The Easiest Way to Stop Leash Pulling
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2024
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This is how we stop ANY dog from pulling on the leash in just 15 minutes.
We’ve implemented this exact loose leash walking system on over 350+ dogs with a 100% success rate, so we know it works. No BS.
This video is for any dog 6+ months old.
Dog trainers online love to overcomplicate the loose leash walking. If you make pulling bad and make not pulling good, your dog will stop pulling. Very simple.
Corsair (dog in video) was fear-reactive towards other dogs when we started training. She would lunge, growl, and bark at them. But before we could fix the reactivity, we first had to fix the loose leash walking. Her fear-reactivity case study will be coming out soon.
If your dog won't take food around distractions, simply use praise.
Note: Loose leash walking is NOT a heel. Heeling is a separate behavior. We give the dog lots of freedom in the loose leash walking because we believe it’s important for them to be dogs!
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Videos we recommend watching:
FULL Loose Leash Walking tutorial - • Train ANY Dog to Walk ...
Watch This Video BEFORE Using a PRONG COLLAR - • Watch This Video BEFOR...
How to PROPERLY use the leash - • How to PROPERLY use a ...
How dogs learn & think - • How Dogs Learn & Think
How to Have a HEALTHY Relationship with Your Dog - • How to Have a HEALTHY ...
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Mentioned Collars:
2.25mm Herm Sprenger (dogs under 75lbs) - www.doglinegroup.com/collecti...
3.20mm Herm Sprenger (dogs over 75lbs) - www.doglinegroup.com/collecti...
Order additional links if your dog has a thick neck.^^
Herm-Sprenger Slip Collar - www.doglinegroup.com/collecti...
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Disclaimer: Don’t be an idiot. Be fair to your dog. Get help if you need it.
I hope this video helps! If you want to continue the training, consider working with us 😉 www.hamiltondogtraining.co/
- Miles with Hamilton Dog Training
Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:36 - Training Supplies List
01:25 - Loading the Chirp
02:54 - Prong Collar Conditioning
04:16 - Phase 1: U-Turns
05:48 - Phase 2: Sporadic Walking
07:03 - Phase 3: Punish the Pulling
11:59 - How to Maintain the Training
13:14 - Most Common Mistakesy
My dog and I just sit on the couch watching Hamilton dog training
Same 😂
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Lol
I am learning to be a dog trainer. I love your methods just don’t care for the prong collar. I am learning a lot of things from you though. Thank you.
Me too now. Opened video and we are both on sofa laying and watching.😂❤
One of my frustrations with dog trainers is the expense of them. I am not fortunate enough to have enough money to afford training like this. 1000 dollars would simply go to my next car so i can get to work to save up more money for my next car. But i am grateful for the information i can get. Its helped me figure out why my dog does what she does and that is worth it.
Remember Dogs only have you and cheap toys. Toys costs < $100 for lifetime. Training $50,000 for years time = No Life, Unhappy dogs, More Expenses.
You gotta balance that.
Excellent video, and it should also be noted that loose leash walking begins before you leave the house ...with a calm dog who waits for its owner to walk out of the door first and not behind the dog. Thank you for all your training videos. Extremely helpful to this trainer.
I can’t thank you enough for this and yr other videos on dog training!!! I got a 3 month old cocker spaniel and had NO idea of this breed’s energy. Yikes. She is ten months old now and leash training her has been a nightmare. I tried so many approaches and ended up feeling like some kind of fascist dictator. Neither one of us could stand me. The last method involved holding a tight leash and bribing her with treats every three steps. Stressful for both of us - particularly because it put me in a really bad mood and I would yell at her. But after this video and endless u turns on a loose leash, we enjoy walks. She knows she doesn’t get to constantly explore and we walk as a team. In particular, I love how the loose leash gives both of us freedom of (controlled) movement. I am actually enjoying walks with her! She is a great dog!
Thank you so much for this! You are a gifted educator!
This is a very good video, that gives me hope regarding getting my 8 month old GSD to walk on a lose leash!
Great video awesome video lovely clarification, loving the idea of the steps just recently invested in a prong 2.5 small one for my eight month old border Aussie Cross. It’s done wonders for the pulling, but I was looking for how I can go beyond that with other techniques, so thank you for the video. Much appreciated.❤️🐾❤️
Thank you So much!!! Your explanations then demonstration is incredibly helpful!! Awesome job,can't tell you how Many videos I've watched, your is by far BEST ONE, easy to watch and understand! Thank you so so much... I'm working with 65 lb beautiful pit ,Emily,who usually takes me for most of the walk ... I'm 72yo with bad knees But love walks with her ,can't wait to try your method !! God bless you sir ❤😊
Thank you for this, very helpful.
