I was very anti-training tools until I found your videos (as I was told by the positive-only community that they were abusive). After lots of research, I got a prong for my Pyrenees and it helped us so much with her fixation on cat and other dogs! Now we have way better communication and she understands leash pressure a lot better, too. Thank you so much for your content, as your videos have helped me to be a better trainer for my pup 💙
Yes, that's because it looks scary and people will often abuse them by misusing these tools, the most hated ones being shock collars and prongs. I used to be very anti shock collar until I got my very hard headed, very determined, very difficult to train pitbull where I learned how effective these training tools can be. I used the shock collar to teach him yard boundaries, he was a jumper so I used the shock collar (always when I was there) to create an Imaginary boundary in my yard about 5 feet away from the actual fence. It worked and I only had to use the actual shock about twice. After that he knew to listen for the beep.
Apologize in advance for the length of this comment!...Got a 10 month old female Corso.. 99lbs about a month and a half ago when weighed at vet. Now to say I'm a huge huge dog lover is an understatement, I not only adore them, I'm completely fascinated with them. I research them as a hobby. I dabble in training here and there. So I'm no expert... but I'm as least versed enough to know that a corso is not a great first time owner breed.. and it's not my first. I've known this fact for year's, and always wanted a corso as a matter of fact, but I always wanted 3 breeds since I was a boy, a Boston terrier, a Cane Corso (Kah-nay) I know! Lol. Or a boerboel. I also always had dreams of owning a Tibetan or an Alibai, Kengal insert insanely cool breed here I was fascinated with them all! But the 150-175 lb. Corso. Ears cropped up drooling everywhere! Yea that's what I wanted! Lol. So I got the Boston, in 2016... picked him up the night Donald Trump was elected! Nov 9th. 2016. So,.. naturally, i named him Tate! 😉🤷♂️ lol. He was 19 weeks old and handsome as all hell! And well behaved from the jump. So training was non existent. And luckily I never ended up paying the price for that! I had tu put Tate down last Xmas . Rip buddy! Best dog ever! Fast forward 6 months I get the chance to save Mia from a shitty situation. No Ole female corso. Living with her sister their mother and father and 3 cats and 4 kids and 2 parents in a tiny apt in a Boston suburb. And the place, which I worked at occasionally as maintenence for my boss who owned the property.. was kind of a dump. And there was drug and gang activity there and she was just miserable. And I fell in love with her right away! She's not a typical looking corso. She's red. Like a boerboel. And her body looks like a deer! Lmao! But she's adorable. So needless to say, the woman in the relationship, started taking a liking to the lighter meat, if you smell what I'm stepping in,? And I was able too convince her to let me take Mia! For her own good. Those dogs need room to run. And I know her bf hit her! She was very hand shy and incredibly skiddish when i got her. So I don't feel even remotely guilty about smashing his girl in her laundry room while he was "wipin deez necks down!" In a madden video game upstairs with his "blood Brothers!" Lol! How fricken juvenile! Real tough guy! Lol. Gringo was down stairs blowing your girls back out while you played grab ass with your paper gangster homes! Lol. But I digress! Anyways. She's a good girl! Fairly obedient. Not only does what I ask... but she appreciates me too! Now for the dog! 🤭 seriously she's good and listens but one thing I can't control is when in my yard. Which is not fended and off leash... she sees someone walking or walking a dog. She deep growls. Hair on her back goes up and she charges! Right up to them... now as soon as she reaches them.. she does a playful bow, and dance around playfully until I reach her yelling and screaming at her to get back! I'm not worried about what she'll do to someone else, I'm concerned what someone could do to her, and they would be within their right! She's big and menacing looking. But she's a teddy bear. I know this can be corrected.. but I'm worried the prong is the only way that will work? Now where she was abused? I'm hesitant... not only that...I know one thing, if I'm not completely confident when I'm using one with her and I'm doing it incorrectly? Then I'm just torturing the dog for no reason! And that is something I'm not willing to do!
@@robertwhite6696 It's VERY difficult when you get a "re-homed", "stray", unwanted or neglected dog as a juvenile or adult. And when you are dealing with a large breed first you need to thoroughly understand their needs - exercise, nutrition, socialization and find what makes them HAPPIEST and most valued. Many of these dogs are FRIGHTENED, mistrustful, neglected, unloved and reactive as a result. I adopted a "tested schutzhund Czech GSD who bit me, and bit everyone for at least four years. Yes, I needed a lot of patience and understanding to find the balance between positive training and suppression of "bad behaviours " she had NO SOCIAL SKILLS so that's is a HUGE dilemma for owners. With time, she became a trusted, lovely, lovely and a loyal girl and I never used a prong or shock collar - just time , affection, limits and love. I know personally that EVERY DOG requires good socialization, as well as good training. Socialization - the ability to get along with other dogs, animals, people - this doesn't need to be a "party" every day just getting the dog exposed to as much as possible until their confidence and juvenile silly behaviours are "out grown" . I have an almost 18 month, from 8 weeks old) old male GSD who is fantastic, happy, confident, agile and certainly can behave like a doughnut but because he's never been abused he has NO reason to attack. And lucky for me, I'm with him 80% of the time he's outdoors. I'm a GSD breed passionate person.One thing I do use, and this might help you, is buying a long 3/8 orange rope Home depot ( I bought 75 ft. and cut it in half!!) and attach a hook and you go out with him at the beginning and wait until he does his business and then bring him in, I sue treats and I use a lot of praise but you have to put the time in. This will prevent him from the initial running to greet everyone, lets him settle down ( Train "sit" if you're outside and he's distracted by something) and give it a month. He needs to believe in himself that he's NOT bad it just that this behaviour isn't good. PS: Sadly LARGE breeds die sooner. They mature faster so he'll learn faster than some little breed dog. Love him every minute you've got because one day, it's going to to the last and you're going to realize what you had and what you're going to miss.🤗
I adopted a 1 yr old lab, pit mix. Im 59 and hes a bit too much for me. I jyst bought a prong collar to help and am watching you videos to learn how to use it. So helpful. Thank you. Tracey, Costa Mesa, CA
When I met you, I told you this prong collar changed my life. Just this one piece of equipment changed my relationship with my GSD. It doesn’t hurt him. It doesn’t “make it worse” or encourage aggressive behavior. It lets him know I’m in charge and he TOTALLY obeys me now. Every time. Without this help, I wouldn’t have been able to keep him. I was SO pro-positive before I learned the truth about this collar. Anyone who is worried, please don’t be. I see the light!!!!
Aside from the prong, I try to be 100% positive only (but with strong structure). Some people see my dog with a prong and think I'm an aversive trainer but they are SO WRONG! I firmly believe it is the safest collar for both me and my dog!
Reduced the stress of both my take charge AS when they learned that they didnt need to make the decisions and supported a clear and loving relationship focused on fun which they adore. Weaning them from the collar was easier than I could have imagined when the mark sound remains the same without it.
