She's mentioned before how there's a lot that goes into the camera crew's safety. The camera crew get to meet the family and dog long before Victoria does. When you see Victoria knock on someone's door and meet them, that's legitimately the first time she's meeting them. She knows about their problems and such, but she's only just then meeting them. When it comes down to it, everything is about the crew's safety then the dog and keeping it as calm as possible so training can go off without a problem.
Devynthecatwithsocks she is actually working with these people and their dogs over multiple sessions. It’s edited and, viola, it’s a dog n fam reality show.
I don’t think that she is a bad person I just believe that she doesn’t know how to train them properly and just doesn’t know what it is like for the dog
I agree with you both! Lord knows when I became an owner on my own no parent to help, I had to learn all over again! Victoria was a godsend! My grandparents were all born before 1930, dogs for them were just that, protection. But with my persistence and giving my grumpy S.O.B. (he was mine I can say it, know he still is my whole world, he raised me) no other choice, he saw just how beautiful animals are! We would watch this show together.
Epha Janke actually I use it in my lab and she learned not to pull so I switched the a regular collar. Another reason I used it is so that she doesn’t attack my cats because she has already attacked them once
I remember watching that episode and getting really emotional for the mom. She did mistakes, really bad ones, but she was training so hard, and she loved so much those dogs. The daughter was extremely passive too
The same honestly still applies to humans.. people without anxiety still never understand what it's like for someone with anxiety. Most of them just saying things like "Well just get over it then." As if you haven't ever thought of doing that already. I have social anxiety in person. Like to the point just going to the grocery store alone is terrifying and mentally exhausting. Going with someone I know though I'm fine. To anyone without anxiety their cluelessness kicks in and they tend to say things like "just get over it then" or "it's not that bad" or other similar ignorant things. Similar how people with dogs that have anxiety will just keep pulling on the leash or force the dog into that situation then wonder why the dog lashes out...
@@Eventide215 you kinda cant compare that. Remeber how did theese dogs got this way. Most dogs are overprotected, picked up and carried away, or dragged in to a situation where their owners do not see what is needed,the dogs feel the anxiety of their owners or the lack of TRUST in owner and it is translated to the dog that feels they must protect or lash out because their owner are not a good teacher/leader. And for someone who used to have social anxiety and has gotten over it, shows it is absolutely possible. I hope you someday will find the strenght and help inside to get past your problems too.
Viking Dogmanship theres absolutely no way in hell you could’ve had social anxiety and just “gotten over it”. Beating social anxiety involves years of slowly pushing yourself and working your confidence up. You can not use the words “get over it” “gotten over it” since it involves very hard work and it will be in the back of their mind for many many years. Maybe try saying “I worked for it and my anxiety lessened ”. If you can just snap out of having social anxiety then you did not actually have it. I understand you had a good intention trying to give them hope that you got over yours so they can as well, but to me it came off as trying to explain that her concern that she will never get over it is incorrect because in your one situation you beat yours. Sadly that is not the case for nearly anybody else with social anxiety. Be real with them and explain how you actually beat it and strengthened your brain since it takes very hard work and dedication and will 100% be much worse before it gets better.
I love the way she works with the owners on how to train their respective pets. She does not hold her remarks on the things she sees as wrong most especially if the dogs are mishandled by their pets. I am quite a big fan of this show. While I don't have a pet as of this moment, I carry all of her advises to heart and I try to learn as much as I can so when the time comes to get my own pet, I can employ all of the methods that she teaches.
I have been watching this wonderful woman for close to what, 15/20 years? I’m 32, and because of Miss Victoria, my dogs have always been happy and wonderful! I got one dog potty trained in 4 HOURS, I am not even kidding. I have witnesses!
If you put the prong collar correctly I think it won’t hurt the dog or anything like that also it’s a training tool not anything to harm the dog. I don’t think she knows stuff about prong collars.
@@ratcontrol6307 agreed. I’m sure someone could MAKE a prong collar hurt, but thats not it’s purpose. The prongs aren’t sharp, they're like being poked with an unsharpened pencil - its supposed to be an attention getter.
Theyre meant to cause discomfort not pain. If you google pictures of prong collar puncture wounds your see theyre all low on the neck. Thats how you know they're on wrong because theyre bever supposed to slip on but undo the link come on sit high on neck and behind the ears
In my opinion they should be banned. I think it's shoving pins in a dogs neck. What if you have a very scared dog that wants to run and it gets hurt because it wants out of the situation
@@scarlettwags5515 that means you are uneducated about prongs. Flat collars and harnesses can cause pain if used wrong. I personally tried a prong collar on myself and it causes no pain as it puts slight pressure. This lady misused this prong collar at all costs
chey bae that’s not an accurate analogy 💀 you can’t compre a dog to a child. Prong collars are used as a last resort. Should be used as one. Some dogs requires more help than others. If a prong collar is used correctly it does not hurt the dog in no way nor does it make them aggressive. You’re highly misinformed
Victoria you’re not just a dog trainer, you’re literally a dog therapist! I’ve never ever seen a trainer like you. You amaze me every time! I don’t follow many people on insta but I followed you, how much I appreciate and love what you do. And you!😢❤️
Tima u know this is a show...the change in behavior happens over many sessions ... they just show the start and the end. If u want training tips go to Upstate Canine Academy. He trains and asks his subscribers to ask questions in real time. Tom is a trainer not a UA-cam celebrity.
When I adopted a grown dog six months ago, I found he had four healed, five inch long, wounds from a prong collar on his throat. Poor boy. Victoria is my hero, she is so refreshingly assertive.
Doreen sounds and kind of acts like Linda from Bob’s Burgers. Also, I think this family is one of the good ones, they were really accepting of Victoria’s guidance and genuinely love their dogs. They just made a few mistakes(the pokey collar)
“I don’t know it seems like he was almost more relaxed when walking” uhhhh yeah if I wasn’t being pinched and stabbed in the neck I think I’d be more relaxed too
When used correctly, the prong collar won't hurt the dog. The one they used is placed and fitted incorrectly. When used correctly, it applies pressure around the neck, rather than just on the trachea like a flat, or normal, dog collar would.
And I've seen a number of people use them with balanced training. Victoria uses purely positive training. Any tool can be used incorrectly, such as a flat collar. Multiple service dogs use them. It really doesn't take away from my point. As long as they're used correctly, prong collars are one of the safest collars there are.
i just got a puppy and she has a massive pulling problem ,i never put collars only harnesses because she has broken through 3 of them ,eventually the harnesses caused burn and irritation from the quick pulling, i ordered a prong collar tht comes with optional plastic caps . she no longer bleeds and itches on her neck or armpits ,she doesn't lunge at dogs,squirels or children and espespecially because she need booster shot and vaccine's, I cant have her sniffing dogs and birds poop . not to mention she doesn't chew through it like all her other ones , i actually incorporated positive reinforcement every time she stops ,looks at me as well as attaching a command so for small and mild distractions i can just tell her to "come" or' leave it"
Properly fitted prongs are supposed to apply pressure evenly, and not cause pain to the dog. This prong was not used correctly. My sister’s dog uses a prong and she is perfectly fine.