This is working! Chewbacca (pyrenees/fence jumper) and I thank you so much❤😊 💓
Very helpful info. Working on getting my dog to Heel Of Leash in AKC Obedience competitions, in addition to just not pulling when general walking on leash, and some of your tips help a lot.
Very, very helpful advice! Thank you!
What about age, can older dogs learn? When does it become harder.
Thank you !!!!! What a game changer. I finally understand how to use effective tools and why they work >
Thank you for this! I was hesitant to use the prong collar so I've been using a halti headcollar the last almost 2 years which for the most part work not too bad until my dog wants something really bad, like getting to another dog or something to sniff. I really didn't feel like I was in control. After watching this video 3 or 4 times, I thought I'd give it a go. First practicing in the backyard and on quiet streets, last week I started taking my dog on park walks and have to say he is a different dog. I don't even need to do any corrections, even after coming in contact with a reactive dog, mine checked in with me looked at the dog and continued on our walk. So far so good - thanks again!
You mean you used the halti until recently when you tried the prong? Or you stuck with the halti the whole time?
@@vintifada7115I think they meant that they gave the prong a try. I was also hesitant about the prong because it looks so intimidating but also “concerned” that people will think I’m a “mean” dog handler because my dog will be in a prong but I’m deciding to trust Miles process and give it a go with the prong too. Forget what people will think or say. I care more about my dog having a happy life with clear boundaries, I don’t want him to live confused lol.
Could you please make a video on how to desensitise / walk a nervous fearful dog?
thank you for the helpful video :)
Hey the prong collar is banned in my state in Australia. What is the best alternative? Thanks.
Love your videos! I love your teaching style!
Any plans on some videos in motivation, tapping into the dogs drives pairing them with tasks I know it's a very nuanced subject but it's what I'm intrigued by at the moment
Fantastic video, you answered all the questions in one short video. 😊
This whole time I wasn't giving effective corrections. Yesterday i brought my dog to the busiest park in Denver and it took ONE actual correction and he had zero reactions after that. He was even able to lay down unprompted and just take in the dogs and new smells. We'll do this a few more times then I'll put him to the test of actually walking past other dogs 🤞 hopefully we won't regress. The real challenge will be implementing the training in my Chihuahua terrier 🤣. Both of my dogs are 8 years old but better late than never i suppose
I wouldn’t advise using a prong collar on a chihuahua terrier…the way this trainer talks about the prong is like standard and it really isnt
@@vintifada7115 I think you may be right in some cases but personally my dogs tolerate and respond to the prong collar perfectly. My Chihuahua is actually more stubborn and can tolerate a stronger correction than my big dog. No yipping or whining involved. Even a vibrate collar doesn't faze her.. she needs that firm, precise correction more than most dogs I see. It's way safer than her damaging her trachea by pulling and reacting on a normal collar or slip. I've been uneducated for years but now I'm turning corners in training and allowing my dogs so many adventures. This way of training provides real results. I'm curious why you're watching a dog trainer you don't agree with?
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You don’t watch anyone you disagree with for content? This video was just my first or second video I’ve ever watched of his so I’m not even hate watching I just discovered him
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The point is the dog may physically simply bc the prong collar will not allow them to do anything else but they may learn better with a more humane method. Obviously a dog will do anything if basically forced to
@@vintifada7115 not forced, taught. My dogs in the beginning pulled with the prong like it wasn't even there. It distributes the pressure evenly after the neck. It's not a painful tool (I've even worn it myself). What are the humane methods? A gentle leader in which they cannot ever turn off the pressure? A harness designed for pulling? Medication? Positive reinforcement only is great until you get dogs with behavior problems, that's why most people click on videos like this. It's for the ones with reactive dogs who have most likely already tried everything else. These videos talk about reactivity, not training a dog with no issues. I'd rather have the method "look" inhuman (which it isn't) than people run out of options and put their dogs down or give them away.
Great informative training work on loose leash. How long should I use the prong collar?
I used food but not a prong collar and I also have a harness and I let him pull me uphill! He knows that when I start uphill he can pull 😂
Gotta let the Husky do his thing.
