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Originally posted by lblax
you should only be hooking the collar on the ring that swivels not both that lets the collar work properly. )

Sorry, Larry. Properly fitted, the leash is hooked to both the dead and the live ring.

(if your dog is still pulling you are not giving a hard enough correction.)

A "hard" correction with a prong isn't wise. While it's more humane than a choke collar, if you crank on it - you CAN (and will) hurt the dog. This collar is purposely designed to give you a better pinch correction with a fraction of the effort.

(when you take him for a walk keep leash loose and any time you fell even the slightest pressure on the leash give a hard correction not a nagging correction( the dog may actually yelp , dont worry about hurting him its mainly from the suprize of the correction) and dont say anything when you correct and after a few days the dog will realize that everytime he comes do the end of the leash he will feel discomfort. after he successfully starts walking on a loose leash the you can start the healing. good luck)

This is the exact line of thinking I was talking about earlier. The prong should not be used to "power steer" your dog. You must begin this lesson, (walking on a leash without pulling) just like any other - from the beginning. There is reward for proper behavior - not just corrections. It should be fun and the dog should have a command for an informal stroll. Not a technical heel but a walk "with me" kind of position. Also, there are many times our dogs *should* be at the end of their leads. They shouldn't be stressed over feeling pressure on their neck. That stress comes from not understanding and that's no one's fault but the trainer. As the dog becomes better at walking, you introduce distractions.

Another thing I disagree with Larry on concerns corrections. A properly administered correction should be so fast the dog has no clue where it came from. The *instant* he comes back, looks at you, holds the position (depending on what you are working on) the dog should ALWAYS get the praise. Praise, like correction should fit the behavior. The teaching must be black and white and your voice is one of the *best* tools in your arsenal for reinforcing correct behavior. I use the word "yes." I agree there are instances where one shouldn't say anything but not this early in the learning process. This dog needs to hear he made the right choice. Again, establishing the rules and making them clear is the key to learning.

Do some more reading on the subject. Better still, get to an obedience class (positive motivational methods) and learn first hand from a knowledgeable instructor.

Happy training!