Constantly scratching the prong collar....

[BGSD]

I've been using a prong collar for the past 2 weeks or so and it's been actually very effective. The only problem is that he is constantly scratching it. I thought he would just get used to it after a couple of days, but it's still an issue. Any way to remedy this?

The prong isn't too tight nor too loose. I tried to make it as snug as possible without it being tight. It's actually looser than I like right now, mainly because if I remove another link it'll then be way too tight.

[Lucy Dog]

How often is he wearing it? Is it only on walks (or when out) or is he wearing it all the time?

Also, have you checked out this site yet about prong collars?

http://leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm

[BGSD]

Originally Posted by Lucy Dog

How often is he wearing it? Is it only on walks (or when out) or is he wearing it all the time?

Only during walks and training time.

[gsdraven]

Kaiser itches all the time when he wears a collar. He spends most of his time without a collar since they don't wear them at home so I figure it just feels weird to him when he does have to wear one.

[JeanKBBMMMAAN]

That can also be a calming signal, sign of discomfort.

[gagsd]

Originally Posted by JeanKBBMMMAAN

That can also be a calming signal, sign of discomfort.

Agreed. Usually means the dog is uncomfortable, either physically or mentally.

[MaggieRoseLee]

Make sure it's only on during training. Make sure the training is FUN!

Just cause our dogs have a prong on doesn't mean that 'allows' us to start doing our work in the training session.

And that work is for US to be happy, fun, with treats/toys, happy voice and working on ENGAGEMENT! If I'm not enough of a distraction with my voice/praise, or don't have good enough treats (using them enough), or good enough toy (or using it enough) that my dog's mind isn't COMPLELEY off the darn collar and onto the engagement with me..............

Then I need to UP MY GAME and work harder on 'engagement' click this ---> Engagement - Key to Training

Good trainers use the prong just a small tool in their training, the REAL training is the partnership and engagement to get the great bond with our dogs.

[BlackPuppy]

Originally Posted by gsdraven

Kaiser itches all the time when he wears a collar. He spends most of his time without a collar since they don't wear them at home so I figure it just feels weird to him when he does have to wear one.

Mine, too. Unfortunately, it's during obedience trials when he sits his butt down in the ring and scratches at his collar.

Probably just let him get used to it some more. You can put it on an hour before training, just keep an eye on him.

[gsdraven]

Originally Posted by BlackPuppy

Unfortunately, it's during obedience trials when he sits his butt down in the ring and scratches at his collar.

Kaiser usually does it in the middle of the hiking trail forcing people to walk over him. We don't compete in anything yet and he doesn't wear a prong for training so luckily we haven't had to deal with that.

[BGSD]

Originally Posted by gsdraven

Kaiser usually does it in the middle of the hiking trail forcing people to walk over him. We don't compete in anything yet and he doesn't wear a prong for training so luckily we haven't had to deal with that.

That's basically my problem. During walks he constantly has to stop and itch.