! Enough said wouldn't try training without one.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 4:44 pm to KosmoCramer
I had the help of a K9 officer who introduced me to the prong collar, it is a very good tool. When you are introducing your dog to it let them wear it around the house and get comfortable with it, if you just use it to walk and immediately after you put it on start correcting behavior you may have a hard time putting it on for future walks. You don't want him associating the collar with punishment or correction, but rather associate with walk time.
Use it to correct not punish, and never have pressure on it unless you are correcting. Lots of starts - stops and turns while you are training, using pressure and verbal at the right time you will have him sitting when you stop, and not starting again until you give a command, when you turn he will turn with you without any command just by following you.
Good luck, there are lots of good videos out there, and maybe a local trainer would give you some guidance.
Use it to correct not punish, and never have pressure on it unless you are correcting. Lots of starts - stops and turns while you are training, using pressure and verbal at the right time you will have him sitting when you stop, and not starting again until you give a command, when you turn he will turn with you without any command just by following you.
Good luck, there are lots of good videos out there, and maybe a local trainer would give you some guidance.
Posted on 2/13/15 at 8:14 pm to KosmoCramer
Used extensively in my training. Roseau still gets excited when I break it out.
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