People who have a problem with prong/pinch - Page 2

ponyfarm · 03-02-2013, 06:43 PM

Use what works for your dog. Use it responsibly. Learn from a reputable instructor. But, ultimately take the time to teach your dog to control himself without the prong.

Dog training is all about what works for the dog at that time/situation.

Yea, I got that lecture at petsmart too!! lol...Once you are more sure of yourself..and your dog is behaving, focusing on you while their customers' dogs are going nuts...you wont concern yourself with the petsmart folk.!

MadLab · 03-02-2013, 06:43 PM

The secret prong is a sweet idea.

I get some funny looks from people who don't understand the need for prong. I don't use it so much but one of my dogs is mad for cats so I'm trying to train her out of that.

On regular collars(say an inch and a half), I find if you fit it tightly and close to the dogs skull you can have more control than when the collar is half way up the neck

Carriesue · 03-02-2013, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunflowers

Not everyone is exactly like you or your dog.
So you can't really say what people can or can't "look forward to."

Exactly I am barely 5'1, also pretty small and have grip issues with my left hand from nerve damage. Honestly even if my dog was very well trained(he's only 6 months old right now though) I feel like it would be irresponsible of me to only have him on a flat lead. Well trained or not accidents happen.

Carriesue · 03-02-2013, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunflowers

You can use the Sprenger links inside the Secret Power collar.
I think Kaye might adjust the price if you just ordered the cover.

Really? Cool, I will look into that.

Nigel · 03-02-2013, 06:46 PM

Pink one is Tukes, blue is for Ranger, and the reddish one is Zoey's.

Sunflowers · 03-02-2013, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Carriesue

Exactly I am barely 5'1, also pretty small and have grip issues with my left hand from nerve damage. Honestly even if my dog was very well trained(he's only 6 months old right now though) I feel like it would be irresponsible of me to only have him on a flat lead. Well trained or not accidents happen.

I have hand problems, too-- lots of pain in my finger joints.
Sometimes I have him on the flat collar and he only pulls slightly, and the pain is so bad that I have to grit my teeth.

Jag · 03-02-2013, 06:51 PM

I have back issues. Without a prong, Grim could do even more damage to my back. He's having his "'issue time", and training is ongoing. He's stronger than I am already, and before he hit 6 months this wasn't an issue. With him becoming more handler protective, I'd be totally stupid to take him out on a flat collar!

Shaolin · 03-02-2013, 07:27 PM

I'm sorry people gave you a hard time for it.

As a Recovered Prong-Hater, I used to think that they were horrible torture devices. I now know better.

I got that lecture a lot using a CC, but it was what was needed at that time.

llombardo · 03-02-2013, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Sunflowers

You can use the Sprenger links inside the Secret Power collar.
I think Kaye might adjust the price if you just ordered the cover.

So if we already have prongs, we can put them into the cover they supply?

MichaelE · 03-02-2013, 07:32 PM

If people would mind their own business they wouldn't have time to mind yours.

Tell them the next time you want their opinion you'll ask for it.

God I hate busybodies

03-02-2013, 06:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
ponyfarm Master Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 984	Use what works for your dog. Use it responsibly. Learn from a reputable instructor. But, ultimately take the time to teach your dog to control himself without the prong. Dog training is all about what works for the dog at that time/situation. Yea, I got that lecture at petsmart too!! lol...Once you are more sure of yourself..and your dog is behaving, focusing on you while their customers' dogs are going nuts...you wont concern yourself with the petsmart folk.! __________________ Max Von Zahnderhaus -CGC- DOB 2/14/2012 http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/dog.html?id=1353416 Tim the Collie- RN -DOB 4/01/2010

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Nigel Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 1,462	Pink one is Tukes, blue is for Ranger, and the reddish one is Zoey's. Attached Thumbnails

03-02-2013, 06:51 PM	#17 (permalink)
Jag Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,683	I have back issues. Without a prong, Grim could do even more damage to my back. He's having his "'issue time", and training is ongoing. He's stronger than I am already, and before he hit 6 months this wasn't an issue. With him becoming more handler protective, I'd be totally stupid to take him out on a flat collar! __________________ Wrath of Grim z Dragon "Mr. Grim"- Threaten my handler. I dare you.

03-02-2013, 07:27 PM	#18 (permalink)
Shaolin Master Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Great Mills, MD Posts: 985	I'm sorry people gave you a hard time for it. As a Recovered Prong-Hater, I used to think that they were horrible torture devices. I now know better. I got that lecture a lot using a CC, but it was what was needed at that time. __________________ RIP Sebastian GSD/Rott 5/12/2002 RIP Cheyenne The Western Lady Collie 9/6/2012 Finnian The Irish Lad WGSD: SAR Abeni the Little Warrior: Pomeranian rescue. "Res nos operor ut alius algo" "Go mairidís beo"

03-02-2013, 07:32 PM	#20 (permalink)
MichaelE Elite Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 1,117	If people would mind their own business they wouldn't have time to mind yours. Tell them the next time you want their opinion you'll ask for it. God I hate busybodies __________________ Bear, Anna, Molly, Ossie, and The Countess Lisl von Schlaf An Unhappy German is a Sour Kraut!

03-02-2013, 06:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
MadLab Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 148	The secret prong is a sweet idea. I get some funny looks from people who don't understand the need for prong. I don't use it so much but one of my dogs is mad for cats so I'm trying to train her out of that. On regular collars(say an inch and a half), I find if you fit it tightly and close to the dogs skull you can have more control than when the collar is half way up the neck

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