Are prong collars good for big dogs?

So many people believe that prong collars are the only way to control such a large dog. I am able to walk Mauja and Atka (who easily outweigh me) by myself without the use of prong collars, choke collars, or any other aversive.

Is a prong collar good for training?

DO NOT use it to discipline your dog. The prong collar should be used as a training tool only, it is NOT meant to wear 24/7. The only times your dog should be wearing the prong collar are when you are training, working on behaviors or taking walks. Any collar can result in injury to your dog’s neck.

Are prong collars good for dogs that pull?

The prong collar is commonly used in beginner obedience or when teaching a dog to walk on a leash. When used properly, the prong collar can actually protect the dog from trachea damage caused by an inexperienced handler or by the dog itself when it pulls on the collar excessively due to excitement or bad behavior.

Can a prong collars make dogs aggressive?

Prong collars can result in side effects such as depression, disempowerment, redirected aggression, deterioration of social relationships, and more. Use pain and fear-inducing methods on your dog for long enough, and you can see a significant decrease in your dog’s quality of life, energy, and health.

What can I use instead of a prong collar?

A front-clip harness can provide you with physical leverage that doesn’t involve pain to redirect your dog away from the stimulus that they are reactive toward. My favorite harness (which I use for Riley) is the Freedom No-pull harness. It’s got both a front-clip and a back-clip harness.

How do you use a prong collar for training?

A prong collar must be placed around a dog’s neck in a specific manner to be safe and helpful for training purposes.

1. A prong collar should sit right behind the ears and under the jaw.
2. The part of the collar that hooks onto a leash should be facing upward, just behind a dog’s ears.

How long should you use a prong collar?

A prong collar is a training device and not designed for longterm use. It is not your dog’s primary collar and should not be used on casual walks or outings. Use the collar for no more than one hour and only during designated training sessions. Using the collar any longer could irritate your dog’s neck.

Why you shouldn’t use a prong collar?

Even properly fitted prong collars dig into the sensitive skin around the neck, risking severe damage to the thyroid, esophagus, and trachea.

Where should a prong collar sit?

The correct position for a prong collar is to sit right behind the ears and up under the jaw line like you see in the photo above. The photos below show how many people mistakenly let a dog wear a prong and the correct way to wear a prong.