Agreed! Imo, there's no such thing as positive only training. Any tools, be it leash, harness, or any type of collar we put on our dogs is already aversive. I also think that to only use positive only method is more aversive than any tools. I said this because, not every dog gets what we want no matter how good a handler we are. And to frustrate them without a clear communication is far worse. With that said, each dog is different. There's no single training method that guarantee the same outcome. For mine, I follow the advice of Tom, Robert and Beckman. I also have to mention Nigel Reed who is more twds the other spectrum, but he is really really good because my pup's separation anxiety is now non-existence without me having to do anything. It came naturally once I act more like a leader and guardian to my pup.
I like your videos because they are short and to the point. I just added a prong collar and discover it was too large after watching. I have decided to use it for a while instead of the e-collar that I recently purchased but he wasn’t responding all of the time. I figured to go back to basics first.
Great video. I use a prong collar for my 80 pound Rescue/Pit Mix Tucker. He is a "puller," and with this collar, he is the perfect pooch. I was trained by a reputable training facility here in Greenville, SC, where I live. This collar is a wonderful tool and we enjoy our walks together.
Best prong video I've seen so far so thank you. Just got my first prong for my 2-year-old American Bulldog and to be honest I always thought they were a bit cruel until I looked into them further. Thanks again.
Oh wow! Your videos are FANTASTIC! I so appreciate how you do not shame owners when they are in need of help. I would be ecstatic to have an opportunity to apply your expertise with my Irish Wolfhound!
Hello Tom. I've really enjoyed watching your video's as I recently adopted a rescue Lab/Cattle Dog mix puppy. It's been 8 yrs since my husband and I have raised a puppy and we are now in our mid 60's early 70's so it's been a challenge to say the least. I bought a training collar for both dogs (my 8 yr old has always been a puller) and I'm really hoping this will help me have a little better control with both dogs. Thanks for what you do!! I'll let you know how it turns out.🙂
I'm getting a prong collar today, my dog pulls so much and is reactive to any person coming near us. I hope I can use some of these "precision" training techniques because I'm tired of using power!
This video was so helpful thank you!! I just bought a 3.0 prong from your website for my GSD but I think she is in between sizes and I should try the 2.25 with more links..super helpful thank you so much!!
I have two pitbulls and one of my dogs has always pulled so hard when walking on a leash. We have tried everything-from reward only training, to harness, to pulling as hard as we can with a nylon collar to try and correct him. I didn't realize that what my pitbull needed was a prong collar to finally correct him with minimal effort. The prong collar is honestly life changing when used correctly. I was able to walk him around the neighborhood successfully with very few corrections. I'm beyond astonished. Thank you for this video
Thank you for this video. I rescued a German Shepard 1 year ago and using the prong collar with her gave me the first glimpses of the potential both her and I had to be able to grow in her training. That along with more research into training (both through your videos and other resources) has gotten us to a point where now she regularly gets compliments on her obedience. Being reactive to other dogs, the obedience along with this as a tool has made a world of difference in both her life and mine. Thank you for all that you do
I was anti prong until I started losing feeling in my hands and arms from nerve damage. My dog was awesome on a lose leash until I was bedridden with a relapse. Other people had to walk him. He didn't want to walk for them. But when i was better he pulled horribly being impatient from the freedom he was getting with others. I had to restore my training methods but i was 40% weaker in my arms and body strength. The prong makes up the difference without my arms being pulled out of the socket or causing me to fall. The prong is awesome. Within 15-20 min later you would think I swapped dogs after just the first time on the prong. Yes, the first time the tension touched his neck, he looked around like "what was that." Never a screaming painful yelp even when over excited. One day, his cattle dog buddy caming racing up from behind play. He bowed wanting to play back, I put him in a sit, switch to a flat collar, remove his prong collar so they play. But only after I was confident that he knows to Come when called, what Off and Leave it means! He was only 8mo old then. I'd had him for 3mo only. But he was never given a chance to play w any big dogs but he was with his sister and parents until he was 6mo old. I'm a small 5'2 woman with cane. Just yesterday he slipped out of a new collar I didn't realize wasn't tight enough. I didnt have my prong with me. This was his first time off leash without permission. The ringleader was a female husky 18mo old. The dogs made one quick lap around the very large open yard. I move rather slowly from my medical issues I moved about 25 ft closer to the dogs, while quickly tightening the collar another 1.5 inches. Most people dont realize a huskys head and neck are very similar in size which makes them great escape artists. I called his name and said Come once! He came right back, directly into my hands so I could grab his collar, leash him and he sat without me saying anything. Everyone witnessing it was shocked. He caught his breath and gave him treats. This was his first time meeting this female dog. I was told she runs free out in the country all the time and takes down full grown sheep. The rest of the day she not only came up begging him to play even more but I wasn't going to let him back off leash. I put him on a 20ft cable so they could still interact while supervised without the big run. I figured out all her talking and behavior was pure jealousy. If I'd pet my boy, she would push in to be petted too. But she would then body block him by fully getting as close to my legs for all the attention. Thankfully my boy shows no sign of jealousy. He sat and watched me groom her undercoat with brushes which she was so attention starved she milked up every second. I groomed him after so he didn't feel left out. It was an awesome day and all the training paid off. When playing she would tell him no when she didn't want him climbing on her, and they both stopped if I said no or off. She responded and respected commands very quickly and mellowed out. I wish I could have met with the owners and brought her home. But one husky is enough for me. My boy is fixed and never once mounted her or hugged her. Because he listened to her and they both listened to my commands.
Thank you for educating people on the proper technique for the prong collar. Dogs deserve our time and attention like any other relationship we have. With a little effort, the loyalty and enrichment dogs can bring to our lives comes back to us tenfold!
Tom I am a self taught trainer and I use your tips every day to help change/improve my clients lives with their dogs! I have introduced the prong collar to several pet parents with reactive dogs or "deadly" pullers and have seen so much improvement with all cases. Thank you so much for educating me and helping me make a difference in my city !
As always great video. Thanks to your educational, I’ve really had to change the minds of friends and family about the prong. Everyone thinks it’s a torture mechanism. I would love to see a video on dealing with an overly excited dog. Tons of videos about aggressive dogs towards people and other dogs, but few on dogs that lose their mind at the thought of meeting another dog or person. Thanks!
Here in Germany it's not allowed to use one. We've got some famous dog trainers on tv and they say (like you mentioned in your comment your family did) it's a torture machine for dogs. Also the e - collar. You can buy it in Germany but you're not allowed to use it, it's illegal. Also slip leash without a " stopping point "( I just don't know the word in English) For example this " famous dog trainers " told a small lady to use a harness instead of a collar for her very big, pulling dog she just can't handle...🙈
I was always too scared to use a prong collar until I saw your tutorial videos. It has completely changed walking my huskies. Please post more, I appreciate your videos so much!!!
Love the tutorials! More please! Thank you Tom, without your many educational videos on the prong, my life and my dogs lives wouldn’t be the same. While I initially believe it was a tortuous piece of equipment, once I started watching you, I realized it’s a great tool and one I needed to train with. I have 4 very large dogs and when they see the prongs coming out, they all get so excited-knowing a training session or a “go bye-bye” is coming. You are saving dogs’ lives!
