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Originally Posted by mamamia1  I am now training our second rottie and since she is only 13 weeks old we are still using a flat collar. I'm just doing research at this point, I think she's still too young. I've been using the flat collar, encouragement and treats to keep her paying attention at my side. She has started pulling too much, which I'm trying to correct with the use of direction changes. With our last rottie we found a properly fit pinch collar quite useful, but I can't remember at what age we started using it.
At what age would you suggest the use of a training collar? and what kind of collar do you prefer?
Also, has anyone tried the Illusion Collar? |
If the motivation is right, and the communication is clear a flat buckle collar is all you need, especially for a young pup. In my last litter, who are now 16mos old, that's all they've ever needed - even the dogs who are now practicing BH level obedience. They're quite a boisterous bunch, too.
If a young pup is not listening to me, I'm not interesting enough.
If my pup is pulling me, then I simply need to turn around and move in the opposite direction - and then praise/reward pup for following along. Soon pup gets the idea that it's a fruitful venture to go where I go.
You might consider enrolling in a puppy kindergarten program that teaches you how to use operant conditioning techniques and play to teach a puppy how to learn.
Good luck.