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Originally Posted by MontanaRott Oh please, what a uninformed statement, there is nothing mid evil about the prong collar, have you ever put one on your arm and given yourself a correction? They are great tools,when fitted and used correctly, there is nothing wrong with having one in your tool box for training, but it should not be your only tool. The only time I see one as unfair or cruel is when they are used on puppies. |
Exactly and I will add that according to the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association, the prong collar is the PREFERRED collar, over ANY others because less pressure is used, pressure is evenly distributed and cannot cause damage to the trachea if used correctly. The head halters, on the other hand, can cause subluxation of the cervical vertebra by the simple sideways tug. The choke....well..we all know what chokes can do
The prong, properly used is a great tool combined with handler finesse and positive reinforcement.
A properly used prong does not cause pain, gets the dog's attention, stops pulling...so the handler and dog can get down to the enjoyment of training.
Our canine chiropractor also say the prong should be fitted mid way UP the neck and not too high.