That's so great to read, thanks for sharing. I have a friend who has had Dobies his whole life and the Prong collar was a game for him as well. This video is a good one and I'm looking forward to sharing it with others.
It totally looks like a torture tool! I've owned an HS prong since 2017 because I had previously heard that it would help with my reactive dog. I used it once or twice, then stopped because I wasn't using it right and I felt like I I was hurting her. I saw Tom, in one of his videos, fit and demonstrate the prong and gave it another try only 1-1/2 years ago. It changed everything! But first, I fit it on my own neck and tugged it hard a few times to make sure it wouldn't hurt. Weird, I know, but I had to make sure it would be safe for my dog. And it was! 🙂 Now we both look forward to our walks. It's so cute the way she calmly sticks her neck out for me to fit in, then dances in circles, knowing a walk would come next. Thanks Tom! 👍👍👍
I do remember when we were planning to get a dog i was already researching UA-cam for a good trainer that given tips and tricks will sound logical and understandable. I was very happy when I found Tom Davis. You really changed my point of view on prong collars! And I can't imagine life without it now. Our dog is Anatolian shepherd and she has a lot of power, without prong we would be dragged everywhere. Now she never pulls, she listens for commands and even she can be of leash with remote collar on. I'm very happy and cannot recommend you more for everyone. You truly are the the pro dog trainer ❤
Thanks for this great video! One remaining question I have is how snug is too snug for fitting the prong collar? These how-to videos are so helpful - I also love the longer format videos of you working with your clients!
I was told that you should be able to fit 2 fingers comfortably, each under a set of the prongs. I find that can be a bit tight but the dog seems to be very sensitive to subtle movements, 3 seems ideal, 4 is loose and less effective. This is for my fingers though, and my dogs neck seems to expand and contract quite a bit with her movements, so I check regularly and adjust if needed.
My dogs neck is truly between sizes. One less prong on the 2.25 and it’s slightly too small. One more and it’s slightly too big. Is it better to go too tight or too loose?
I used to think a prong collar was one of those outdated training tools. I didn't realize the idea was that with a normal collar(or harness), when a dog pulls, they are feeling the pressure in one place, and dogs will often lean into that place of pressure, even if it hurts them. With a prong collar, the pressure is distributed around the neck, so the dog doesn't know what way to pull, and will stop.
Thank you Tom! I was the first example of a PULLING DOG in your video today, and I can tell you all the prong collar changed my life and BUSTER’S life as well! No more fights, and we enjoy our walks together now, Tom is just the best…!
Sadly, this is a false statement that’s been perpetuated by aversive trainers. Even properly fitted prong collars dig into the sensitive skin around the neck, risking severe damage to the thyroid, esophagus, and trachea.
Thank you Tom! I adopted a 1.5 year old GSD in January. He is the first male GSD I've had and he had developed many bad habits with his previous owner. I started watching hours of videos to try and figure out what is going on since I've not had issues like these before (aggressive reactivity to dogs, people, noises). Your videos are by far the best. I started using a prong collar after watching several of your other videos and they make a huge difference. I have been using a "knockoff", but will move to the Herm Sprenger as you suggest in this video. Again many thanks for the videos - wish you were closer - I"m from a small town Southwest of Atlanta, GA
@@glenj.taylor2938 what size hs would you try on a 14 mo old 55lb husky w dense fur. Fur length at base of neck is 1.5 inches. I have a knock off prong but I would like to switch.
@@mandeehusky I have a 50 lb German shepherd/Basenji mix (shorter hair, 16" neck) and a 55 lb German shepherd/Husky mix (about same length fur as yours, 18"neck). I use the 2.25 HS on both of them. I had to get a few extra links to fit them properly. Works perfectly. Hope this helps!
My 5 year old Dane is a rescue, I’ve only had a week, he’s already drug me down in my gravel driveway trying to get to a barn cat, I can’t let him loose of course, he is very sweet just needing help with walking on leash as soon as I hit the ground he was standing over me like I’m so sorry , if you think this collar help I will definitely try it
WOW!!! WOW!!! I just adopted a 10 month German Shepherd. And she is a huge puller on the leash. I just tried out my prong collar. And what a difference. I feel like I have complete control of her. She responded so well to my pop. She even sat down as people walked by. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us.
Wow!! 2 months ago, I ALSO adopted a 10 month old German Shepherd. I can honestly say we had no idea the ride we were about to go on, but she is SO worth it!!! We just finally switched to the Herm Springer prong collar this week after trying EVERYTHING else and it has absolutely changed our lives for the better. She wasn't pulling on the leash, but we just couldn't get her to stop biting, nipping and mouthing me and my kids. Just a few quick corrections and she absolutely understands now that we don't tolerate that behavior. It didn't hurt her, she didn't yelp, but instead she became very obedient. I am so grateful for Tom and all of you that have chimed in on this topic!!
Tom (and team), love your material. Found this video because I have a 17 month old lab that I am considering using the prong in his training. I’m training him as a classroom therapy dog (I am a teaching artist that travels the country working in classrooms and Kuumba will be my next partner). I wonder if a prong collar may be helpful in the process. I’ve trained two other dogs that worked with me, didn’t use one on them. Any wisdom is appreciated.
We started with a prong collar on our pup about a week ago, but I'm still struggling to get it fitted properly. I keep going from what feels too tight, to it slipping down his neck. I keep rewatching videos, then trying again. Thank you for making this video to help with this process!
I found your video by searching herm springer prong collar use. Great info, Thanks so much. Maybe i can start controlling him, instead of the other way around!
I accidently didn't notice another dog in front of me and my dog LUNGED HARD with the herm sprenger prong (yes it was snug and checked to make sure each prong wasn't sharp) and it actually punctured my dog
Thxs tom u rock. U definitly changed my dogs life between prong and the 280c. We are getting better every day. Between ur videos and ur pro team been very nice training again. Thx u so much.
Hi! I acquired a beautiful Blue nose pit. Very loving, large and a lot of puppy in him. Very little manners. He is about 2 yrs. Not for sure. He will jump up on you , drag you if he See's something Interesting. I actually hold a fly swatter in hand so he stays down. But have never had to use it. I could use a little help here. Thx
Love the video. Super explanatory. Both my dogs walk on a prong now after watching your videos about them. A year ago, before I found your channel, if someone told me I would walk my dogs on prong collars I would have told them that would never happen. By watching these videos it helped to educate me on how to properly use it, why to use it, when to use it, and so much more. I now will be out places a see dogs who do not have the correct prong for them, or the owner isn’t using it correctly, and cringe because it isn’t how the collar is meant to be used. I want to be a trainer one day to help more dogs and people properly use the right tools for them and their relationship.
