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Prong Collars
Prong Collars: Stop Your Dog From Walking You
If you have a large dog that is difficult to control
with a regular dog collar, or if your dog likes to pull
you along on walks, you may want to consider using a
prong collar.
Prong collars are similar to choke collars, but they
have metal pinch prongs that sit gently against the
dogs neck. When the dog pulls on the leash, the prongs
will tighten and cause an uncomfortable sensation. This
will help train your dog to resist pulling on the leash.
When fitting your dog for a prong collar, make sure that
the collar is neither too loose nor too tight. If it is
too loose, the prong collar wont work properly. If it
is too tight, the dog will be uncomfortable all of the
time, it may cause hair loss, and could potentially be
dangerous. To place a prong collar on your dog, you must
first unhook one of the prongs to open the collar. Put
the prong collar around your dogs neck, then reattach
the unhooked prong to the others.
Prong collars are available in three styles - the basic
prong style features a fixed ring to attach your dogs
leash to. Another style offers a swiveled ring to allow
comfortable walking without the leash getting tangled.
Also available is a prong collar with a quick release
snap which is useful in case of emergency.
Prong collars have been used for many years as a
training tool with great success. Much like shock
collars, they assist you in teaching your dog that if he
disobeys, the consequence will be an uncomfortable
feeling. Usually dogs respond rapidly to this method of
training. Dogs learn best when they are allowed the
opportunity to make a choice in how to behave.
Training with a prong collar teaches a dog quickly that
he should choose to walk peacefully on the leash. If he
chooses otherwise, unpleasant results will follow. To
make a leash correction when your dog pulls while using
a prong collar, gently snap the leash with as little
force as possible. This should be enough to teach your
dog to walk on leash properly.
It is always a good idea to talk to your dog trainer or
veterinarian about how to properly use a prong collar
and if your dog is a good fit for one. Not every dog
needs to use a prong collar. It is a general rule that
the most gentle form of restraint should be used with
each individual dog.
Most dogs can be trained to walk properly on leash in
training classes or with alternatives to prong collars
such as head halter collars, martingale collars, or
choke chains. Most often prong collars should only be
used with very large breeds like Rottweilers, German
Shepherds, Siberian Huskies, and Pit Bulls, among
others.
Many of today's dog trainers feel that prong collars are
unnecessary and should only be used by pet
professionals. However, if you educate yourself and
ensure a proper fit, a prong collar can be a great
solution to many behavior problems.
About the Author
Jennifer MacRostie lives in Wisconsin with her husband
and their Border Collie and three cats. She is a
freelance writer and columnist for WOOF. She has worked
in the veterinary industry for four years. She is a new contributor to http://www.my-Prong-collar.com
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