How to Correctly Fit a Prong Collar 

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I just said that while I was watching. 😆

i was thinking the same thing 😆

i was JUST gonna say that after like 30 seconds into the video

Honestly it's just lucky for him. If the cute puppy doesn't work on the ladies, the look alike will

My very first thought lol

These collars are evil I’ve rescued somany dogs having those collars they fractured dogs neck bones how dare him!!!

Angela Boyette That's when it's improperly used by idiots.

There the worst collars ever

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@@angelaequestrian7465 that is wrong

@@charmc4152 To have a different opinion doesn't mean someone is trolling.

@@CM-sm2pk She should elaborate as to the merits of her position if she doesn't want to be thought of as a troll.

There are covers you can use on a prong collar and that's something I'm considering getting once I get mine in and fit it to my dog.

Training is a life long thing, You not continuing training is your fault, not your dog's

I wonder if one of the prong collars with a leather buckle would be easier to fit on dogs with thicker coats ... 🤔

mine does this too in a way - not sure I it is right fit as feels a bit tight but too loose otherwise....I have the quick release type so maybe that's not good

I have same problem with my Dobe. It fits snug but 30 seconds into the walk it comes down where I don't want it on the neck. It just won't stay high up, which leads to more pulling once she's excited.

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Mine did. Takes time though

and honestly, if a prong collar saves your back, all the more reason to use it. You gotta put yourself before your dog. You're useless to your dog if you have a back thats thrown out by a lunging dog.

My doberman started off with yanking and tossing himself around but he's never had a problem.

River Water I’m having the same problem! And when I take a prong out it’s too snug

We generally recommend the small prong collars (2.25mm) for most dogs and just add links as necessary.

I have a male belgian malinois. Are you sure that small size prong collar will fit in my belgian malinois? Because there is no extra links for sale here

If you add links it will fit. You can find more links here: leerburg.com/hermsprenger_stainlessSteel_links.php The next size up in prong collars would also be a good option.

i used to foster belgian malinois puppies, some of those cute things were devils

Prong! Don't go with shock collars

They are used for different things.

Ahkando e collars are fine just dont blast the dog and find the level that works for them

Shock collars can be good tools but not for teaching the dog to walk politely. It's for corrections when off leash, like when they're running around the house or yard. I can't even imagine walking a dog with a shock collar and trying to teach them to heel that way.

I saw a video where a trainer used a shock/e-collar on a young and dangerously aggressive young German Shepherd who was in danger of being euthanized if they couldn't dial back his aggression which mostly seemed to stem from resource guarding. Even in that case, he emphasized using the lowest level of electricity necessary, and it was more about getting the dog's attention to interrupt and redirect the unwanted behaviour. I think the points already made are correct: Prong and shock collars are used for different purposes, and it wouldn't be possible to effectively use a shock collar while trying to leash walk your dog at the same time. Here is the link to the video I referenced, if you are interested. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-rt5jxjTvB8k.html

This page should help you find the correct fit - leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm If you have any other questions let us know! :)

are you claiming that pinching a dogs neck is animal cruelty? because by your logic than flat collars are also abuse because they can cause collapsed trachea's and strangulation, head harnesses cause spinal and neck injuries. now, i'd much rather have a collar that lightly pinches a dogs neck to correct them than stuffing up my dogs spine permanently or collapsing it's trachea.

head harnesses cause neck and spinal injuries, flat collars cause collapsed trachea's and increase risk of thyroid issues as well as strangulation. a prong collar is much more safer, it does not strangle a dog or injure a dog. the RSPCA is a complete joke, they support pediatric spay and neuter which has been scientifically proven to cause long-term health issues and increase risks of certain cancers and abnormal bone growth.

A wagging tail doesn't mean it's happy.

Kami Wilson yeah but normally if they were in pain the tail would be tucked, these collars are amazing

@@kamzalot3 that's not true at all. There have been thousands of studies detailing the body language the dogs display when exposed to aversives. There's not a single peer reviewed study that has concluded that these collars are safe, humane, or effective. I pity your dogs. May they have a competent owner in the next life.

Kami Wilson my *dog and I don’t use a prong on him (yet?) anyways have you not seen people use it on themselves ??? This is evidence right here it’s not rocket science

@@kamiwilson3615 there are plenty of studies showing how these are actually one of the SAFEST tools to use out there. ._. Do your research before making comments on things you don't ACTUALLY understand

Go you believe these collars are abusive cause guess what choke and prong collars fracture dogs necks and makes them faint

I do

Angela Boyette Have you ever put a Herm Sprenger around your neck or thigh and used it properly to see how it feels? When used properly, it actually does not hurt. I just got one for my dog and tried it out. Did not hurt. It actually distributed the pressure a whole lot better than a flat collar.

Angela Boyette these collars are not abusive. A dog only gets injured with one of these if it is placed improperly or the handler is abusive in how they train.

@@Sandy33569 I need to get one if these for my Lab. She's 6 months old now and pulls real hard on the flat leash and is at serious risk of permanently injuring her trachea. I've just now started the loose leash training and it's not going well with the regular collars. I believe a properly sized prong collar will allow me to easily signal the dog with the slightest tug.

We do have a video on this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-xd-J3Q6zx30.html :)

My friend has a small tiny dog who literally coughs and sometimes even starts choking cause he is wearing a flat collar and pulling and going everywhere he wants I been telling her to get him a harness so it doesn't hurt his throat but eh she is still keeping that flat collar on him

Isn't education great?

how? isn't the harness painful for the dog if he/she pulls like a demon?

dogsrock9120 no it is not if used properly a harness or normal collar can cause alot of damage

Tell me again how choking your dog isn't abusive? I guess all these animal behaviour scientists are wrong because some dumb bitch looks with her eyes and not her head.