Hey Tom 🤗 love the tutorials…. I have also seen the “shorts” video based on my comment the other day 😋 nice idea! I mentioned a while ago in your comment section about checking out the “Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary” in Cochrane, AB if you ever came to 🇨🇦 I noticed that you are going to Calgary, which is very close. Maybe 1/2 hour drive from the sanctuary…. just thought it might be of interest to you 😊 💕🇨🇦
Thank you Tom! Learning from you gave me the confidence and tools to adopt a 3yo Aussie with severe reactivity issues. With your methods and the proper use of the prong collar as a communication tool, He's a normal, happy dog who's loving life and getting lots and lots of belly rubs for being a good boy!
Thank you for explaining how prongs work! I hate how there is so much misinformation about different training tools. I use a prong and an e-collar on my service dog. I get so many comments from the general public and questions about if he's nice because of his prong🙄 I always want to respond with this dog is life saving medical equipment and my baby! Why would I treat him badly or injure him?
I have a reactive, aggressive pit bull mix who is a leash puller nightmare. I have been brought to tears on many occasions on what to do with/how to handle him. As lovable as he is with us, it’s everyone and everything else that sets him off. I am going to get this collar and follow your videos and pray that this first step will begin his transformation.
Good luck with your dog, I sincerely hope it works out. That's a tough spot, and can be a big source of frustration. I'm certain the collar will help, it did with mine.
Great stuff! I have been mostly only allowing my pup to correct herself (while leash pulling) because I was concerned about improperly correcting her and potentially hurting her. This really cleared it up for me. Can't thank you enough for this one. More training tips/how-tos like this please!
I bought 35$ one from pets mart saw improvement but im sure i bought a stupid one i can never find a hermspringer in stores. Im just now actively training my huskey
Release is just as important as the correction...some people keep constant pressure and desensitized the dog, and never feels the reward of the correct response.
so i have a blue heeler and he’s so energetic but he’s super vehicle reactive and when i go on a walk with the prong on, he will twist and turn and lunge and let out barks/whines when a car passes and idk how to progressively work on that. he’s fine with almost everything but vehicles
Have a 7 month white gsd. Used to be great with other dogs until one day he was attacked by a dog off leash. Now he is fearful of dogs. I hope theres a way i can get him back to where he used to be 😩
I have been using the prong collar very successfully with my German Shepherd/Doberman Mix girl. The prong collar is a bit large on her because she is only 61 pounds. When I take out a link it is too tight. I was told the smaller of the two sizes (I have the German prong collar) can hurt because it is not wide enough for her. It does not make a huge difference bc she heels wonderfully and the quick snap brings her right back to me ... except when she sees another dog who dares to look at her. She also starts to pull when we go around the corner and she knows we are going direction home. She is not a pull maniac with the prong but I would like her to just do what she does in the first half of the walk. Any ideas?
You’re not supposed to pull on the prong collar. It’s made to stop the dog from pulling not to fear you controlling it. The dog will lean their own behavior is causing the prongs to tighten its their own pulling, not the human. If you pull on it the dog is now not understanding its own actions causing it the dog identifies the person is causing the tightness. Let the dog realize their own behavior is what’s causing the tightness.
Hi! I have two dobermans! My problem with fitting the prong collar is that when the collar is behind their ears is too tight but if I add a prong is too loose(we are using the 2.25) How can I make a “in between size”? Thank you for your videos!! We are from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
This was so helpful! I've watched all of your videos but I've always been unsure if my prong collar fit or not. I'll be taking out one more link for the proper fit. P.s. I love wearing my nbd "train you're f**king dogs" sweater when I'm walking my dog and other dogs lose their mind when we go by. Train your dogs people!
I put it on my female german sheperd and she will often shake her head and it shifts down lower on her neck from where I first placed it. Should I make it more tight? I dont want it choking her, but I'd like it snug.
I didn’t know about the dead ring or what that was for!! Also I think I have mine too big around for her neck, it slides down from behind her ears to her neck This was o helpful
Simplified precise info, nice job!! If I’m keeping my dog on a prong collar and leash in the house for correcting a few unwanted behaviors and he can shake and the collar spins so the d ring and leash are on the underside of his neck is that an indicator it’s too large?
Thank you so much for all this info. Without your assistance, I would have naturally probably purchased one of the largest prong collars to place around my 70 pound Mal. Instead, I took your advice and bought the 2.5 mm and it works perfectly.
Awesome video & super informative. I just rescued a 1 year old male Pitbull/Lab mix from a local shelter where he was for 3+ months. He has a ton of anxiety and behavioral problems so this video was very helpful because I’m going to purchase a prong collar today. Thanks again! CORY~
I was very anti-training tools until I found your videos (as I was told by the positive-only community that they were abusive). After lots of research, I got a prong for my Pyrenees and it helped us so much with her fixation on cat and other dogs! Now we have way better communication and she understands leash pressure a lot better, too. Thank you so much for your content, as your videos have helped me to be a better trainer for my pup 💙
Yes, that's because it looks scary and people will often abuse them by misusing these tools, the most hated ones being shock collars and prongs. I used to be very anti shock collar until I got my very hard headed, very determined, very difficult to train pitbull where I learned how effective these training tools can be. I used the shock collar to teach him yard boundaries, he was a jumper so I used the shock collar (always when I was there) to create an Imaginary boundary in my yard about 5 feet away from the actual fence. It worked and I only had to use the actual shock about twice. After that he knew to listen for the beep.
Crucial point "she understands leash pressure" Hmm, this really hit home - thank you
Apologize in advance for the length of this comment!...Got a 10 month old female Corso.. 99lbs about a month and a half ago when weighed at vet. Now to say I'm a huge huge dog lover is an understatement, I not only adore them, I'm completely fascinated with them. I research them as a hobby. I dabble in training here and there. So I'm no expert... but I'm as least versed enough to know that a corso is not a great first time owner breed.. and it's not my first. I've known this fact for year's, and always wanted a corso as a matter of fact, but I always wanted 3 breeds since I was a boy, a Boston terrier, a Cane Corso (Kah-nay) I know! Lol. Or a boerboel. I also always had dreams of owning a Tibetan or an Alibai, Kengal insert insanely cool breed here I was fascinated with them all! But the 150-175 lb. Corso. Ears cropped up drooling everywhere! Yea that's what I wanted! Lol. So I got the Boston, in 2016... picked him up the night Donald Trump was elected! Nov 9th. 2016. So,.. naturally, i named him Tate! 😉🤷♂️ lol. He was 19 weeks old and handsome as all hell! And well behaved from the jump. So training was non existent. And luckily I never ended up paying the price for that! I had tu put Tate down last Xmas . Rip buddy! Best dog ever! Fast forward 6 months I get the chance to save Mia from a shitty situation. No Ole female corso. Living with her sister their mother and father and 3 cats and 4 kids and 2 parents in a tiny apt in a Boston suburb. And the place, which I worked at occasionally as maintenence for my boss who owned the property.. was kind of a dump. And there was drug and gang activity there and she was just miserable. And I fell in love with her right away! She's not a typical looking corso. She's red. Like a boerboel. And her body looks like a deer! Lmao! But she's adorable. So needless to say, the woman in the relationship, started taking a liking to the lighter meat, if you smell what I'm stepping in,? And I was able too convince her to let me take Mia! For her own good. Those dogs need room to run. And I know her bf hit her! She was very hand shy and incredibly skiddish when i got her. So I don't feel even remotely guilty about smashing his girl in her laundry room while he was "wipin deez necks down!" In a madden video game upstairs with his "blood Brothers!" Lol! How fricken juvenile! Real tough guy! Lol. Gringo was down stairs blowing your girls back out while you played grab ass with your paper gangster homes! Lol. But I digress! Anyways. She's a good girl! Fairly obedient. Not only does what I ask... but she appreciates me too! Now for the dog! 🤭 seriously she's good and listens but one thing I can't control is when in my yard. Which is not fended and off leash... she sees someone walking or walking a dog. She deep growls. Hair on her back goes up and she charges! Right up to them... now as soon as she reaches them.. she does a playful bow, and dance around playfully until I reach her yelling and screaming at her to get back! I'm not worried about what she'll do to someone else, I'm concerned what someone could do to her, and they would be within their right! She's big and menacing looking. But she's a teddy bear. I know this can be corrected.. but I'm worried the prong is the only way that will work? Now where she was abused? I'm hesitant... not only that...I know one thing, if I'm not completely confident when I'm using one with her and I'm doing it incorrectly? Then I'm just torturing the dog for no reason! And that is something I'm not willing to do!