@@BumbleBee-gb9zt I’m sure it’s better when fitted properly but I’m of the opinion that using physical pain or discomfort to an animal isn’t okay regardless of if it’s used properly or not. I would prefer my animal respect me not fear me. That’s just me though, and I don’t claim to be an expert on animal biology or animal rights. I just prefer to use positive reinforcement with my pets, all of whom are really well behaved because of such training. 🙃
@@KM-mw3jp i just got a puppy and she has a massive pulling problem ,i never put collars only harnesses because she has broken through 3 of them ,eventually the harnesses caused burn and irritation from the quick pulling, i ordered a prong collar tht comes with optional plastic caps . she no longer bleeds and itches on her neck or armpits ,she doesn't lunge at dogs,squirels or children and espespecially because she need booster shot and vaccine's, I cant have her sniffing dogs and birds poop . not to mention she doesn't chew through it like all her other ones , i actually incorporated positive reinforcement every time she stops ,looks at me as well as attaching a command so for small and mild distractions i can just tell her to "come" or' leave it"
@@KM-mw3jp The amount of pain you're causing is minimal and goes away once the dog complies. And the dog won't fear you when you use it, it will respect you. Look at how dog mom's correct puppy's behavior, she bites them to the neck a little but or she pushes it. Or look at wolf packs, they use pain/discomfort to establish their place in the hierarchy.
I really like the mother and daughter! It seemed like they were really listening to Victoria and they were both trying but just weren't familiar enough with dogs.
In the spirit of proper context, I don't think she meant the actual walking of the dogs. I think she meant being responsible for the safety of other humans and animals while walking her reactive dogs.
I love Victoria for showing that helping your dog to feel confident around stressful things is not something out of reach, it's actually pretty easy, and all you need is to be understanding of your dog, and remember that they need help, not scolding
"I don't walk the dogs because I don't like the responsibility of it," then why get a dog? This is why the majority of dogs have behavioral issues in terms of destruction of the house or soiling, they don't get their needed exercise, and because the dog is poorly socialized should not mean they shouldn't be walked, work on desensitizing your dogs to other people and other dogs.
How did you not get what she was saying?? The dog is vicious when going in walks and tries to attack other people and dogs. If the dog bit a kid that's a huge responsibility! I wouldn't want that responsibility on me either.
It's not necessarily her dog. It might be her mother's dog and her mother is just forcing her to care for these dogs despite not agreeing to own them. I don't think that she should be forced or bashed on for something she probably never agreed to do.
Same. I'm training with her tips my reactive rescue. Although it's a slow progress he is getting much better. For a first time dog owner, I could say it's a success.
The problem with people like this is that they create the problem by neglect or laziness then wonder why the dogs are aggressive towards other dogs. Why does a dog that small need a collar like thar
Yep. Sadly, a lot of people also are given a lot of bad advice from people they trust. I watched another one of these where a person got an animal trainer before Victoria who told her to put a shock collar on her puppy. People just go with the easy/cheap option and hope for the best. They don’t research reliable sources before getting a pet.
@@jaimeet4224 yea sadly they wing it. They don't notice how damaging it can be. Just like most petsmart and petco trainers would put something on incorrectly or advise something that doesn't fit the dog. Any appropriate dog can benefit from an ecollar, prong, etc when used correctly but the owner get misinformed, use cheap tools, or get a cheap trainer. I would not expect to pay less than 25usd for a prong, under 150 for a ecollar, or about under 1000 for a proper 2 week training sessions and thats pushing it.
@Noli's World She is not purely into positive reinforcement, but prone collars work by being painful no matter how you use them. There's a reason why they are illegal in many countries. My biggest issue with that kind of training though is that it's pure laziness.
when used correctly prong collars cause no harm to the dogs who wear them, fitted around the top of the neck, near the ears, not loose at all as you see in the video. You then have a very successful training tool so long as the owner corrects the dog properly and with a structured and consistent correction
the prong collar isn't even put on properly .the purpose of a prong collar is that so when a dog pulls pressure is spread evenly around the neck and not putting constant pressure on the trachea .
Yep. It really needs to be up behind the ears to be on correctly. Those collars are also too big for those dogs. I don’t even have a 3mm on my golden and she’s 70 lb.
@@emiliaskoglund3049 no so it dsnt damage the trachea. The trachea is more toward the middle of the neck, and even with a flat collar, it should be higher up to prevent this as well. More dogs get tracheal collapse due to constant pulling on a flat collar.
@@emiliaskoglund3049 a properly fit prong collar should not hurt and you could even try it out yourself. It's just uncomfortable. They even have some with rubber stoppers on the prongs if that makes you feel better. Some dogs need them, other dogs don't it all depends on the dog
Best quote of the year “The reason I don’t walk the dogs is because I don’t want the responsibility of that” when I bet she was the one that wanted them 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
I don't think she meant she didn't want the responsibility of caring for the dogs - after all, they have 2 other dogs. I think the meant not having the responsibility of Chubby attacking, possibly escaping, and the general heightened stress of being responsible for the issues arising from his extreme anxiety and aggression.
Okay but can I just say, that lady and her bombproof dog are really cool. That dog is so cute and amazingly behaved. He’s just like chillin, like what’s the problem dude. 🤣
I think it depends on the dog, if you have a big dog like a Rottweiler you need to have that control that the prong collar offers as a safety net, as long as the dog is trained not to pull, the dog won’t feel any pain from the collar. The collar shouldn’t be used to stop the pulling it should only be used as a safety net
The harness was actually invented so dogs could pull stuff without getting hurt!! If a pinch is used properly it actually prevents the dog from being hurt by pulling! Ask a vet how many dogs get throat damage from years of pulling with a regular collar! as far as people wearing one, dogs meet by sniffing butts does she do that too?
You are correct re a collar or a check lead many dogs have suffered wind pipe damage. Its easy for a human to try this put something round your neck an pull against it it will cause a problem . So if your dog is a puller. Every one has a opinion on this Which we are all entitled to . But causing any animal discomfort is unnecessary
bruce peterson but thats banning all e/shock collars. My dog has a shock collar. Does it mean I shock him? No because it has a vibrate and a beeper button. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️. Edit: e collars are electric collars. What are shock collars? How do they shock dogs? Oh yeah with electricity. Most e collars have the option to shock the dog in worse case scenario. And people who train dogs on invisible fences uses a shock collar that is linked with the fence. It vibrates the dog when approaching closely to the boundary and shocks them when they’re too close/past the boundary. Banning “shock” collars isn’t that simple.
I love the way how this lady works with the dogs and how she emphasizes the need not just to train the animals but the owners themselves. I love the way she arms them with the necessary techniques on how to control them without hurting them. She also makes sure that the owners understand, that these animals experience pain through the harsh use of pronged collars. I actually a big fan of this show.
Their not even using a prong correctly. The prong is too low on the neck and being used wrong. I use a prong collar myself for my Golden and it's up by his ears (I can't really explain it) So glad that Chubby improved so much! :D
Why do you use a prong? There's plenty of other options available. It's just cruel :/ my bully mastiff mix HATES other dogs, he barks and jumps and lunges but we don't use a prong collar, just get face lead/collar with a harness. You don't need the prong, please stop using it
@@definitelynotavegan7285 I use a prong collar because my dog pulls, he is still young and is still learning. I train him a lot with the prong, i just started using it as well. Prong collars aren't dangerous or cruel.. they are only dangerous if they get put into the wrong hands. I would never use anything that would hurt my dog and I have tried the prong collar on myself and I pulled on it hard for myself and it didn't hurt, and I have sentstive skin. I would never use anything to hurt my dog :) and the prong collar is working for us but we won't use it for the rest of his life.
@@definitelynotavegan7285 it is not cruel at all. It helps form clear communication between handler and dog and when used properly, it is very useful. Head halters and flat collars can be very harmful like any training tool there is. A flat will choke your dog and possibly cause a collapsed trachea. Head halters can cause neck damage if you are too harsh. Front harnesses can cause shoulder damage if used improperly. Need I go on?
