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Originally posted by WorkinDogz
"Prong collar didn't work". BS. They DO work; 100% of the time if they are used correctly and by someone who knows what they're doing. When they are used correctly; they are a SELF CORRECTING training tool....YOU don't even have to do the work..the DOG receives the correction when HE to not strain against the lead. The only time they fail is when the human end of the lead fails. Period. (That's right folks.....I did go way out on that limb and say THEY WORK 100% of the time and I'll stand by that 110%.) |
I agree 400% WorkingDogz! My mother in laws big lug of a 130 lbs male would pull her down the stairs EVERY morning and she (FINALLY!!) asked me to help her try to get him under control.
I went downstairs, got Ben's prong collar and put it on Baker. I did the exact same thing that mom in law does every morning...grabbed a handfull of dog cookies, opened the door to let the other three dogs out (which infuriates me to no end!), BUT, I told Baker to "SIT!" and "Wait!" before we even went out the door.
We got to the bottom of the stairs and he tried to bolt to go in the yard, I corrected him (he was NOT happy about it!) and turned back towards the stairs. We went back to the yard and did a few turns and he didn't pull once.
Mom in law and I, along with Ben and Baker, walked out the front door, up and down the street a few times, and he was quite well behaved...and she didnt want to use a prong collar for fear of hurting his neck (when he came into rescue he had a collar embedded in his neck, still has the scar...nasty) but the prong collar sits about 2 inches above his scar.
Well, I wish I could say that it lasted and they are still using it, but, alas, she's back to screaming at him when he drags her out the door
:(
...I guess it was worth a shot!
So, YES, when properly fitted, a prong collar makes a world of difference as a training tool....so does continued training..every day...even if only for 10-15 minutes a day total. I also think that your tone of voice and stance makes a big difference in how the dog perceives you in the 'pack order'.
Good luck! :)