@@robertwhite6696 It's VERY difficult when you get a "re-homed", "stray", unwanted or neglected dog as a juvenile or adult. And when you are dealing with a large breed first you need to thoroughly understand their needs - exercise, nutrition, socialization and find what makes them HAPPIEST and most valued. Many of these dogs are FRIGHTENED, mistrustful, neglected, unloved and reactive as a result. I adopted a "tested schutzhund Czech GSD who bit me, and bit everyone for at least four years. Yes, I needed a lot of patience and understanding to find the balance between positive training and suppression of "bad behaviours " she had NO SOCIAL SKILLS so that's is a HUGE dilemma for owners. With time, she became a trusted, lovely, lovely and a loyal girl and I never used a prong or shock collar - just time , affection, limits and love. I know personally that EVERY DOG requires good socialization, as well as good training. Socialization - the ability to get along with other dogs, animals, people - this doesn't need to be a "party" every day just getting the dog exposed to as much as possible until their confidence and juvenile silly behaviours are "out grown" . I have an almost 18 month, from 8 weeks old) old male GSD who is fantastic, happy, confident, agile and certainly can behave like a doughnut but because he's never been abused he has NO reason to attack. And lucky for me, I'm with him 80% of the time he's outdoors. I'm a GSD breed passionate person.One thing I do use, and this might help you, is buying a long 3/8 orange rope Home depot ( I bought 75 ft. and cut it in half!!) and attach a hook and you go out with him at the beginning and wait until he does his business and then bring him in, I sue treats and I use a lot of praise but you have to put the time in. This will prevent him from the initial running to greet everyone, lets him settle down ( Train "sit" if you're outside and he's distracted by something) and give it a month. He needs to believe in himself that he's NOT bad it just that this behaviour isn't good. PS: Sadly LARGE breeds die sooner. They mature faster so he'll learn faster than some little breed dog. Love him every minute you've got because one day, it's going to to the last and you're going to realize what you had and what you're going to miss.🤗
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This information needs to be spread to every dog owner out there.
I adopted a 1 yr old lab, pit mix. Im 59 and hes a bit too much for me. I jyst bought a prong collar to help and am watching you videos to learn how to use it. So helpful. Thank you. Tracey, Costa Mesa, CA
When I met you, I told you this prong collar changed my life. Just this one piece of equipment changed my relationship with my GSD. It doesn’t hurt him. It doesn’t “make it worse” or encourage aggressive behavior. It lets him know I’m in charge and he TOTALLY obeys me now. Every time. Without this help, I wouldn’t have been able to keep him. I was SO pro-positive before I learned the truth about this collar. Anyone who is worried, please don’t be. I see the light!!!!
Aside from the prong, I try to be 100% positive only (but with strong structure). Some people see my dog with a prong and think I'm an aversive trainer but they are SO WRONG! I firmly believe it is the safest collar for both me and my dog!
Reduced the stress of both my take charge AS when they learned that they didnt need to make the decisions and supported a clear and loving relationship focused on fun which they adore. Weaning them from the collar was easier than I could have imagined when the mark sound remains the same without it.
Agreed!
Imo, there's no such thing as positive only training. Any tools, be it leash, harness, or any type of collar we put on our dogs is already aversive. I also think that to only use positive only method is more aversive than any tools. I said this because, not every dog gets what we want no matter how good a handler we are. And to frustrate them without a clear communication is far worse. With that said, each dog is different. There's no single training method that guarantee the same outcome. For mine, I follow the advice of Tom, Robert and Beckman. I also have to mention Nigel Reed who is more twds the other spectrum, but he is really really good because my pup's separation anxiety is now non-existence without me having to do anything. It came naturally once I act more like a leader and guardian to my pup.
Has it stopped or will it stop a dog reacting to another dog?
@@samali4327 of course it will but you have to do lots of research on how to use it for reactivity.
Thank you for changing my perspective on prong collars. I'm adding it to my training techs for my pups.
I like your videos because they are short and to the point. I just added a prong collar and discover it was too large after watching. I have decided to use it for a while instead of the e-collar that I recently purchased but he wasn’t responding all of the time. I figured to go back to basics first.
Great video. I use a prong collar for my 80 pound Rescue/Pit Mix Tucker. He is a "puller," and with this collar, he is the perfect pooch. I was trained by a reputable training facility here in Greenville, SC, where I live. This collar is a wonderful tool and we enjoy our walks together.
Best prong video I've seen so far so thank you. Just got my first prong for my 2-year-old American Bulldog and to be honest I always thought they were a bit cruel until I looked into them further. Thanks again.
LOVE these informational videos!! The prong collar is a great training tool...thank you for the proper instruciton!!!
Oh wow! Your videos are FANTASTIC! I so appreciate how you do not shame owners when they are in need of help. I would be ecstatic to have an opportunity to apply your expertise with my Irish Wolfhound!
Love the how-to video! Thank you so much for all your videos!
From Virginia. I have a very excited 4 year old golden retriever. Huge puller.easily distracted. Going to try the collar.
Always informative. Thanks Tom!!
ThNks, Lori
Thank you for all your videos.they are really really helpful.
Hello Tom. I've really enjoyed watching your video's as I recently adopted a rescue Lab/Cattle Dog mix puppy. It's been 8 yrs since my husband and I have raised a puppy and we are now in our mid 60's early 70's so it's been a challenge to say the least. I bought a training collar for both dogs (my 8 yr old has always been a puller) and I'm really hoping this will help me have a little better control with both dogs. Thanks for what you do!! I'll let you know how it turns out.🙂
I'm getting a prong collar today, my dog pulls so much and is reactive to any person coming near us. I hope I can use some of these "precision" training techniques because I'm tired of using power!