I really like that woman, she seems so dedicated and excited to help her dogs. I honestly don't think she realised exactly what those awful collars do to dogs. I agree with Victoria, whoever invented them needs to be wearing one permanently. I love the way Victoria had the camera crew move back in order to make the dog comfortable. It's always clear that she's really thinking first and foremost of the dogs.
@@annataymond9529 there is no "right kind" of prong collar. sure, the more evenly the spikes are, the gentler BUT that doesn't make the collar gentle or justifiable, it still causes damage to the dog's neck, throath and heart.
@@shadow_song there is though. There are prong collars that hurt less than normal collars if you size them right and put them on correctly. It distributes the pressure all the way around the neck so it’s not all going to their trachea. The problem is people almost never use them correctly.
I really like watching Victoria work with the dogs and families. I adopted my boxer/pyramese in December and he's a quick learner & very good dog. The only issue I've had is that he lunges at my sister's Yorkie sometimes and I'm not sure what it is. He's done it 3 times and the first being food aggression so now I'll make sure his food is put away when she comes over. He's usually excited & play bows when she comes over but at some point when we're all just hanging out, he's laying next to me & all of a sudden he lunges at her. She usually avoids him anyways i think cause he's so big and playful (he's 2 & she's 6). The last 2 instances she would be walking around a few feet away from him when he does this. No food, no toys, I'm not showing her more attention than him. I make sure I watch him close since I know he does this and I'd feel terrible if he ever got his mouth around her. He does fine with my brothers shepherd mix and even a stray dog that showed up when I left him in the yard for a bit, even let the smaller dog drink out of his bowl with no aggression. Not sure what it is about my sister's dog that seems to suddenly trigger him after hours of being cool and happy to see her.
I have started watching this show recently. I really want to thank @Victoria Stilwell for these techniques. I am so glad to see that we can train animals without punishing them. I personally hate torture techniques for training. But my heart breaks when I see people still using such techniques and tools to train their dogs. Mainly big dogs. Many people still think prong collars or shock collars are best for training big dogs. But now if someone uses such techniques in front of me, I have some better positive alternatives for them to try. This is really helpful. Thanks a lot Victoria.. 🙂
It’s a collar that evenly divides pressure on a dogs neck, the collar that those rags had were too big and put on wrong I don’t use them but it’s because I have a small dog and she doesn’t need one. I tried it on myself and it didn’t hurt unless you pulled really really hard
@@BumbleBee-gb9zt my dog trainer recommended one for my dog who was choking herself half to death and it works great for her. Having it on doesn't hurt because she doesn't pull since she knows it's there.
Love seeing when an owner listens and adjusts to make life better for their dog. She seems like a lovely woman, even if she was a little misguided at first.
Any dog can wear a prong collar. They are very good tools when used PROPERLY. Keyword here: properly. That prong was way too big and way too low. That being did probably hurt that dog. But when it is the right size and placed right, it causes no pain whatsoever
they aren't terrifying...only when they aren't used right and are not fitted right..which is the case in this video. Prongs do not hurt when used/fitted properly and they also have rubber tips you can add or you can use a plastic version...
I know for a fact I’m not gonna agree with the way this show & its fans hate prong collars. I agree people shouldn’t use them without knowing what their doing. But they a tool. I use one on my GSD and it’s not a problem.
@@radrose4864 the fact is you don't need them . Particularly with a smart working breed like a German shepherd. They learn fast enough with kindness and treats, without jabbing them to all criminy! I should know, I've had one!
This is a TV show that has the potential to reach millions. It's far more sensible to remove the prong collar than to try and show how to fit it properly, as people will not take directions and might end up causing more problems.
pronged collars are really great tools IF YOU KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY USE THEM. That prong collar is way too big for the dog and its way too loose as well. That size dog needs to have a size small collar and the placement of the collar needs to be just below their headline right at the top of their neck. The pronged collar is supposed to be just a pinching sensation used for communication, but it's legit stabbing the dog every time it pulls because of how loose it is.
She had the wrong kind of prong aswell she has the prongs only going one way rather than both ways which just tells me she wanted a cheap ‘fix’ she’s clearly uneducated about it
Every dog trainer is different if you’ve ever actually seen a prong you’d know that I’ve tryed on on my self doesn’t hurt it’s just uncomfortable it’s only hurts the dog when used incorrectly please educate yourself rather than listen to some lady on tv
The problem with this dog and his prong collar is the owner didn’t learn how to properly fit and use it. At just about the 3 minute mark you can see how lose this is on the dog’s neck - it could easily be slipped over his head. Prong collars need to be worn tight and high - just behind the ears and jaw. No wonder this dog is scared to go on walks!! Poor thing!!!
Yup prongs aren’t meant to be worn as necklaces. They don’t have to be really tight, but just fitted right so it doesn’t hang on their necks. I use one on my gsd and he’s really calm and relaxed now. He used to be really bad on walks and around dogs. Now he’s an angel
@@KatKiwi_ no, they just apply pressure evenly around the neck. They should not be used on dogs that pull lots because it can harm them, but when used in the right scenarios the right way it can be a good tool
@@kittysrule I partly agree with you but actually it is great for dogs who pull because they way you introduce it helps them know how to take the pressure off it is actually great for dogs who pull as you reward good placement and correct them for bad placement.
My sister got that 'prong' type of collar (the same one) for my big dog Thor, and it works perfectly with him. He doesn't pull anymore and becomes a different dog on walks. That type of collar can work IF you know how to correctly use them.
After a lot of videos... I fall in love with Victoria, hope this show gets spanish sub so I can show this to my family so they know how to train our babies (one rough collie and a little poodle) positively cause they never hear me 🙃
@@cdelia27 Theyre meant to cause discomfort not pain. If you google pictures of prong collar puncture wounds your see theyre all low on the neck. Thats how you know they're on wrong because theyre bever supposed to slip on but undo the link come on sit high on neck and behind the ears. I use a head lead on small dogs and a prong on my 60lb and 70lb german shepherd mixes
I'm early!! Your training videos help, especially this one..because this is like my dog..she only is like that because she has been moved from house to shelter and is really overprotective of us. We don't know how to stop it..
Would recommend checking out Robert Cabral since he has much better videos on the topic. Work in home to increase focus and teach a heal. Dogs don't have to be friends with strangers and other dogs but they do need to learn not to react to them. Teaching them to focus on their person rather than focusing on what is going on elsewhere helps with that.
I also recommend kalmk9training or canine.performance on instagram. Being overprotective can be a sign of nervousness and can be resource guarding you. You need to teach your dog structure and guidance.
@@Manic_Untamed Thanks so much. Yeah, I do think that her being overprotective of us is because she is nervous. Most likely nervous of being sent back to a shelter, thanks to her previous owners.
The prong isn’t even put on properly. No wonder it hurts him. It’s so loose all the prongs go into one place of pressure instead of evenly across the whole neck and feeling like light pokes.
Thank you!!! If the collar is on wrong it can actually cause more harm than good... I love prong collars but I have a huge problem with people who use them wrong
Prong collars and other methods of positive punishment are never needed to train any animal. Even if used correctly they are still dangerous. They can exacerbate or even cause relativity in the first place.