The GSD in him heels. Leash pressure training was definitely key to loose leash walking for this Shepsky! Thanks for the video! U-turns and sporadic walking are great too! People on the street probably thought I was crazy when I’d U-turn and sporadic walk. But it worked 😂 Oh and I do have areas in my walk when I say “ok, sniff “ so he can sniff and pee or 💩! If I go down stairs, I say behind and he follows me down the stairs just to make sure I am first and eliminate the possibility of pulling me down the stairs even accidentally.
Me encanta tu contenido, me encantaría comprar el curso pero está lejos de mi presupuesto:( de todas formas, saludos desde Perú 🦁
Can you do a video on heeling during walks?
Also use a prong collar and my dog heels during our walks. However when we are in public places she will walk more forward and will not learn from corrections. I also am slowly phasing out treats during our walks and do minimal talking
How do you leash training a puppy? Also do you use prong caller to a puppy as well?
Thank you!! Around how long does each phrase take? I have a doberman and he gets it very fast but when we walk out the block he gets a bit distracted.
Question- would you recommend prong collars even on small breeds? I’ve been using a slip lead to train- but even with the best (& most expensive) they do still slide down some because her head & neck are so tiny…
Great video. This is what I’ve been doing since I got my baby a couple months ago- but I feel like your video thoroughly explains & demonstrates so well…
I’m working on her realizing that ANY & EVERY TIME the leash is on that’s the rules - until & unless I say “break” or “ok”… she’s still a pup but we’re getting it, she’s actually pretty impressive on walks & stays in a heel.
How old is your pup? This trainer's system is for dog at least 6 month old and up.
Yes. Trainers use prong collar on even small breeds just fine since as you experiencing yourself, slip leash is tricky to find good fit and use in some circumstances.
I don't directly link to other trainer here due to my own code of conduct, so search this keyword "Prong Collar Micro Adjustment - Create the Perfect Fit on ANY Dog". This is a trick to create perfect fit for all dog neck.
Danke!
Great videos. Very informative and well explained.
Thanks 👍
I have a Great Pyrenees and prong collar won’t even register on thick mane of his neck. Should I just try doing the same training? I have a reward but no consequence.
What kind of leash you use in the video? Any link?
Excelente!!!
If someone is switching from a harness, I recommend using a regular collar at first to get the dog used to being tethered by the neck. Never used harnesses until my newest pup (no more tho) , he went into alligator death roll mode when I put the prong collar on. I switched him to a regular collar for a day/brought him for a walk, let him pull (now hes comfortable being leashed at the neck). The following day, we started on the regular collar for 5 min and then switched to the prong. He got it right away. Proud dog dad moment 😂
Have u guys already been in Austin, TX?
So, as asked before: does my dog need to be on the prong for life? Or, can he wear it with leash on leather collar until there is cause, and return to hooking into prong ( to warn him off)?
Miles answers this in detail on his channel, “When Can You STOP Using Prong Collars, E-Collars, and Treats?”.
Love it you break it down every details. Thanks so much
At the beginning of the video you mentioned that we could use a slip collar but then when you're talking about conditioning your dog to the prone collar you say it could be damaging to the dog if you use a slip collar. So is it safe to use a slip collar or do I need to just go out and get the prong collar?
If you can use prong collar, use prong collar. Much easier and effective especially for trainer learner of their dogs. Slip leash is trickier, and because your need to modify the training regime. For example, in loose leash walking training, you should allow your dog to walk on both sides of your as long as it doesn't pull. However, with slip leash, you can't safely and effectively correct the dog when it's on the wrong side (slip leash release mechanism only works correctly on the correct side).
During a loose leash walk, we sometimes stop in a park for some off-leach exploring/play. Should we leave the prong collar on (removing the leash), or remove it completely?
If the dog is playing rough with other dogs I'd say prob take it off. I leave my pup's on if they're just running around checking stuff out. Just make sure it's not too tight/too loose and things should be good.
Do they have small pinch collars for a 5lb dog to do this with?
Please please pleaaaase make a video on how to handle more than one dog on a walk 🥺
I have a small dog I'm told is a breed very prone to tracheal collapse, she's been getting better on harness and only pulls sometimes but I want to take steps to keep her closer for eventual off leash. Are these collars really safe for a small dog's trachea?
She also tends to get tangled in the leashes very easily, just a little slack and a turn to sniff and she's hog-tied herself.