This video was so helpful thank you!! I just bought a 3.0 prong from your website for my GSD but I think she is in between sizes and I should try the 2.25 with more links..super helpful thank you so much!!
nicely done... yes, the prong collar works...
Helpful information, thank you. MI
I have two pitbulls and one of my dogs has always pulled so hard when walking on a leash. We have tried everything-from reward only training, to harness, to pulling as hard as we can with a nylon collar to try and correct him. I didn't realize that what my pitbull needed was a prong collar to finally correct him with minimal effort. The prong collar is honestly life changing when used correctly. I was able to walk him around the neighborhood successfully with very few corrections. I'm beyond astonished. Thank you for this video
Thank you for this video. I rescued a German Shepard 1 year ago and using the prong collar with her gave me the first glimpses of the potential both her and I had to be able to grow in her training. That along with more research into training (both through your videos and other resources) has gotten us to a point where now she regularly gets compliments on her obedience. Being reactive to other dogs, the obedience along with this as a tool has made a world of difference in both her life and mine. Thank you for all that you do
I like how condensed this is, straight to the point. Very helpful to refresh my knowledge for the shelter dogs I work with.
I was anti prong until I started losing feeling in my hands and arms from nerve damage. My dog was awesome on a lose leash until I was bedridden with a relapse. Other people had to walk him. He didn't want to walk for them. But when i was better he pulled horribly being impatient from the freedom he was getting with others. I had to restore my training methods but i was 40% weaker in my arms and body strength. The prong makes up the difference without my arms being pulled out of the socket or causing me to fall. The prong is awesome. Within 15-20 min later you would think I swapped dogs after just the first time on the prong. Yes, the first time the tension touched his neck, he looked around like "what was that." Never a screaming painful yelp even when over excited. One day, his cattle dog buddy caming racing up from behind play. He bowed wanting to play back, I put him in a sit, switch to a flat collar, remove his prong collar so they play. But only after I was confident that he knows to Come when called, what Off and Leave it means! He was only 8mo old then. I'd had him for 3mo only. But he was never given a chance to play w any big dogs but he was with his sister and parents until he was 6mo old. I'm a small 5'2 woman with cane. Just yesterday he slipped out of a new collar I didn't realize wasn't tight enough. I didnt have my prong with me. This was his first time off leash without permission. The ringleader was a female husky 18mo old. The dogs made one quick lap around the very large open yard. I move rather slowly from my medical issues I moved about 25 ft closer to the dogs, while quickly tightening the collar another 1.5 inches. Most people dont realize a huskys head and neck are very similar in size which makes them great escape artists. I called his name and said Come once! He came right back, directly into my hands so I could grab his collar, leash him and he sat without me saying anything. Everyone witnessing it was shocked. He caught his breath and gave him treats. This was his first time meeting this female dog. I was told she runs free out in the country all the time and takes down full grown sheep. The rest of the day she not only came up begging him to play even more but I wasn't going to let him back off leash. I put him on a 20ft cable so they could still interact while supervised without the big run. I figured out all her talking and behavior was pure jealousy. If I'd pet my boy, she would push in to be petted too. But she would then body block him by fully getting as close to my legs for all the attention. Thankfully my boy shows no sign of jealousy. He sat and watched me groom her undercoat with brushes which she was so attention starved she milked up every second. I groomed him after so he didn't feel left out. It was an awesome day and all the training paid off. When playing she would tell him no when she didn't want him climbing on her, and they both stopped if I said no or off. She responded and respected commands very quickly and mellowed out. I wish I could have met with the owners and brought her home. But one husky is enough for me. My boy is fixed and never once mounted her or hugged her. Because he listened to her and they both listened to my commands.
I’ve been waiting for this one. We use a prong, but you had a couple of great tips that will help us use it more effectively. Thanks for what you do!
Thank you for educating people on the proper technique for the prong collar. Dogs deserve our time and attention like any other relationship we have. With a little effort, the loyalty and enrichment dogs can bring to our lives comes back to us tenfold!
Tom I am a self taught trainer and I use your tips every day to help change/improve my clients lives with their dogs! I have introduced the prong collar to several pet parents with reactive dogs or "deadly" pullers and have seen so much improvement with all cases. Thank you so much for educating me and helping me make a difference in my city !
As always great video. Thanks to your educational, I’ve really had to change the minds of friends and family about the prong. Everyone thinks it’s a torture mechanism.
I would love to see a video on dealing with an overly excited dog. Tons of videos about aggressive dogs towards people and other dogs, but few on dogs that lose their mind at the thought of meeting another dog or person. Thanks!
Here in Germany it's not allowed to use one. We've got some famous dog trainers on tv and they say (like you mentioned in your comment your family did) it's a torture machine for dogs.
Also the e - collar.
You can buy it in Germany but you're not allowed to use it, it's illegal.
Also slip leash without a " stopping point "( I just don't know the word in English)
For example this " famous dog trainers " told a small lady to use a harness instead of a collar for her very big, pulling dog she just can't handle...🙈
I was always too scared to use a prong collar until I saw your tutorial videos. It has completely changed walking my huskies. Please post more, I appreciate your videos so much!!!
Happpy for you!
Just got a pit bul/lab mix puppy, started using the prong collar and I noticed the difference right away. Thank you
Happy for you :)
Thank you! We didn't realize ours was too big. It works so great now.
Love the tutorials! More please!
Thank you Tom, without your many educational videos on the prong, my life and my dogs lives wouldn’t be the same. While I initially believe it was a tortuous piece of equipment, once I started watching you, I realized it’s a great tool and one I needed to train with. I have 4 very large dogs and when they see the prongs coming out, they all get so excited-knowing a training session or a “go
bye-bye” is coming.
You are saving dogs’ lives!
That's so great to read, thanks for sharing.
I have a friend who has had Dobies his whole life and the Prong collar was a game for him as well.
This video is a good one and I'm looking forward to sharing it with others.
It totally looks like a torture tool! I've owned an HS prong since 2017 because I had previously heard that it would help with my reactive dog. I used it once or twice, then stopped because I wasn't using it right and I felt like I I was hurting her.
I saw Tom, in one of his videos, fit and demonstrate the prong and gave it another try only 1-1/2 years ago. It changed everything!
But first, I fit it on my own neck and tugged it hard a few times to make sure it wouldn't hurt. Weird, I know, but I had to make sure it would be safe for my dog. And it was! 🙂
Now we both look forward to our walks. It's so cute the way she calmly sticks her neck out for me to fit in, then dances in circles, knowing a walk would come next. Thanks Tom! 👍👍👍
Same here! Just sound of taking the prong collars off the coat rack being both my dogs running, looking forward to a walk.