Girl : I don’t walk the dogs because i don’t like the responsibility Me : ..... WHAT Then why do you have 3 dogs if you can’t walk them! Like seriously Girl again : Walk’s dog Me : seriously 😒 like what
She is 16, two of the dog are 6. So her 10 - 11 years old past self should have made an educated decission about the dogs ? Plus knowing they are agresive dog, yeah not surprising she didn't want the risk of being unable to stop them lunging to an other kid throat.
I get what you mean because it does come across like that but those are (if im understanding correctly) family dogs who are more or less her moms dogs.
This is what I was looking for. Yesterday my mom and sister came home with prong collars for my dogs and having watched Victoria I’m not even going to pick it up. Still debating on weather or not to send this to my family gc😐
I hate when I see Victoria say “put the prong collar on yourself and see how you like it” because I’ve actually put the prong collars on myself and they don’t hurt at ALL. if the collars are used correctly they do no harm, only experienced dog owners should use them however because there is a proper way to put them on a dogs neck, but that’s the same with every collar
Rose Trelly -But when u tried them on,where u down low on a all fours,trying to pull away and had someone ccontinuously pulling on it? And then did repeat this everyday,three times a day for weeks and weeks, with it being on each time as long as a dog walk?
I love how she works with the camera crew to make sure the dog is as comfortable as possible with them around
I really liked seeing that too ❤❤
She's mentioned before how there's a lot that goes into the camera crew's safety. The camera crew get to meet the family and dog long before Victoria does. When you see Victoria knock on someone's door and meet them, that's legitimately the first time she's meeting them. She knows about their problems and such, but she's only just then meeting them.
When it comes down to it, everything is about the crew's safety then the dog and keeping it as calm as possible so training can go off without a problem.
That's how real trainers roll
Devynthecatwithsocks she is actually working with these people and their dogs over multiple sessions. It’s edited and, viola, it’s a dog n fam reality show.
Elizabeth Morris: just an FYI … you want “voila” there, not “viola” (bow instrument, larger than a violin).
Victoria when she praises the owners like the dogs 😂
Hahah that’s so true always laugh at that
A lot of times it’s not so much in training the dog but their owners.
And it works!
Lol
I wish Victoria would pet me and call me a "lovely girl" lol
I don’t think that she is a bad person I just believe that she doesn’t know how to train them properly and just doesn’t know what it is like for the dog
I agree with you both! Lord knows when I became an owner on my own no parent to help, I had to learn all over again! Victoria was a godsend! My grandparents were all born before 1930, dogs for them were just that, protection. But with my persistence and giving my grumpy S.O.B. (he was mine I can say it, know he still is my whole world, he raised me) no other choice, he saw just how beautiful animals are! We would watch this show together.
If you’re talking about Victoria, then you are right, she knows nothing about dogs or how to train them.
Epha Janke actually I use it in my lab and she learned not to pull so I switched the a regular collar. Another reason I used it is so that she doesn’t attack my cats because she has already attacked them once
@@darkwarrior_998 she's not talking about Victoria, she is a great trainer
Isn’t that one of the reasons this is a thing XD
I remember watching that episode and getting really emotional for the mom. She did mistakes, really bad ones, but she was training so hard, and she loved so much those dogs. The daughter was extremely passive too
if you loved your dog then you wouldn't put a prong collar on it
i have never seen a prong collar on such a small dog
I’ve never seen one on ANY dog. Probably forbidden in Germany!
I’ve seen one on a “service“ French bulldog ☹️
@@tima2553 Ich bin mir ziemlich sicher, dass sie bei uns verboten sind, aber leider sieht man trotzdem manchmal welche.
I don't know how to human oh my that’s terrible, a dog that small certainly doeskin need a prong collar...and a service dog too 😱😱😱
@@Anna-oj6sk sind sie nicht soweit ich weis
Who else binge-watches these?
Always
Vishmi Dharmasiri the same people who r still commenting 18 posts down 🤪😳
Please don’t watch her for knowledge... this trainer is very clueless and only trains because she didn’t do well as an actor
@@eddyclaros9314 I shouldn't get involved cause I know virtually nothing about dogs, but hows that? Her training seems to work well.
Eddy Claros I’m guessing your a dog trainer then
The 'bomb proof' doggo was a great boi. 20/10 would give tons of treats.
I love the 20/10
Would give lots of treats omg that's perfect hahaha
And I'm like
Prong collars: zero stars would not recommend!!
This comment made my day haha
“You take him outside on his leash, he grows horns” WELL NO FRACKIN WONDER”
Kiratics do you ride horses cause I checked your channel I also rode as well but I ride English and I own my own horses also your horses are pretty
@@angelaequestrian7465 yeah, i do :) I mostly post on my instagram @SimoneEquine
Kiratics I don’t have Instagram my parents they only like UA-cam
You can see the SETUP! The collars are HUGE. So obvious! This is tv crap to trigger the emotional people.. its "fur" tv effect
@@406MenaceRacecar and there for not place correctly and is not being the training collar that they are!
Dogs have anxiety, but the owners usually exacerbate the problem with their cluelessness.
as usuall🦁
Jesse I never knew exacerbate was spelled that way. I’ve been saying it wrong for decades. Thanks 👍😂👏
The same honestly still applies to humans.. people without anxiety still never understand what it's like for someone with anxiety. Most of them just saying things like "Well just get over it then." As if you haven't ever thought of doing that already.
I have social anxiety in person. Like to the point just going to the grocery store alone is terrifying and mentally exhausting. Going with someone I know though I'm fine. To anyone without anxiety their cluelessness kicks in and they tend to say things like "just get over it then" or "it's not that bad" or other similar ignorant things. Similar how people with dogs that have anxiety will just keep pulling on the leash or force the dog into that situation then wonder why the dog lashes out...
@@Eventide215 you kinda cant compare that. Remeber how did theese dogs got this way. Most dogs are overprotected, picked up and carried away, or dragged in to a situation where their owners do not see what is needed,the dogs feel the anxiety of their owners or the lack of TRUST in owner and it is translated to the dog that feels they must protect or lash out because their owner are not a good teacher/leader. And for someone who used to have social anxiety and has gotten over it, shows it is absolutely possible. I hope you someday will find the strenght and help inside to get past your problems too.
Viking Dogmanship theres absolutely no way in hell you could’ve had social anxiety and just “gotten over it”. Beating social anxiety involves years of slowly pushing yourself and working your confidence up. You can not use the words “get over it” “gotten over it” since it involves very hard work and it will be in the back of their mind for many many years. Maybe try saying “I worked for it and my anxiety lessened ”. If you can just snap out of having social anxiety then you did not actually have it. I understand you had a good intention trying to give them hope that you got over yours so they can as well, but to me it came off as trying to explain that her concern that she will never get over it is incorrect because in your one situation you beat yours. Sadly that is not the case for nearly anybody else with social anxiety. Be real with them and explain how you actually beat it and strengthened your brain since it takes very hard work and dedication and will 100% be much worse before it gets better.
I love the way she works with the owners on how to train their respective pets. She does not hold her remarks on the things she sees as wrong most especially if the dogs are mishandled by their pets. I am quite a big fan of this show. While I don't have a pet as of this moment, I carry all of her advises to heart and I try to learn as much as I can so when the time comes to get my own pet, I can employ all of the methods that she teaches.
I’d be angry if my name was Chubby too.
He's not angry. And Chubby's a cute name. The dog's distressed cause he's wearing a torture collar.
AuBurney Tuckerson it was a joke.
@@TwoInchTerror Regardless.
@auburney tuckerson dont be a killjoy
AuBurney Tuckerson bro it was a joke don’t take it serious
This series come useful during qaurintine.
