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The prong collar is a tool, no more - no less. FAR, FAR, FAR too many people (and I'm generalizing here, not pointing a direct finger at the original poster) are too quick to run to Pet Smart where the "not-so-smart" clerk tells them the prong is the answer to their prayers. (Yet has no clue on it's usage.)
The answer to your prayers is in a good obedience class, where not only the dog learns - but the handler learns. IMO, it's silly to use a prong just to power steer your dog down the street. A dog like a Rottweiler must have a certain level of obedience trained in to him or her first. Again, the prong is merely a tool and it can be very instrumental in meeting your goals.
Please folks, do not buy one of these collars and foolishly think the problems are solved - obedience is a MUST for everything you do with your dog. |