prong collars equal AWESOMENESS

kelina · 11-23-2012, 11:46 AM

So with only an hour of training, my shadow girl knows how to heel, stop, and NOT PULL! Of course more training but gosh im so proud of my baby girl!

So happy with the prong!

Well she was less distracted, we went out back where theres not much things she can hunt. She struggled at first, whined a couple times, but did amazing. After mastering the sit, when I stopped and mastering "heel", we took out our lil apollo! She got a little distracted but kept her eyes on me, a few times snuck a lil look at apollo, but generally she was watching my steps. Her nose went to the ground I believe 3times but after a lil crank her head was up, she looked way more confident then she has ever looked! When we took apollo out, she was literally by my side the whole time, she tried to sniff him at first but I pulled her back to my side horizontally and she fell right in place

Could not be more pleased.

Mary Beth · 11-23-2012, 12:14 PM

Good for you. But that is not the only way. I got the same results with the harness.

kelina · 11-23-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Mary Beth

Good for you. But that is not the only way. I got the same results with the harness.

Really? Lots of people say harnesses are not much effective.

NWHeather · 11-23-2012, 12:51 PM

I had fairly good results with the easy walker harness, but the prong collar made a bigger difference with my two.

kelina · 11-23-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by NWHeather

I had fairly good results with the easy walker harness, but the prong collar made a bigger difference with my two.

Same

. I was on defense with these collars, but I am truly in love.

Freestep · 11-23-2012, 01:08 PM

Yep--prong collars are like power steering! Now you understand why we use these evil torture devices.

It's a tool, just like any other tool, you have to find the right one for the job. I have found that the prong has worked well for my hard-pulling GSDs, and prefer it to the harness or head halter, but everyone has to find what works for them.

Shade · 11-23-2012, 01:19 PM

I've been really happy with the prong, much lighter corrections are needed and it really does work for Delgado

Kyleigh · 11-23-2012, 01:20 PM

I use a martingale and have always had success with it ... but I'm not here to say BOO on prongs!

Congrats on having a successful walk with your dog ... it certainly makes training a lot more rewarding when you are both succeeding!

NWHeather · 11-23-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Freestep

Yep--prong collars are like power steering! Now you understand why we use these evil torture devices.

It's a tool, just like any other tool, you have to find the right one for the job. I have found that the prong has worked well for my hard-pulling GSDs, and prefer it to the harness or head halter, but everyone has to find what works for them.

Very well put!

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Originally Posted by Shade

I've been really happy with the prong, much lighter corrections are needed and it really does work for Delgado

This is why I like the prong collar.

I think they have magical properties.

katdog5911 · 11-23-2012, 02:48 PM

I always thought prongs looked like torture devices until I tried one on Stella....and I am now able to walk her without a problem. Definitely less corrections necessary while on the prong and when they are given...they are listened to!

11-23-2012, 11:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
kelina Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: PA Posts: 232	prong collars equal AWESOMENESS So with only an hour of training, my shadow girl knows how to heel, stop, and NOT PULL! Of course more training but gosh im so proud of my baby girl! So happy with the prong! Well she was less distracted, we went out back where theres not much things she can hunt. She struggled at first, whined a couple times, but did amazing. After mastering the sit, when I stopped and mastering "heel", we took out our lil apollo! She got a little distracted but kept her eyes on me, a few times snuck a lil look at apollo, but generally she was watching my steps. Her nose went to the ground I believe 3times but after a lil crank her head was up, she looked way more confident then she has ever looked! When we took apollo out, she was literally by my side the whole time, she tried to sniff him at first but I pulled her back to my side horizontally and she fell right in place Could not be more pleased.

11-23-2012, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Mary Beth Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pierre, South Dakota Posts: 1,283	Good for you. But that is not the only way. I got the same results with the harness. __________________ Sting Chance von Gaard AKC GSD 2/8/2006

11-23-2012, 12:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
NWHeather Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Puget Sound PNW Posts: 354	I had fairly good results with the easy walker harness, but the prong collar made a bigger difference with my two. __________________ Rory 8yr GSD/Lab Alexa 1.5yr GSD/Mal R.I.P. Koda

11-23-2012, 01:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
Shade Knighted Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Ottawa, ON Posts: 3,434	I've been really happy with the prong, much lighter corrections are needed and it really does work for Delgado __________________ Shanna My Pack: Jasmine - Female Miniature Poodle - born Aug 15, 2010 Loker Delgado Von Stalworth - male GSD - born Jan 26, 2012 Koda & Zazu - 4 year old male cats

11-23-2012, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kyleigh Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,315	I use a martingale and have always had success with it ... but I'm not here to say BOO on prongs! Congrats on having a successful walk with your dog ... it certainly makes training a lot more rewarding when you are both succeeding! __________________ Marion’s Zoo-Kyleigh, London-cat, Echo-TAG, Ellie-Quaker; www.marionsquilts.com

11-23-2012, 01:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,154	Yep--prong collars are like power steering! Now you understand why we use these evil torture devices. It's a tool, just like any other tool, you have to find the right one for the job. I have found that the prong has worked well for my hard-pulling GSDs, and prefer it to the harness or head halter, but everyone has to find what works for them.

11-23-2012, 02:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
katdog5911 Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Milford Ct Posts: 1,124	I always thought prongs looked like torture devices until I tried one on Stella....and I am now able to walk her without a problem. Definitely less corrections necessary while on the prong and when they are given...they are listened to!

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