Simone Greco pressure doesn’t equal pain

I just started at a dog boarding and training place so I am learning to use these on my own girls at home!

No way I'm gonna hurt my 🐕 dog

@@mssddee5483 not if you are trained properly on how to use it you wont.

@@mssddee5483 if you know how to use it you wouldn't hurt your dog you need to be trained

My mum doesn’t like the prong how does it not hurt the dog

Danny Greene same with my dog,he stopped pulling.

The difference between canine and human skin. ... Canine epidermis has a turnover rate of 20 days compared to humans which occurs approximately every 28 days. The epidermis of a dog is 3-5 cells thick however in humans it is at least 10-15 cells thick. That's what every scientific source I've found says.. which clearly states that the skin around a dog's neck is actually 3 times thinner than a humans.. hm.. interesting, huh?

You know I have been rescuing dogs from those collars and there very bad and hurts dogs makes them faint and can shock there necks

And German shepherds are stronger cause mine saved me from a wolf dog and killed it cause german shepherds are stronger smarter have stronger jaws and more better

Dogs have three less dermal layers than humans, including their necks. you have no business having that kind of animal if you cant train and take care of it properly.

@Ms. Tal "dog experts" you mean trained professionals? Name one credible trainer, or behaviourist that believes positive punishment is appropriate in any capacity. I'll wait.

@@kamiwilson3615 isn't that Leerburg itself? An organization of experienced and reputable dog trainers. You could look at their website or channel to see more clips of trainers

@@manonathompson8140 none of them are certified trainers that do the required continued education. They're a company that sells aversives and lies to the public. It's sad that it's 2020 and you still don't know what a good dog trainer is.

@@kamiwilson3615 I am here to learn. I'd rather never use a prong collar but I think it's important to know. You're attacking people instead of providing information or resources as good alternatives. It's like punishing a dog for a behavior before they learn how to do it right. If you have favorite trainers that disapprove of prong collars, I would be happy to read. However, YOU would not be enjoyable to learn from.

@@manonathompson8140 my favourite trainers don't use aversives, but the get their information from studies conducted by behaviour scientists. These are easily accessible online. Its not my job to provide you with easily accessible information. If you already know that prongs are wrong I don't see why you're making such a fuss.

We sell a variety of options here: leerburg.com/prongleashes.htm

But are you a dog trainer? 🐕

I think you're a dog trainer. We get it dude. You're really really cool

What are you again?

I've got a fox red working line lab,a hyper reactive one very environment driven. He's about 1.5 years old now and we had a harness to start with along with his collar(still.have his first one safe and away) We then moved to the slip lead and he still pulled, eventually we have found a trainer who has been just awesome in getting us find his food motivation and stop the pulling and environmental reactions. He took him in to fast track the training and gauge an understanding on how flynn takes to things and quickly understood we had no way to go but the prong collar. It literally arrived yesterday and having used it twice he is perfect and doesn't have a single issue walking! His food motivation is up and all this in the space of 3 weeks with 2 or 3 sessions training and a couple days in boarding it has gone better than we ever thought it would all because the prong collar does its job! Now we've got the basic stage of him walking beautifully we've got the 10m lead for his exposure levels to get him more understanding of the limits we have for him. I wasn't so sure nor understanding on prong collars and didn't have much opinion but having used it on my pup I 100% approve of them being used correctly and long as its the correct size for him. He is a very happy boy and doesn't hate it! Infact he actually sits better to let me fit it than he ever would a slip lead or harness!

he put it on properly. there was nothing wrong

Use a zip tie to bring together a few of the chains near the swivel/o ring, that way it’s in between sizes

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pinch refers to the links being attached together. the prongs contact the dog; the pinch is your fingers attaching it to the dog.

Keep going girl!

I love Petco and their people are helpful but I still take what they say, do my own research (like you obviously did) and make sure they know what they talking about too!

I give snotty people with pocket pooches (pugs, frenchies, chihuahuas) a pitying smile. If they actually vocalize their disgust about my ‘cruel collar’ I merely point out the collar comes off, but their dogs facial deformities are for life.

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did you get your answer? I have a same problem

Not all trainers use them. But it's a great to have as an option, when used correctly. Good luck to you in your studies.

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Has this helped? Im getting a husky and want to do what's best

Check out this article: leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm. If you still have questions we recommend that they go to our website and post those questions in the ASK CINDY on the front page of leerburg.com . Cindy has been training dogs since she was a teenager and has competed in several dog sports at a regional and national level. She was also a vet tech and owned a boarding/training and grooming business for many years as well as breeding working Dobermans and Belgian Malinois under the kennel name Kaiserhaus. Questions posted to ASK CINDY are answered almost every day. They are also recorded in our systems if a dog owner has additional questions Cindy will review the previous Q&As and this helps her give better feedback and assistance. leerburg.com/newcontact.php

You shouldn’t generally. Small prong collars are usually intended to go on large breed puppies after 10 weeks of age so they can get used to them

Good question.

You should select a prong collar based on link size and then add or remove links as needed. We recommend small link prong collars and additional links to get to the 16" measurement you mentioned. You can find our prong collar options here: leerburg.com/prongcollars.htm

Emma Marsland hi I have a 118 pound Shiloh Shepherd that can basically pull me anywhere he wants. Start by teaching the heel inside with a prong collar and plenty of treats when he gets it right, steady pressure when you need to correct. Should only take a few seconds of pressure to correct. I ditched the harness my positive only trainers suggested and within a few sessions, no pulling or lunging at other dogs. He walks loose leashed for the majority of our walk without a single correction now.

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Consider changing the size of links you are using.

just fast forward...

It should not move at all without two hands

You should add or remove links to fit the circumference of your dogs neck.

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