My huskies are doing better with ur stragetic but when they see a 🐿️ squirrel on the walks they go crazy and pull , what u recommend to doo when they see a 🐿️ squirrel and pull???? Correct them? And change direction? Im using a chep brand starlink prone collar for one n for my other husky just a slip lead cause hes more gentle and it works with him ,but the other one is stronger and barely feels the prong or the slep lead
My anecdotal advice would be that the correction needs to outweigh the desire to chase the squirrel. Eventually they know when the leash is on, its a stationary zone that they cant leave. They'll still get excited for the squirrel but they know as long as they're hooked up to the leash, there's zero possibility of chasing it. When they finally learn, it's more like passing one in the car with the windows up. They're excited but don't attempt to chase.
First of all, it's recommended to only use the Herm Sprenger prong collar for training and during this stage of foundation training, you need another back up slip leash. You don't want to injure your dog by applying more pressure for correction with a badly made prong collar.
The short answer is yes, you need to correct your dog enough to have your dog into submissive state. Since you're dealing with prey drive, you would need to progress with obedience training, incorporate plenty of play time in the training to redirect and release the energy to that activity. These things come in bundle, not separate one exercise would fix everything (loose leashing walking).
Once you’ve done this consistently and get the results you need, is the prong collar now a requirement everytime you walk on leash? If you don’t use it, will the dog end up regressing?
Yes. You would need the prong collar if you only train to this level: loose leash walking with prong collar. You would want to progress your training, thus your dog obedience to a higher level, before you can use other leash. Think of other collar, leash, harness as the goal level, where as right now youkre just off the starting line into the right direction.
Is this method - with a prong collar- appropriate for a 5-6 month old puppy?
His website recommends it more for 6 months and up. Proper slow intro. But flat collar corrections for pups work pretty well considering they have young malleable minds
In sweden such collars (and electric ) are forbidden. What alternatives are there
Prong collars are banned in Australia so I use a slip collar
Can I use prong collar on fearful dog? My dog is pulling on the leash mainly when he is nervous of his surroundings. We got him from the shelter and he is with us 2 yrs already, but still having issues in unfamiliar places:(
He has a video on reactivity for fearful dogs it helped me 😊
In my experience, fearful, anxious dogs feel much better when a slip lead or prong (Herm Sprenger, only) are used responsibly. It's like they feel the freedom to be confident because they more quickly understand you have the situation under control.
Would the prong collar be too harsh for my three month old Akita Inu?
This trainer's training system is for dog 6 month and up.
For puppy, it's better to not oversocialize by avoiding overwhelming the puppy with too many new experience and negative experience.
I have tried everything (literally) and he still don't like any change in any of his surroundings. I would love a video on general bad behavior changing.
What about small dogs? I have a multi poo and a miniature poodle. A prong collar for them?
The prong collar is a specific tool for very reactive strong pullers. The way this trainer talks about the prong collar it’s as if it’s standard to use no matter the dog to train loose walking and just isn’t true. Use the most humane and safe method you can for your dog to get the job done. There are other options like the halti and gentle leader but use them correctly too
what breed is your dog??
thank you for this video, but my dog does not accept treats with street food, ¿ what is the solution ?
Just praise the dog wherever I use food
When my blue heeler sees another dog, she’ll twirl, bark and sometimes nip my leg out of frustration and it leaves bruises. How do i get her to stop? I understand her breed is meant to nip but i think she does this out of fear or something. She was a rescue who lived on a reservation and free roamed with a pack. Im guessing she had to defend her turf and whenever she sees another dog she goes into fight mode…
My 14 month old pup sees her friends and PULLS like crazy, flops all over the place. What do I do?
Will a prong need to be used for the rest of their lives?
Miles answers this, in detail, on his channel.
“When Can You STOP Using Prong Collars, E-Collars, and Treats?”
How do you train your dog not to be scared of the bath and taking a bath
Do you have any tips on how to stop your dog bitting on the leash? I can’t even start with the loose leash training when he is just bitting the leash as soon as he steps outside 😩
VerbaI correction and time. I went through two leashes. He still bites at the leash a little bit, but way less (he's 10 months). I'm sure there's other ways, prob quicker, but eventually they know that chewing the leash is frowned upon and they start doing it less and less and when they do it, it starts becoming easier to correct them once they know it's not a good behavior. 😅 my own anecdote. I started the prong collar, he bites the leash occasionally when he's excited/wants to run. I just keep saying "ehh ehh ehhh NO" lol and he's figuring it out slowly but he also likes testing the rules.
Use a chain leash. If your dog is under 12 months they’ll most likely grow out of it. It’s difficult to get a dog to stop chewing something that’s right next to their mouth.