Thanks so much for the likes! All 248 of them never got this much!
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You are so right
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I have been watching this wonderful woman for close to what, 15/20 years? I’m 32, and because of Miss Victoria, my dogs have always been happy and wonderful! I got one dog potty trained in 4 HOURS, I am not even kidding. I have witnesses!
"He seems like he's more relaxed!" Well, he's not being stabbed in the neck...
If you put the prong collar correctly I think it won’t hurt the dog or anything like that also it’s a training tool not anything to harm the dog. I don’t think she knows stuff about prong collars.
@@ratcontrol6307 agreed. I’m sure someone could MAKE a prong collar hurt, but thats not it’s purpose. The prongs aren’t sharp, they're like being poked with an unsharpened pencil - its supposed to be an attention getter.
Prongs don't hurt the dog you are closely uneducated with these
Prongs don't pinch if used properly
Theyre meant to cause discomfort not pain. If you google pictures of prong collar puncture wounds your see theyre all low on the neck. Thats how you know they're on wrong because theyre bever supposed to slip on but undo the link come on sit high on neck and behind the ears
The prong is so big and low :(
In my opinion they should be banned.
I think it's shoving pins in a dogs neck.
What if you have a very scared dog that wants to run and it gets hurt because it wants out of the situation
@@scarlettwags5515 that means you are uneducated about prongs. Flat collars and harnesses can cause pain if used wrong. I personally tried a prong collar on myself and it causes no pain as it puts slight pressure. This lady misused this prong collar at all costs
i know right. if they were at least properly fitted and handler knew how to use it, maybe they wouldn’t be as bad in the first place.
chey bae that’s not an accurate analogy 💀 you can’t compre a dog to a child. Prong collars are used as a last resort. Should be used as one. Some dogs requires more help than others. If a prong collar is used correctly it does not hurt the dog in no way nor does it make them aggressive. You’re highly misinformed
@@Manic_Untamed thank you when used properly they can be great
Victoria you’re not just a dog trainer, you’re literally a dog therapist! I’ve never ever seen a trainer like you. You amaze me every time! I don’t follow many people on insta but I followed you, how much I appreciate and love what you do. And you!😢❤️
If she was a “real dog trainer” then she would have real dogs in her seminars, Victoria is a joke 😂
@@modernbaseball.lvr69
She have more than seminars.
What’s a seminar
Tima u know this is a show...the change in behavior happens over many sessions ... they just show the start and the end. If u want training tips go to Upstate Canine Academy. He trains and asks his subscribers to ask questions in real time. Tom is a trainer not a UA-cam celebrity.
musical_._geek 100% agree. She’s a UA-cam celebrity not a trainer.
I love Bentley, the other dogs were lunging at him and barking but he just stood there calmly looking adorable ❤️
I cringe watching this just knowing how sensitive smaller dogs tracheas are
i know right? how do those dogs have a throat at this point
I agree! It’s really sad that it comes to this point. Train your dogs with positive reinforcement people. 👏🏼
Nova The Cat nothing wrong with prong collars as long as you use them correctly, they were using it very wrong
@@Sarah-qj8rc incorrect. they shouldnt use harmful collars like that at all for small dogs since their throats are already so frail
L N I agree that they’re not rlly suitable for small breeds but they’re amazing large breeds such as Dobermans and Rottweilers
When I adopted a grown dog six months ago, I found he had four healed, five inch long, wounds from a prong collar on his throat. Poor boy.
Victoria is my hero, she is so refreshingly assertive.
Prongs arent spaced 5 inches apart. It likely wasnt from a prong if thats how far they where spaced
@@ittoscrustysock7534 They were five inches long not apart
@@wrenlittle8826 it still doesn't sound like a prong collar
@@wrenlittle8826 prong collars arent even 5 inches long.
Doreen sounds and kind of acts like Linda from Bob’s Burgers. Also, I think this family is one of the good ones, they were really accepting of Victoria’s guidance and genuinely love their dogs. They just made a few mistakes(the pokey collar)
She probably voiced her
Stephen Dallas No actually a man named John Roberts voices Linda
Can we take a moment to appreciate the other puppy who is trained to not to react to other puppies. He is amazing. Human need that training so much😁
What not to react to dogs or humans?
“I don’t know it seems like he was almost more relaxed when walking” uhhhh yeah if I wasn’t being pinched and stabbed in the neck I think I’d be more relaxed too
When used correctly, the prong collar won't hurt the dog. The one they used is placed and fitted incorrectly. When used correctly, it applies pressure around the neck, rather than just on
the trachea like a flat, or normal, dog collar would.
And I've seen a number of people use them with balanced training. Victoria uses purely positive training. Any tool can be used incorrectly, such as a flat collar. Multiple service dogs use them. It really doesn't take away from my point. As long as they're used correctly, prong collars are one of the safest collars there are.
I have a prong collar and it's not as an actual collar to keep 24/7
Prong collars are used to train a dog to male a perfect heel and more!
i just got a puppy and she has a massive pulling problem ,i never put collars only harnesses because she has broken through 3 of them ,eventually the harnesses caused burn and irritation from the quick pulling, i ordered a prong collar tht comes with optional plastic caps . she no longer bleeds and itches on her neck or armpits ,she doesn't lunge at dogs,squirels or children and espespecially because she need booster shot and vaccine's, I cant have her sniffing dogs and birds poop . not to mention she doesn't chew through it like all her other ones , i actually incorporated positive reinforcement every time she stops ,looks at me as well as attaching a command so for small and mild distractions i can just tell her to "come" or' leave it"
lol truth
“It’s almost like they were more relaxed or something”
Yeah that’s generally what happens when you stop inflicting physical pain onto a small animal.
Properly fitted prongs are supposed to apply pressure evenly, and not cause pain to the dog. This prong was not used correctly. My sister’s dog uses a prong and she is perfectly fine.
@@BumbleBee-gb9zt I’m sure it’s better when fitted properly but I’m of the opinion that using physical pain or discomfort to an animal isn’t okay regardless of if it’s used properly or not. I would prefer my animal respect me not fear me. That’s just me though, and I don’t claim to be an expert on animal biology or animal rights. I just prefer to use positive reinforcement with my pets, all of whom are really well behaved because of such training. 🙃
@@KM-mw3jp i just got a puppy and she has a massive pulling problem ,i never put collars only harnesses because she has broken through 3 of them ,eventually the harnesses caused burn and irritation from the quick pulling, i ordered a prong collar tht comes with optional plastic caps . she no longer bleeds and itches on her neck or armpits ,she doesn't lunge at dogs,squirels or children and espespecially because she need booster shot and vaccine's, I cant have her sniffing dogs and birds poop . not to mention she doesn't chew through it like all her other ones , i actually incorporated positive reinforcement every time she stops ,looks at me as well as attaching a command so for small and mild distractions i can just tell her to "come" or' leave it"
@@KM-mw3jp The amount of pain you're causing is minimal and goes away once the dog complies. And the dog won't fear you when you use it, it will respect you. Look at how dog mom's correct puppy's behavior, she bites them to the neck a little but or she pushes it. Or look at wolf packs, they use pain/discomfort to establish their place in the hierarchy.
I really like the mother and daughter! It seemed like they were really listening to Victoria and they were both trying but just weren't familiar enough with dogs.
Seems victorya not very familiar with dogs either.
'I don't walk the dogs because I don't like having the responsibility of that.'