I do remember when we were planning to get a dog i was already researching UA-cam for a good trainer that given tips and tricks will sound logical and understandable. I was very happy when I found Tom Davis. You really changed my point of view on prong collars! And I can't imagine life without it now. Our dog is Anatolian shepherd and she has a lot of power, without prong we would be dragged everywhere. Now she never pulls, she listens for commands and even she can be of leash with remote collar on. I'm very happy and cannot recommend you more for everyone. You truly are the the pro dog trainer ❤
Thanks for this great video! One remaining question I have is how snug is too snug for fitting the prong collar? These how-to videos are so helpful - I also love the longer format videos of you working with your clients!
I was told that you should be able to fit 2 fingers comfortably, each under a set of the prongs. I find that can be a bit tight but the dog seems to be very sensitive to subtle movements, 3 seems ideal, 4 is loose and less effective. This is for my fingers though, and my dogs neck seems to expand and contract quite a bit with her movements, so I check regularly and adjust if needed.
My dogs neck is truly between sizes. One less prong on the 2.25 and it’s slightly too small. One more and it’s slightly too big. Is it better to go too tight or too loose?
I used to think a prong collar was one of those outdated training tools. I didn't realize the idea was that with a normal collar(or harness), when a dog pulls, they are feeling the pressure in one place, and dogs will often lean into that place of pressure, even if it hurts them. With a prong collar, the pressure is distributed around the neck, so the dog doesn't know what way to pull, and will stop.
Bingo. Education is huge
This is easily one of the best videos I've seen on the prong collar! Nice work!
Thank you Tom! I was the first example of a PULLING DOG in your video today, and I can tell you all the prong collar changed my life and BUSTER’S life as well! No more fights, and we enjoy our walks together now, Tom is just the best…!
It is illegal to youse that tool in my country Denmark, 😮
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I have read that in other comments and I'm curious enough to look up why.
Thanks for the reminder.
Sadly, this is a false statement that’s been perpetuated by aversive trainers. Even properly fitted prong collars dig into the sensitive skin around the neck, risking severe damage to the thyroid, esophagus, and trachea.
Your a woman...
Thank you Tom! I adopted a 1.5 year old GSD in January. He is the first male GSD I've had and he had developed many bad habits with his previous owner. I started watching hours of videos to try and figure out what is going on since I've not had issues like these before (aggressive reactivity to dogs, people, noises). Your videos are by far the best. I started using a prong collar after watching several of your other videos and they make a huge difference. I have been using a "knockoff", but will move to the Herm Sprenger as you suggest in this video. Again many thanks for the videos - wish you were closer - I"m from a small town Southwest of Atlanta, GA
I have a bit of experience with HS Prong Collars and other brands and I will say the HS are 100% worth the investment.
Congrats on your new beast.
@@glenj.taylor2938 what size hs would you try on a 14 mo old 55lb husky w dense fur. Fur length at base of neck is 1.5 inches. I have a knock off prong but I would like to switch.
@@mandeehusky I have a 50 lb German shepherd/Basenji mix (shorter hair, 16" neck) and a 55 lb German shepherd/Husky mix (about same length fur as yours, 18"neck). I use the 2.25 HS on both of them. I had to get a few extra links to fit them properly. Works perfectly. Hope this helps!
My 5 year old Dane is a rescue, I’ve only had a week, he’s already drug me down in my gravel driveway trying to get to a barn cat, I can’t let him loose of course, he is very sweet just needing help with walking on leash as soon as I hit the ground he was standing over me like I’m so sorry , if you think this collar help I will definitely try it
WOW!!! WOW!!! I just adopted a 10 month German Shepherd. And she is a huge puller on the leash. I just tried out my prong collar. And what a difference. I feel like I have complete control of her. She responded so well to my pop. She even sat down as people walked by. Thank you so much for taking the time to teach us.
Wow!! 2 months ago, I ALSO adopted a 10 month old German Shepherd. I can honestly say we had no idea the ride we were about to go on, but she is SO worth it!!! We just finally switched to the Herm Springer prong collar this week after trying EVERYTHING else and it has absolutely changed our lives for the better. She wasn't pulling on the leash, but we just couldn't get her to stop biting, nipping and mouthing me and my kids. Just a few quick corrections and she absolutely understands now that we don't tolerate that behavior. It didn't hurt her, she didn't yelp, but instead she became very obedient. I am so grateful for Tom and all of you that have chimed in on this topic!!
Tom (and team), love your material. Found this video because I have a 17 month old lab that I am considering using the prong in his training. I’m training him as a classroom therapy dog (I am a teaching artist that travels the country working in classrooms and Kuumba will be my next partner). I wonder if a prong collar may be helpful in the process. I’ve trained two other dogs that worked with me, didn’t use one on them. Any wisdom is appreciated.
We started with a prong collar on our pup about a week ago, but I'm still struggling to get it fitted properly. I keep going from what feels too tight, to it slipping down his neck. I keep rewatching videos, then trying again. Thank you for making this video to help with this process!
I found your video by searching herm springer prong collar use. Great info, Thanks so much. Maybe i can start controlling him, instead of the other way around!
Prong collar is a life saving tool. So grateful for your videos and your efforts at educating the dog community. Thank you From London UK
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I accidently didn't notice another dog in front of me and my dog LUNGED HARD with the herm sprenger prong (yes it was snug and checked to make sure each prong wasn't sharp) and it actually punctured my dog
Thxs tom u rock. U definitly changed my dogs life between prong and the 280c. We are getting better every day. Between ur videos and ur pro team been very nice training again. Thx u so much.
Hi! I acquired a beautiful Blue nose pit. Very loving, large and a lot of puppy in him. Very little manners. He is about 2 yrs. Not for sure. He will jump up on you , drag you if he See's something Interesting. I actually hold a fly swatter in hand so he stays down. But have never had to use it. I could use a little help here. Thx
Love the video. Super explanatory. Both my dogs walk on a prong now after watching your videos about them. A year ago, before I found your channel, if someone told me I would walk my dogs on prong collars I would have told them that would never happen. By watching these videos it helped to educate me on how to properly use it, why to use it, when to use it, and so much more. I now will be out places a see dogs who do not have the correct prong for them, or the owner isn’t using it correctly, and cringe because it isn’t how the collar is meant to be used. I want to be a trainer one day to help more dogs and people properly use the right tools for them and their relationship.
Hey Tom 🤗 love the tutorials…. I have also seen the “shorts” video based on my comment the other day 😋 nice idea!
I mentioned a while ago in your comment section about checking out the “Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary” in Cochrane, AB if you ever came to 🇨🇦 I noticed that you are going to Calgary, which is very close. Maybe 1/2 hour drive from the sanctuary…. just thought it might be of interest to you 😊 💕🇨🇦
You've changed my opinion on prong collars. Thanks!
This helped me convince my wife to use one for our 1yr old GSD who's super dog aggro and I can't thank you enough!
Thank you Tom! Learning from you gave me the confidence and tools to adopt a 3yo Aussie with severe reactivity issues. With your methods and the proper use of the prong collar as a communication tool, He's a normal, happy dog who's loving life and getting lots and lots of belly rubs for being a good boy!