I am stepping on this trainer foot here. When starting out, in my system I use long line for this very reason. Because with a long line, you can have a "dead" (loose motionless on the ground) leash which dog would grow bored of struggling with the leash with very quickly. After you condition your dog to prong collar, teaching it the correction and basic desirable behavior to escape pressure, you can switch to regular 6 feet leash.
What if your pup goes crazy when he sees a cat, squirrel, bird, and he bolts?! It's impossible to stop him. And then, he's fixated on that distraction, and he doesn't come when called. I can barely even take him outside to relieve himself, without fearing his running off.
Using a prong collar as a standard out of the gate is extremely ill advised if the dog is small or the dog can respond with positive methods. It’s easy to misuse can cause injuries. If I had an extremely reactive puller I might consider it but you should exhaust the more positive and humane methods
At what age can I use this method on a young dog? I don’t want to be unfair and expect too much too early.
I have a husky that is not one bit food motivated. Doesn't care about treats of any kind. It's made it very difficult to train him. I've tried this method a year ago and didn't work. He pulls with a pinch collar like it's a regular collar. Had a trainer, didn't work. I'm so afraid he's going to injure himself. He knows commands and listens a lot of times, but many times he just won't listen, until I raise my voice and ultimately yell at him. Miserable walking him. Never relaxing.
I just say "good girl" it sounds better in parks haha
Why do my chihuahuas yelp every single time they hit the end of the leash and feel the pressure of the prong? 😩
I'm not an expert but prong might be a bit harsh for chihuahuas. Maybe try leather slip lead and make sure it's appropriately tight behind the ears. I have a miniature pincher that works well with as well as lots of treats when he's beside leg.
@@absuredangelThank you, I was kinda thinking the same thing
the dogs he trains yelp, too - that's the POINT - they're all experiencing a little bit of a shock every time they do something wrong and it startles them
How would you deal with a dog who gets super excited when she sees other dogs? My dog ealks great until she sees another dog. Then she gets fixated and wants to say hi/play.
That’s reactivity. He has a video on it.
Yea,but a nice leash walk is key to work on reactivity
Why don’t you use a clicker?
because people tend to forget about clicker and this is much straightforward thing to do?
This is cruel and your dog cannot possibly trust an owner that inflicts such pain.
You say it is not hurting the dog but the German Shepard you worked with would disagree. He yelped and jumped and displayed signals of pain. I sure hope people are smart enough to understand the punishing. Your dog is not going to build trust. Do we do that to children? We want them to sit up for supper and they carry on so you take pins and jab them into their face?
Have you ever seen a prong collar in person? They’re smooth. The dogs will be fine.
Wean him off
This is the best video I have seen on dealing with leash pulling, and I have watched a few! I have a high energy, strong pittie rescue, and I can't wait to get started on this training!!! Thank you!!!
Prong COLLOR needs to be banned in the UK. Also slip collar, choke chains etc, there is kinder ways to train dogs without pain.
I encourage you to do more research on all sides of this subject, as it's easy to find misinformation about prong collars and e-collars. The landscape around dog training is ever changing as we develop a greater understanding of their psychology and behaviors, and reputable trainers don't hurt dogs the way they used to in the 1970s. There's this lasting stigma about corrective collars because in the past (and still today, with undereducated groups) it was common to misuse and abuse dogs with these tools.
We do not electrocute dogs into submission with e-collars and we do not torture and puncture dogs necks with prong collars. We use these as safe, effective communication tools that keep the dog out of harm's way. A properly fitted, properly utilized prong collar is perhaps the safest collar you can use for a dog that pulls because of the way pressure is distributed throughout the collar, whereas a flat collar will put pressure solely on the dog's trachea. This inevitably leads to tracheal collapse as the dog keeps pulling. If you use a harness, this same pressure is applied to the neck and chest of the dogs which will lead to damage in other areas of the body (which canine chiropractors can attest to). Head halters can hurt the dog's neck by causing whiplash. The force needed to execute any sort of correction with a flat collar, harness, or head halter, even something as innocent as trying to pull your dog away from something harmful, is enough to cause damage to your dog. Because of the design of the prong collar, significantly less force is required for your dog to feel pressure and move to safety.
Every dog is an individual. No training method works on every dog. Each one has its own motivations. When we ban training tools like the prong collar, we make things infinitely harder for responsible owners who use these tools correctly and humanely. There are countless owners who have done everything they can to train their dogs using strictly positive reinforcement methods, only to find out that it does not help with the specific behavioral issues their dog faces. Without intervention using balanced training and corrective tools, these dogs are often euthanized because they are deemed "untrainable" or "vicious". No dog deserves death because we are too egotistical to use a corrective collar.