I pity the dog
In the spirit of proper context, I don't think she meant the actual walking of the dogs. I think she meant being responsible for the safety of other humans and animals while walking her reactive dogs.
I love how Victoria teachers the dogs how to behave but she doesn’t do it for work she actually cares how the dogs feeling.
lol I love how she's like oh she's much more relaxed when I walk her..well you don't say when you switch from a pronged collar to a harness.
I love Victoria for showing that helping your dog to feel confident around stressful things is not something out of reach, it's actually pretty easy, and all you need is to be understanding of your dog, and remember that they need help, not scolding
"I don't walk the dogs because I don't like the responsibility of it," then why get a dog? This is why the majority of dogs have behavioral issues in terms of destruction of the house or soiling, they don't get their needed exercise, and because the dog is poorly socialized should not mean they shouldn't be walked, work on desensitizing your dogs to other people and other dogs.
It's pathetic how these owners try to act like they are the victim.
I think when she said responsibility, she was referring to the fact the dog bites and it's kind of nasty with people and other animals
@@jsanders2610 I know I have a dog and take him for a walk atleest 1 time a day and it's not bad if its not 1 time a day but at least evrey other day
How did you not get what she was saying?? The dog is vicious when going in walks and tries to attack other people and dogs. If the dog bit a kid that's a huge responsibility! I wouldn't want that responsibility on me either.
It's not necessarily her dog. It might be her mother's dog and her mother is just forcing her to care for these dogs despite not agreeing to own them. I don't think that she should be forced or bashed on for something she probably never agreed to do.
I love your training videos they have really helped me
same
Same. I'm training with her tips my reactive rescue. Although it's a slow progress he is getting much better. For a first time dog owner, I could say it's a success.
Sometime, its not about training, but marriage counseling. Lol
She’s a self proclaimed trainer who’s never even owned a dog.... she’s not the best to base your training off of
@@gingerbelle3378 source?
that prong collar is far too big and low-
of course it hurts a lot, its far too low on the sensitive part.
It’s not hurting because it’s low. It’s hurting because it’s evil and designed to hurt. If it was higher it still wouldn’t work because it’s torture!
What breed is this dog? It’s so cute, they resemble Yorkies but they’re bigger.
She has made me a better owner and my dogs are happier than they have ever been. Thank you Victoria 🎉🎉🎉🎉
When she said “you’re the goodliest goodliest pup”. I felt that.
The problem with people like this is that they create the problem by neglect or laziness then wonder why the dogs are aggressive towards other dogs. Why does a dog that small need a collar like thar
Yep. Sadly, a lot of people also are given a lot of bad advice from people they trust. I watched another one of these where a person got an animal trainer before Victoria who told her to put a shock collar on her puppy. People just go with the easy/cheap option and hope for the best. They don’t research reliable sources before getting a pet.
@@jaimeet4224 yea sadly they wing it. They don't notice how damaging it can be. Just like most petsmart and petco trainers would put something on incorrectly or advise something that doesn't fit the dog. Any appropriate dog can benefit from an ecollar, prong, etc when used correctly but the owner get misinformed, use cheap tools, or get a cheap trainer. I would not expect to pay less than 25usd for a prong, under 150 for a ecollar, or about under 1000 for a proper 2 week training sessions and thats pushing it.
Jaimee Tran cheetah problem is, these cheap “trainers” are there to sell a product
Lol if your upset by small dogs having prongs then you'd really hate my pfp.. Anyways if you actully wanna learn more then hmu on insta @pup_pup122
NO dog needs a collar like that. No matter the size
Their not even using the prong correctly 😓
I know right, why didn't she point that out?
@Noli's World i think thats irresponsible. If you dont even know the tool how can you be opposed to it?
@@dupriideliaemanuela1810 why would it matter if you dont use the tool?
@Noli's World She is not purely into positive reinforcement, but prone collars work by being painful no matter how you use them. There's a reason why they are illegal in many countries. My biggest issue with that kind of training though is that it's pure laziness.
Noli's World You can’t just put every positive reinforcement trainer in a box like that :/ Every individual trainer is different
I love Victoria's passion
Just how pissed off she gets at people for using things that hurt animals to try and train them
when used correctly prong collars cause no harm to the dogs who wear them, fitted around the top of the neck, near the ears, not loose at all as you see in the video. You then have a very successful training tool so long as the owner corrects the dog properly and with a structured and consistent correction
@@pullin3874 THANK YOU! finally, someone who understands that prongs are not "torture devices" when used correctly
You can see the owner means well and that she loves her dogs. I'm glad Victoria helped her in the right direction with them though!
the prong collar isn't even put on properly .the purpose of a prong collar is that so when a dog pulls pressure is spread evenly around the neck and not putting constant pressure on the trachea .
Yep. It really needs to be up behind the ears to be on correctly. Those collars are also too big for those dogs. I don’t even have a 3mm on my golden and she’s 70 lb.
@@priestyness theyre measured by fur length anyway, not necessarily dog size.
Liz Abbott up behind the ears so it’s more painful lmao
@@emiliaskoglund3049 no so it dsnt damage the trachea.
The trachea is more toward the middle of the neck, and even with a flat collar, it should be higher up to prevent this as well. More dogs get tracheal collapse due to constant pulling on a flat collar.
@@emiliaskoglund3049 a properly fit prong collar should not hurt and you could even try it out yourself. It's just uncomfortable. They even have some with rubber stoppers on the prongs if that makes you feel better. Some dogs need them, other dogs don't it all depends on the dog
Love seeing people learning to communicate with and understand their animals, shoots dopamine straight into my brain :D
These two are so cute! I hope their behavior has gotten better and they’ve stuck to training.
Victoria:
*laughes*
"he has a lot of problems"
Best quote of the year “The reason I don’t walk the dogs is because I don’t want the responsibility of that” when I bet she was the one that wanted them 🤣🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂😂
I don't think she meant she didn't want the responsibility of caring for the dogs - after all, they have 2 other dogs. I think the meant not having the responsibility of Chubby attacking, possibly escaping, and the general heightened stress of being responsible for the issues arising from his extreme anxiety and aggression.
Okay but can I just say, that lady and her bombproof dog are really cool. That dog is so cute and amazingly behaved. He’s just like chillin, like what’s the problem dude. 🤣
I think it depends on the dog, if you have a big dog like a Rottweiler you need to have that control that the prong collar offers as a safety net, as long as the dog is trained not to pull, the dog won’t feel any pain from the collar. The collar shouldn’t be used to stop the pulling it should only be used as a safety net
The harness was actually invented so dogs could pull stuff without getting hurt!! If a pinch is used properly it actually prevents the dog from being hurt by pulling! Ask a vet how many dogs get throat damage from years of pulling with a regular collar! as far as people wearing one, dogs meet by sniffing butts does she do that too?
You are correct re a collar or a check lead many dogs have suffered wind pipe damage. Its easy for a human to try this put something round your neck an pull against it it will cause a problem .
So if your dog is a puller.
Every one has a opinion on this
Which we are all entitled to .
But causing any animal discomfort is unnecessary
It seems like people think shock collars make their dog better, but really it makes it worse
Why dont we sl*t all dog leash abusers?
more like improper use.
Shock collers should be banned BUT ECOLLERS ARE FINE IF THE OWNER IS TRAINED TO USE IT PROPERLY.
Actually it helps.
bruce peterson but thats banning all e/shock collars. My dog has a shock collar. Does it mean I shock him? No because it has a vibrate and a beeper button. 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️.