Thank you for explaining how prongs work! I hate how there is so much misinformation about different training tools. I use a prong and an e-collar on my service dog. I get so many comments from the general public and questions about if he's nice because of his prong🙄 I always want to respond with this dog is life saving medical equipment and my baby! Why would I treat him badly or injure him?
HS Prong collar was a total game changer for my dog. These videos are a gold mine for anyone willing to learn.
I have a reactive, aggressive pit bull mix who is a leash puller nightmare. I have been brought to tears on many occasions on what to do with/how to handle him. As lovable as he is with us, it’s everyone and everything else that sets him off. I am going to get this collar and follow your videos and pray that this first step will begin his transformation.
Good luck with your dog, I sincerely hope it works out. That's a tough spot, and can be a big source of frustration. I'm certain the collar will help, it did with mine.
How did it work out??
Great video! I did work with a trainer who did not like prong collars. Barb Lafferty
Great stuff! I have been mostly only allowing my pup to correct herself (while leash pulling) because I was concerned about improperly correcting her and potentially hurting her. This really cleared it up for me. Can't thank you enough for this one. More training tips/how-tos like this please!
I bought 35$ one from pets mart saw improvement but im sure i bought a stupid one i can never find a hermspringer in stores. Im just now actively training my huskey
I love your Videos I have learned a lot watching them. hope fulling one day I could meet you and Lakota.
Hi learnts0 so much thank you ko Jackie and dog 0scar bull England terrier
Release is just as important as the correction...some people keep constant pressure and desensitized the dog, and never feels the reward of the correct response.
Im glad this is forbidden in my country... if you cant handle dogs as a trainer without it, you are just not a good dog trainer.
so i have a blue heeler and he’s so energetic but he’s super vehicle reactive and when i go on a walk with the prong on, he will twist and turn and lunge and let out barks/whines when a car passes and idk how to progressively work on that. he’s fine with almost everything but vehicles
Have a 7 month white gsd. Used to be great with other dogs until one day he was attacked by a dog off leash. Now he is fearful of dogs. I hope theres a way i can get him back to where he used to be 😩
I have been using the prong collar very successfully with my German Shepherd/Doberman Mix girl. The prong collar is a bit large on her because she is only 61 pounds. When I take out a link it is too tight. I was told the smaller of the two sizes (I have the German prong collar) can hurt because it is not wide enough for her. It does not make a huge difference bc she heels wonderfully and the quick snap brings her right back to me ... except when she sees another dog who dares to look at her. She also starts to pull when we go around the corner and she knows we are going direction home. She is not a pull maniac with the prong but I would like her to just do what she does in the first half of the walk. Any ideas?
Very helpful. Our prong is to lose. Fixing ASAP
You’re not supposed to pull on the prong collar. It’s made to stop the dog from pulling not to fear you controlling it. The dog will lean their own behavior is causing the prongs to tighten its their own pulling, not the human. If you pull on it the dog is now not understanding its own actions causing it the dog identifies the person is causing the tightness. Let the dog realize their own behavior is what’s causing the tightness.
That’s not true. Simply wrong.
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YES IT IS TRUE THAT’S EXACTLY WHAT ITS MADE FOR.
Your reply has no #Commonsense
Love your videos thanks for all the advice VIA UA-cam, Ulster County NYer here, hoping I bump into you someday with my blue heeler!
Thanks, Pete!
Hi! I have two dobermans! My problem with fitting the prong collar is that when the collar is behind their ears is too tight but if I add a prong is too loose(we are using the 2.25) How can I make a “in between size”? Thank you for your videos!! We are from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
If you’re already using the 2.25 I don’t think you could unless you switched to a slip
Changed my dogs life!!
Walking is so much more enjoyable for us ALL!
Working with someone right now, I have to hide it because they are anti prong...
Love to hear it!
This was so helpful! I've watched all of your videos but I've always been unsure if my prong collar fit or not. I'll be taking out one more link for the proper fit.
P.s. I love wearing my nbd "train you're f**king dogs" sweater when I'm walking my dog and other dogs lose their mind when we go by. Train your dogs people!
Wohoo!! Thanks, Ginny
Thank you. I have been thinking about picking up one for my GSD. I couldn't figure out which size cause he is in between.
Thanks for watching, Abby!
Love your videos! Having been watching for a long time now. Very helpful!
ThNks for watching :)!
great follow up to your previous vids on prong collars! my heeler has changed considerably on walks with it's use
Thanks, Will!
Hmmmm this is an interesting video! I have a prong collar but I might be using it wrong! Thanks for the awesome vid!
Hope it helps!
I put it on my female german sheperd and she will often shake her head and it shifts down lower on her neck from where I first placed it. Should I make it more tight? I dont want it choking her, but I'd like it snug.
Has to be snug but not tight
If a prong collar is not allowed in your country (Netherlands), what will be the best alternative?
Slip leash, martingale, plastic pinch
I love these informative videos specially because the way you explain things makes it less intimating
Thanks, Ryan!
I didn’t know about the dead ring or what that was for!! Also I think I have mine too big around for her neck, it slides down from behind her ears to her neck
This was o helpful
Happy it helped!
Come to India. Need your help with our dog. There are very few trainers like you here. You can start a branch here.
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Simplified precise info, nice job!! If I’m keeping my dog on a prong collar and leash in the house for correcting a few unwanted behaviors and he can shake and the collar spins so the d ring and leash are on the underside of his neck is that an indicator it’s too large?
Thanks!
Awesome vid thank you!
Great video with lots of digestible information. We are going to start prong collar training on our 2-year-old mailboxer that we rescued.
perfect timing, fixing to buy one for my put mix
Awesome video! Thank you
We have an American Bully and are introducing this collar today. Thank you for the video! We watch your videos all the time.
Trying to work with our rescue on pulling and leash aggression. Hoping this can help
Hope this helps!
Great info. Videos like this are great and help me get more comfortable using it!
Wohoo!
Thank you so much for all this info. Without your assistance, I would have naturally probably purchased one of the largest prong collars to place around my 70 pound Mal. Instead, I took your advice and bought the 2.5 mm and it works perfectly.
I don't believe in those. They're cruel and unnecessary
You also didn’t watch the video and it shows.
Great tutorial education is key
A new video i can send to my clients to educate them about prong collars!!
Yay!
Thank you for this super informative video! :)
Thanks for watching :)
Thank you, Tom. I know nothing about prong collars and your video is very informative.
Awesome video & super informative. I just rescued a 1 year old male Pitbull/Lab mix from a local shelter where he was for 3+ months. He has a ton of anxiety and behavioral problems so this video was very helpful because I’m going to purchase a prong collar today.
Thanks again!
CORY~
Thanks for the video !
Peace and love from Israel ❤️
Thanks, Aaron!
Thank you Tom for this video very educational
Thanks for watching!!
Great video, good explanation how to use the collar
Thanks!
Hi Tom - awesome video, very informative. What is the purpose of disabling the prong (when connecting the o-ring to the d-ring)?