Any object can be used to abuse a dog. Let's not demonize specific tools just because some people don't understand how to use them. Instead we need to be providing as much education to dog owners as possible, so that they can make informed decisions on how to handle their dogs on an individual basis.
Prong COLLOR needs to be banned in the UK. Also slip collar, choke chains etc, there is kinder ways to train dogs without pain.
I encourage you to do more research on all sides of this subject, as it's easy to find misinformation about prong collars and e-collars. The landscape around dog training is ever changing as we develop a greater understanding of their psychology and behaviors, and reputable trainers don't hurt dogs the way they used to in the 1970s. There's this lasting stigma about corrective collars because in the past (and still today, with undereducated groups) it was common to misuse and abuse dogs with these tools.
We do not electrocute dogs into submission with e-collars and we do not torture and puncture dogs necks with prong collars. We use these as safe, effective communication tools that keep the dog out of harm's way. A properly fitted, properly utilized prong collar is perhaps the safest collar you can use for a dog that pulls because of the way pressure is distributed throughout the collar, whereas a flat collar will put pressure solely on the dog's trachea. This inevitably leads to tracheal collapse as the dog keeps pulling. If you use a harness, this same pressure is applied to the neck and chest of the dogs which will lead to damage in other areas of the body (which canine chiropractors can attest to). Head halters can hurt the dog's neck by causing whiplash. The force needed to execute any sort of correction with a flat collar, harness, or head halter, even something as innocent as trying to pull your dog away from something harmful, is enough to cause damage to your dog. Because of the design of the prong collar, significantly less force is required for your dog to feel pressure and move to safety.
Every dog is an individual. No training method works on every dog. Each one has its own motivations. When we ban training tools like the prong collar, we make things infinitely harder for responsible owners who use these tools correctly and humanely. There are countless owners who have done everything they can to train their dogs using strictly positive reinforcement methods, only to find out that it does not help with the specific behavioral issues their dog faces. Without intervention using balanced training and corrective tools, these dogs are often euthanized because they are deemed "untrainable" or "vicious". No dog deserves death because we are too egotistical to use a corrective collar.
Any object can be used to abuse a dog. Let's not demonize specific tools just because some people don't understand how to use them. Instead we need to be providing as much education to dog owners as possible, so that they can make informed decisions on how to handle their dogs on an individual basis.
Prong COLLOR needs to be banned in the UK. Also slip collar, choke chains etc, there is kinder ways to train dogs without pain.
I encourage you to do more research on all sides of this subject, as it's easy to find misinformation about prong collars and e-collars. The landscape around dog training is ever changing as we develop a greater understanding of their psychology and behaviors, and reputable trainers don't hurt dogs the way they used to in the 1970s. There's this lasting stigma about corrective collars because in the past (and still today, with undereducated groups) it was common to misuse and abuse dogs with these tools.
We do not electrocute dogs into submission with e-collars and we do not torture and puncture dogs necks with prong collars. We use these as safe, effective communication tools that keep the dog out of harm's way. A properly fitted, properly utilized prong collar is perhaps the safest collar you can use for a dog that pulls because of the way pressure is distributed throughout the collar, whereas a flat collar will put pressure solely on the dog's trachea. This inevitably leads to tracheal collapse as the dog keeps pulling. If you use a harness, this same pressure is applied to the neck and chest of the dogs which will lead to damage in other areas of the body (which canine chiropractors can attest to). Head halters can hurt the dog's neck by causing whiplash. The force needed to execute any sort of correction with a flat collar, harness, or head halter, even something as innocent as trying to pull your dog away from something harmful, is enough to cause damage to your dog. Because of the design of the prong collar, significantly less force is required for your dog to feel pressure and move to safety.
Every dog is an individual. No training method works on every dog. Each one has its own motivations. When we ban training tools like the prong collar, we make things infinitely harder for responsible owners who use these tools correctly and humanely. There are countless owners who have done everything they can to train their dogs using strictly positive reinforcement methods, only to find out that it does not help with the specific behavioral issues their dog faces. Without intervention using balanced training and corrective tools, these dogs are often euthanized because they are deemed "untrainable" or "vicious" by positive-only trainers. No dog deserves death because we are too egotistical to use a corrective collar.
Any object can be used to abuse a dog. Let's not demonize specific tools just because some people don't understand how to use them. Instead we need to be providing as much education to dog owners as possible, so that they can make informed decisions on how to handle their dogs on an individual basis.