Edit: e collars are electric collars. What are shock collars? How do they shock dogs? Oh yeah with electricity. Most e collars have the option to shock the dog in worse case scenario. And people who train dogs on invisible fences uses a shock collar that is linked with the fence. It vibrates the dog when approaching closely to the boundary and shocks them when they’re too close/past the boundary. Banning “shock” collars isn’t that simple.
This seems like a very kind lady. I wish her daughter came to help more.
Omg that little "bomb proof dog" was sooo sweet!!!
I love the way how this lady works with the dogs and how she emphasizes the need not just to train the animals but the owners themselves. I love the way she arms them with the necessary techniques on how to control them without hurting them. She also makes sure that the owners understand, that these animals experience pain through the harsh use of pronged collars. I actually a big fan of this show.
Their not even using a prong correctly.
The prong is too low on the neck and being used wrong. I use a prong collar myself for my Golden and it's up by his ears (I can't really explain it)
So glad that Chubby improved so much! :D
I was just about to say that! Love it!
Why do you use a prong? There's plenty of other options available. It's just cruel :/ my bully mastiff mix HATES other dogs, he barks and jumps and lunges but we don't use a prong collar, just get face lead/collar with a harness. You don't need the prong, please stop using it
@@definitelynotavegan7285 I use a prong collar because my dog pulls, he is still young and is still learning. I train him a lot with the prong, i just started using it as well. Prong collars aren't dangerous or cruel.. they are only dangerous if they get put into the wrong hands.
I would never use anything that would hurt my dog and I have tried the prong collar on myself and I pulled on it hard for myself and it didn't hurt, and I have sentstive skin. I would never use anything to hurt my dog :) and the prong collar is working for us but we won't use it for the rest of his life.
@@definitelynotavegan7285 no where near cruel
@@definitelynotavegan7285 it is not cruel at all. It helps form clear communication between handler and dog and when used properly, it is very useful. Head halters and flat collars can be very harmful like any training tool there is. A flat will choke your dog and possibly cause a collapsed trachea. Head halters can cause neck damage if you are too harsh. Front harnesses can cause shoulder damage if used improperly. Need I go on?
I really like that woman, she seems so dedicated and excited to help her dogs. I honestly don't think she realised exactly what those awful collars do to dogs. I agree with Victoria, whoever invented them needs to be wearing one permanently. I love the way Victoria had the camera crew move back in order to make the dog comfortable. It's always clear that she's really thinking first and foremost of the dogs.
The collars can be good, but she is not using them right or the right size. They don’t actually hurt if worn correctly.
@@annataymond9529 it’s spikes constantly prodding your neck. You can’t justify that.
@@moonshineaudios5740 but it’s not if you have the right kind and put it on the right way. Some of them are just used to better distribute pressure.
@@annataymond9529 there is no "right kind" of prong collar. sure, the more evenly the spikes are, the gentler BUT that doesn't make the collar gentle or justifiable, it still causes damage to the dog's neck, throath and heart.
@@shadow_song there is though. There are prong collars that hurt less than normal collars if you size them right and put them on correctly. It distributes the pressure all the way around the neck so it’s not all going to their trachea. The problem is people almost never use them correctly.
both the owner is so good at praising with enthusiasm. i love it XD
I really like watching Victoria work with the dogs and families. I adopted my boxer/pyramese in December and he's a quick learner & very good dog. The only issue I've had is that he lunges at my sister's Yorkie sometimes and I'm not sure what it is. He's done it 3 times and the first being food aggression so now I'll make sure his food is put away when she comes over. He's usually excited & play bows when she comes over but at some point when we're all just hanging out, he's laying next to me & all of a sudden he lunges at her. She usually avoids him anyways i think cause he's so big and playful (he's 2 & she's 6). The last 2 instances she would be walking around a few feet away from him when he does this. No food, no toys, I'm not showing her more attention than him. I make sure I watch him close since I know he does this and I'd feel terrible if he ever got his mouth around her. He does fine with my brothers shepherd mix and even a stray dog that showed up when I left him in the yard for a bit, even let the smaller dog drink out of his bowl with no aggression. Not sure what it is about my sister's dog that seems to suddenly trigger him after hours of being cool and happy to see her.
That is amazing how much that dog changed!😍❤️
I have started watching this show recently. I really want to thank @Victoria Stilwell for these techniques. I am so glad to see that we can train animals without punishing them. I personally hate torture techniques for training. But my heart breaks when I see people still using such techniques and tools to train their dogs. Mainly big dogs. Many people still think prong collars or shock collars are best for training big dogs.
But now if someone uses such techniques in front of me, I have some better positive alternatives for them to try. This is really helpful. Thanks a lot Victoria.. 🙂
It’s a collar that evenly divides pressure on a dogs neck, the collar that those rags had were too big and put on wrong I don’t use them but it’s because I have a small dog and she doesn’t need one. I tried it on myself and it didn’t hurt unless you pulled really really hard
@@BumbleBee-gb9zt my dog trainer recommended one for my dog who was choking herself half to death and it works great for her. Having it on doesn't hurt because she doesn't pull since she knows it's there.
Love seeing when an owner listens and adjusts to make life better for their dog. She seems like a lovely woman, even if she was a little misguided at first.
“It’s feels like he’s more calm when walking”
Well.. yeah of course... he doesn’t feel pain all the time with these new collars!
I had a hard time watching this. Those poor dogs. Thank god for Victoria.
I watch this every day- I love some good drama with owners and dogs
0:18 - 0:20
The dogs face on the right corner just made my day 😂😂
I dont like prong collars either but the ones they were wearing were wayyyy too big on them.
exctly the prong is not the problem its the fact that the person wasn't using them right
I don’t think they’re really meant for dogs that tiny
Any dog can wear a prong collar. They are very good tools when used PROPERLY. Keyword here: properly. That prong was way too big and way too low. That being did probably hurt that dog. But when it is the right size and placed right, it causes no pain whatsoever
Oh my lord, prong collars are terrifying! I've never even seen them before - and I hope that means they're illegal in Norway.
they aren't terrifying...only when they aren't used right and are not fitted right..which is the case in this video. Prongs do not hurt when used/fitted properly and they also have rubber tips you can add or you can use a plastic version...
Are we going to talk a out the fact the prong collar are fitted and warn incorrectly
No because according to Victoria ‘there torture device’s’ instead of teaching people about training tools she’s just gonna brush it off
I know that she doesn’t agree with them, but at the very least she should teach them to use them properly
I know for a fact I’m not gonna agree with the way this show & its fans hate prong collars. I agree people shouldn’t use them without knowing what their doing. But they a tool. I use one on my GSD and it’s not a problem.
@@radrose4864 the fact is you don't need them . Particularly with a smart working breed like a German shepherd. They learn fast enough with kindness and treats, without jabbing them to all criminy! I should know, I've had one!
This is a TV show that has the potential to reach millions. It's far more sensible to remove the prong collar than to try and show how to fit it properly, as people will not take directions and might end up causing more problems.
Great job to all. You can really see who wants to help their dogs from the people who want Victoria to fix their dogs!
pronged collars are really great tools IF YOU KNOW HOW TO PROPERLY USE THEM. That prong collar is way too big for the dog and its way too loose as well. That size dog needs to have a size small collar and the placement of the collar needs to be just below their headline right at the top of their neck. The pronged collar is supposed to be just a pinching sensation used for communication, but it's legit stabbing the dog every time it pulls because of how loose it is.
No all are torture ask Victoria
Yes just because they look scary dosnt mean there bad and it sets a horrible example when people use them like this in the complete wrong way
Thatsgreatrugby I agree.
