How to Train Your Dog : How to Fit a Prong Collar on the Dog You're Training

[loveacarrot]

I use a prong collar, tried it on myself at the force that I use on my Doberman, it was not painful and i'm very sensitive. I do not use strong force with the collar, there is no need to because I have raised him with love and respect. Just a very gentle tug is enough to correct. For more serious behaviors he has a shock collar, 99% of the time i use only vibrate, when absolutely needed I use the lowest setting of shock. The key is prevent unwanted behavior while they are still puppies.

[keleroo]

I don't care about stupid prong collars, this woman just irritates me....some of her other videos...joh she cant train. oh and i dunno how she can say the upper neck is less sensitive cos if i put my choker high up on my dogs neck she listens instantly, and is more sensitive to touch so i'd say their more sensitive at the top where theirs less muscle tissue....I've never used a prong collar but just looking at it makes me cringe

[tennyemm]

@keleroo

yeah, but my cat looking at the dog bolting to kill her makes her cringe.

[jayms11]

here's another that thinks they are gods gift to dog training, do you really think prong collars are more humane then choke collars. if so then why have they banned prong collars from schutzhund competition and use the good old fur saver choke chain. USE CATION IF YOU FOLLOW THIS LADYS ADDVICE and attach a second lead to hold your dog when the too loose fitted prong collar falls off.

[fetterArsch]

It is funny how many sick people explain where that collar should be! To them it has to be TIGHT and right behind the neck! Disgusting how they know where it hurts the most! I hope these people NEVER get a dog!

Most people who use pain and violence on a dog are people who fail to be a responsible dog owner!!!

[hellhammer66669]

The prong collar is not made to be fit lose on the dog... seriously, what kind of trainer are you?

[ffman25]

pinch collars in my opinion are the best training tool ever made, prophet and viciouzmami w/e ur names are the dog didn't like it and didn't work because you did it wrong and don't know how to use it, my dog wears his pinch collar pretty much 24/7 and when i do take it off then put it back on he runs right over and gets excited and happy as can be to have it on. i have a 2 1/2 year old german shepherd and trust him 110% with my 4 year old niece.

[loveabull1988]

@ffman25 I also use a pinch collar, although, my dog only wears his when he is being walked. You shouldn't leave yours on your dog all the time, it could hurt him if it got caught on something and I would imagine it isn't very comfortable to sleep with. My dog also runs over excited when he see's that collar come out, he knows it's time to go for a walk : )

[ProphetGuardian]

The dog didn't like this one bit. I can tell by the sudden sad face, and how the dogs breathing quickly changed. This may get a dog to listen but dog be surprised if he turns on you after in future.

[VICIOUZMAMI]

THATZ WHAT I CALL ANIMAL CRUELTY LET ME PUT THAT ON YOUR NECK N PULL YOU N SEE IF YOU LIKE IT!!!!!

[buckfush187]

@VICIOUZMAMI what are you talking about. I have a pitbull that's 8 months old ( video of him in my profile). I want to take him out to walk as much as I can and so does everyone else in my family, but if he keeps going crazy and starts pulling you while you're walking him to the point where you can't even walk him, then the poor dog has to stay inside all day. That's animal cruelty. This is a great device that allows you to train your dog, so you can walk him and he can enjoy the outside.

[loveabull1988]

@buckfush187 I must say I agree, I have an american pit bull terrier that is 3 years old and the pinch collar is honestly the only thing that works, I used to think they were inhumane. We tried everything first, positive reinforcment (didnt even notice me) choke chain(really is worse than a pinch it made him raw cuz he was like "im just gonna flex and breathe" and kept pulling lol) and the "no pull" harness (made his armpits bleed) this collar has never hurt him.Training type depends on the dog.

[allaboutdog01]

Please use a prong properly or else your dog will get hurt seriously.

[MsLabMom]

The dog learns how to avoid pain - it's as simple as that. And do we really want to train dogs using pain and fear, not to mention the high probability of injury? Fearful dogs are unreliable and training through fear and pain does nothing to help the dog/handler bond.

[loveabull1988]

@MsLabMom We use a prong collar, it doesn't hurt the dog when used right. It mimics the way dogs correct each other naturally. Its the same as a mother dog picking up pups by their scruffs. It doesn't hurt. You don't yank on the collar, it is a very light correction. That's why people need to know how to use it because if you don't, you could hurt the dog. For the record, our dog gets praised for good behavior just like yours. It simply lets a dog know that you don't approve of what it's doing.

[gsdsteve]

Very safe if used properly.

[MsLabMom]

Prong collars are a good way to cause Intervertebral disc protrusion in your dog!

[kikicreamify]

@MsLabMom what are you talking about. where did you hear that?

[LITTLE666GOATWHORE]

Once again expertvillage has proven itself to have half assed shit info

[nezumi102]

This really should be MUCH higher; right behind the ears and the lower jaw. It should fit snug. Also, the leash should attached to both the swivel ring and the dead ring. The swivel ring should only be used for more aggressive corrections as it allows for more 'pinch'.

This woman should not be teaching people how to use a prong collar.

[wildog47]

all expert village videos are not properly informing people.

[adonimUSA]

this video is not helpful because she shows it wrong: the collar must be higher, right at the end of the skull behind the ears ... this is a very good tool when used right. But isn't that true for all tools... ;-)

[AgilityAddict56]

Um.. You put it on the higher part of the neck because that is the more sensitive part, fi you put it too low (the stronger part) it wouldn't be effective. And it is way too loose. The prong collar was created because it puts equal pressure around the dogs neck, unlike the choke chain.

[JaguarsShadow94]

prong collars are cruel....

[adonimUSA]

@JaguarsShadow94 .. you know, a hammer can be really cruel when put into the wrong hands, but I would not try to establish a rule saying that a hammer per se is cruel ... and so are prong collars, they are not cruel unless misused like a hammer... I hope that makes sense to you

[JaguarsShadow94]

but there are too many people using it completely wrong.

[lizhull]

gsd4dogs is correct. The collar looks way too loose. There shouldn't be that much slack in the slip end of the collar. The metal slip end should lie flat much like the prongs do. And for less stubborn dogs it's only necessary to clip the lead to the dead ring AND the swivel ring, which gives a less harsh correction. Only stubborn dogs ever need the swivel hook alone.

[EquineJunkie88]

i agree with the other about it should be high (under ears) and snug.

also i also hate when ppl walk up to me and tell me how i could ever use that kind of collar. then i have to explain it is much more humane than a choke.

[shamaron]

That prong collar was fit was too loose which causes timing lag,diminishes corrective information requiring more force from the handler, and allows the collar to drop down requiring more effort from handler to maintain the collar up high on the dogs neck for best results.??????

[drummer1212121212]

people dont know anything about prongs i hate the people that come up to you when you train and say o that is crue your dog hates it actualy cause of it my rotty loves to train

[katherisc]

Finally someone who knows HOW to PROPERLY fit and use a prong collar!

[gsd4dogs]

I am not sure what your qualifications are but you do not know how to fit a prong properly. It is way too loose. You also state that you should not fit it loose because tht are of the dogs neck is too sensitive. Again, wrong. The dog has the most muscle in that area and will not even feel a correction with the collar.  Rather, you should fit it high on the neck just under the ears and it should be tight enough that you can just put a few fingers under it and it should feel snug.