She had the wrong kind of prong aswell she has the prongs only going one way rather than both ways which just tells me she wanted a cheap ‘fix’ she’s clearly uneducated about it
Every dog trainer is different if you’ve ever actually seen a prong you’d know that I’ve tryed on on my self doesn’t hurt it’s just uncomfortable it’s only hurts the dog when used incorrectly please educate yourself rather than listen to some lady on tv
The daughter looks like the early 2000’s if they were a person
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The problem with this dog and his prong collar is the owner didn’t learn how to properly fit and use it. At just about the 3 minute mark you can see how lose this is on the dog’s neck - it could easily be slipped over his head. Prong collars need to be worn tight and high - just behind the ears and jaw. No wonder this dog is scared to go on walks!! Poor thing!!!
Yup prongs aren’t meant to be worn as necklaces. They don’t have to be really tight, but just fitted right so it doesn’t hang on their necks. I use one on my gsd and he’s really calm and relaxed now. He used to be really bad on walks and around dogs. Now he’s an angel
And you shouldn’t wear prong callers AT ALL
All prong caller at torture no Mayer how they are adjusted
@@KatKiwi_ no, they just apply pressure evenly around the neck. They should not be used on dogs that pull lots because it can harm them, but when used in the right scenarios the right way it can be a good tool
@@kittysrule I partly agree with you but actually it is great for dogs who pull because they way you introduce it helps them know how to take the pressure off it is actually great for dogs who pull as you reward good placement and correct them for bad placement.
My sister got that 'prong' type of collar (the same one) for my big dog Thor, and it works perfectly with him. He doesn't pull anymore and becomes a different dog on walks. That type of collar can work IF you know how to correctly use them.
5:33 that's what Zander does when I'm out walking him. I have to use my hyper chldish let's go come on voice just to get him to walk. It has worked.
Victoria is always so calm, she has tons of patients👍
Let's not hate on the owners, at least they called Victoria for help💫
Bentley the Bomb-proof pup was such a good boi. Aww.
After a lot of videos... I fall in love with Victoria, hope this show gets spanish sub so I can show this to my family so they know how to train our babies (one rough collie and a little poodle) positively cause they never hear me 🙃
Wow that prong collar was not even close to being on the dog properly. Terrible at least use it correctly
It's just bad. The collar is terrible in general, let alone not putting it on the dog the right way. Shame.
@Kayla Clevers Yes, same. But I have nothing against collars though.
How were they using incorrectly? Of course I still dislike prong collars.
@@cdelia27 Theyre meant to cause discomfort not pain. If you google pictures of prong collar puncture wounds your see theyre all low on the neck. Thats how you know they're on wrong because theyre bever supposed to slip on but undo the link come on sit high on neck and behind the ears. I use a head lead on small dogs and a prong on my 60lb and 70lb german shepherd mixes
Either way, Victoria hates prong collars. I've never watched a video yet where she actually advises a prong collar.
I'm early!! Your training videos help, especially this one..because this is like my dog..she only is like that because she has been moved from house to shelter and is really overprotective of us. We don't know how to stop it..
Would recommend checking out Robert Cabral since he has much better videos on the topic.
Work in home to increase focus and teach a heal. Dogs don't have to be friends with strangers and other dogs but they do need to learn not to react to them. Teaching them to focus on their person rather than focusing on what is going on elsewhere helps with that.
I also recommend kalmk9training or canine.performance on instagram. Being overprotective can be a sign of nervousness and can be resource guarding you. You need to teach your dog structure and guidance.
@@mavel2038 Thank you. I'll be sure to check it out
@@Manic_Untamed Thanks so much. Yeah, I do think that her being overprotective of us is because she is nervous. Most likely nervous of being sent back to a shelter, thanks to her previous owners.
The prong isn’t even put on properly. No wonder it hurts him. It’s so loose all the prongs go into one place of pressure instead of evenly across the whole neck and feeling like light pokes.
Thank you!!! If the collar is on wrong it can actually cause more harm than good... I love prong collars but I have a huge problem with people who use them wrong
Yeah that collar is too big for those small dogs. A 2.25 mm is perfect for most dogs and allows for more precise fittings.
Madeline Brooks please use a normal collar. Not even if you use a pong collar correctly.
Prong collars and other methods of positive punishment are never needed to train any animal. Even if used correctly they are still dangerous. They can exacerbate or even cause relativity in the first place.
Imzadi83 FanVids prongs are very effective when used correctly. Just because you don’t like it doesn’t mean you should force your ideas onto others..
I need this girl... the training she does would help my dogs so well
6:17 Poor sweetheart Victoria...
dealing with nanny Fran's mom 🤣
Girl : I don’t walk the dogs because i don’t like the responsibility
Me : ..... WHAT Then why do you have 3 dogs if you can’t walk them! Like seriously
Girl again : Walk’s dog
Me : seriously 😒 like what
I think she meant the responsibilty over two very reactive dogs that have bitten in the past.
She is 16, two of the dog are 6. So her 10 - 11 years old past self should have made an educated decission about the dogs ?
Plus knowing they are agresive dog, yeah not surprising she didn't want the risk of being unable to stop them lunging to an other kid throat.
I know right
I get what you mean because it does come across like that but those are (if im understanding correctly) family dogs who are more or less her moms dogs.
when i meet people who dont walk their dog i immediately understand why they misbehave
This is what I was looking for. Yesterday my mom and sister came home with prong collars for my dogs and having watched Victoria I’m not even going to pick it up. Still debating on weather or not to send this to my family gc😐
Yes, you should. thank you!
What breed of dog are these, they are so adorable. Also love the new leash. The puppies look like they’re wearing a vest.
Another dog Victoria so gracefully saved
Cute dogs!!! They have beautiful coats, they obviously take care of them
Prong collars are a great and useful training tool... when used PROPERLY and in the way they were intended to be...
I need that laugh and "he's got a lot of problems" as a gif, stat
Omg I feel soo bad for the dog
Same the prongs not fitted or being used correctly there really giving training tools a bad rep.
Jo Frost and Victoria Stilwell: helping those who usually can't speak for themselves
They also went to walking them separately which can make a big difference
1. That’s a prong collar not a pinch collar 2. It doesn’t hurt the dog at all 3. If sized and used correctly it’s an amazing tool
What is a pinch collar if that’s not a pinch collar
When those prong collars are used correctly they are effective. If people want to use them they should probably consult certified dog trainers.
Chubby was a chubby dog and now it's a strong dog and i love your videos keep up the good work stay safe and have a good day
I’m falling into a hole of British TV shows and I’m loving it
Wth are people thinking with these collars? I mean, i'd be pissed too!
Ha if your upset by that then You'd hate my pfp seems your very missinforced about balenced trianing.
I hate when I see Victoria say “put the prong collar on yourself and see how you like it” because I’ve actually put the prong collars on myself and they don’t hurt at ALL. if the collars are used correctly they do no harm, only experienced dog owners should use them however because there is a proper way to put them on a dogs neck, but that’s the same with every collar
Rose Trelly -But when u tried them on,where u down low on a all fours,trying to pull away and had someone ccontinuously pulling on it? And then did repeat this everyday,three times a day for weeks and weeks, with it being on each time as long as a dog walk?
That’s so tight
I do. I love Victoria Stilwell
6:46
That's one beautiful pupper! I wish I had that confidence. Lol.
3:38 lmaooooo her voice😂
OMG. lmao 😂😆 she sounds like a serial killer