I used to think prong collars were cruel. I refused to use one on my GSP. That is, until he became so unruly at about 6 months old. He would bite his leash, lay down and pull ahead when I tried to walk him. After watching a lot of prong collar videos, I decided to buy one. First time I put it on him, he was like butter. I don’t think he liked it as much as I did. Lol. I am 70 years old and was able to control him like a pro. Love, love, love it. I use it just for training, not all the time. Thank you for your video.
I’m 68 and that’s my feeling too! Adopted an adult rescue coonhound this summer and omg, was losing m mind trying to train her, she wouldn’t eat any treats and didn’t do toys. She was very timid and had had so much neglect and didn’t know anything and she would rather have died than sit or heel..lol..I was pulling my hair out! I thought it was nuts putting a prong on a hound but did it anyway and in less than 15 minutes I had the nicest heeling hound ever. 😂😂 she gets so excited when she hears me get it out! I wouldn’t use anything else on my GSD either.
My Parents babysit my Dutch shepherd/pit mix every now and then. Mom used to say the same thing about my prong collar, "he walks just fine, I don't know why you use that cruel thing". That was until she tried walking him without it one day and he about drug her into the pond lol. He knows when he's got his "good boy collar" on and when he doesn't lol.
@@VenomRoadRacingdepending on the collar you can adjust the chain by removing a link or adding a link to fit nicely! Just got mine today and total different dog in only 5 minutes
Prong collar is a game changer for us..large GSD has been reactive and unruly, I haven't been able to walk him in public for a yr. He's great at a dog field but is so over stimulated outside he won't even take food.. Prong collar arrived last week and we have walked 2 miles every day in public since.. I've got so much more control he's so much more relaxed. He will now take treats off me, walk to heal, and the lunging and barking at other dogs and people is less and less.. Thanks for this.
I love to hear it. I'll have delivery today and I really hope prong collar help me with my dog. He's not a big dog(a little smaller than border collie) but he's strong and it's a nightmare to walk him. He's pulling like horse and is charging at every dog. I tried everything and prong collar is my last resort.
Great to hear, I have a 2 year old GSD and he pulls like a bulldozer, impossible to walk. I’m ordering a prong collar for the first time and hoping it will help out.
Due to social media pressure I have been raising my 4th Lab witj just flat collar and harneseses I have delicate hands and she is killing me. Just went back to a prong like my last three labs and power steering is back. She looks happy, and can finally feel what I am trying to communicate. No need for large corrections or jerks. I don't have to wear a hand protective glove anymore. I tried the "new" way, but have gone back to what works for me. Thanks for your fine video.
The best advise I've seen so far. I own 2 german shepherds and you made my life so much better. I bought 2 prong collars and Martin gales, put them on my gorgeousl girls and one proper pull was enough to change their behaviour. Walks are pure pleasure now. Thank you for doing what yoir doing ❤❤
@@AmericanStandardK9 I have a dog who lunges at cats and dogs badly. I bought a slip training lead and it helped some but she got used to that after awhile and went back to lunging as hard as ever. To be honest I have been dealing with this for about 5 months and have considered having her put down. What if I use a prong collar and she still lunges? Will she correct herself and stop lunging after she experiences the "bite" (for a lack of a better word) of the prong collar?
@@damonwhitsell6911 They we’re pulling, not so much lunging. The first time I used the correction collar, the stopped and walked along side me. It is life changing.
Awesome advice! I got that martingale prong collar and it was an instant night and day difference! I only had to correct 4 times in a 2 mile walk! It was great. Before my dog was lunging at babies and strollers to go say hi. He was darting at cars. He once got loose from his normal collar and almost got hit by a car. I tried every single bit of advice for positive reinforcement but as soon as the treats were gone, he went back to his habits. I've been struggling for 6 MONTHS to train him and I finally feel like I've got a handle on it. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It was perfectly explained and I learned a lot!
I wish more dog owners would educate themselves on what a pinch/prong collar is. People have too much judgement and not enough knowledge!!!! I had two 75 pound boxers and after a couple years of training on walks with a pinch they learned the expectation and could eventually walk them both off leash and they always remained in a heel. I thank this tool and the trainer who showed me how to use it for that behavior! I now have two golden doodles and I use a pinch on my young one because of his high prey drive. He walks wonderfully without pulling lunging etc. GREAT TOOL.
wow i didnt know that, i have a prong collar but i didnt know i could adjust mine like that and now it fits and stays in position!!! thanks you are by far best trainer. ive seen on youtube. most of the ones on youtube beat around the bush, you get straight to the point and your training actually works!!!!
Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I just bought my martingale and Hermes sprenger collar’s I can’t wait to get them in the mail and use them. A lot of these commenters are in the same boat I’m in. I have a pittie who absolutely loves being outside and meeting people. By the time I’m back from my walk with him my arm is so sore from him pulling. I can’t wait to use these collars together. I just know that they will be a game changer. Thank you for easy to learn videos. This channel is greatly appreciated by this dog owner.
Had some problems with my 8 month old Australian kelpie. Leash pulling biting and only listening to commands when it benefits him. Initially bought the prong just for the pulling issue since he started having signs of tracheal collapse from pulling with a regular collar. After a few weeks of use our walks have been amazing and also fixed some of his behavioral issues.Switched over to ecollar after a few months and happy to say he can walk of leash like a star and is more behaved than 90 percent of the children out there. I’ve taken my dog to a “professional” training school which does positive training approach and I will say the training information you’ve provided is what made my dog today. As a first time dog parent THANK YOU for all the free and valuable information you put on here. Keep doing what you’re doing for I truly believe this helps more owners than you might think and keeps dogs away from shelters
Quick update for you to know! Its been 10 days since i started using prong collar in my 5 years old working line GSD and mix of Doberman, and let me tell you: IT CHANGE MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER! When i go out with them, they walk quite well but now has gone from good ro perfect. Most importantly, i can go out with my 3 year old son, because when he and my wife come with me, specially the GSD gets quite nervous, looking to everyone Who gets near to them. No i can take them everywhere without having to restrain them, just a little touch and thats It. Thank you for your job, we are going to keep working!💪🏾
A prong collar has been a total game changer with my chihuahua mix. Yes, he’s a small dog, but this dog slips regular collars and choke chains just make him choke himself until he gags and coughs. Consistent training has improved his behavior, but only a little. He has selective hearing, so when he’s done, he’s done, and not even treats will get him to listen anymore. With the prong collar, he self-corrects as we walk and I just need the lightest tug on the leash to direct him or redirect him. No more heavy coughing and his training is progressing rapidly.
I can’t thank you enough for your videos on prong collars. I thought it was cruel until I reached the breaking point with my 6 month old lab. She literally pulled me down on the ice and injured me. In desperation I checked out your videos and decided to try one. Today was our first try and I swear she was a totally different dog! I left it slightly loose for our first try and it was amazing the difference. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My dad had Queensland working dogs and I had two. From the get go a flat collar was all I used and rarely a leash, only sound commands even in crowds not friendly but not aggressive. Now I have two huskies and I can't believe how much work they are and all the bling. I rescued and live in snow and I am so grateful to your videos. Getting the right hook up I hope will help when my broken arm is healed, thank you 🌸
prong collars are always gonna be my go to tool. it is so effective and works instantly. the minute i applied pressure to the leash, my dog went from a pulling machine to walking right beside me. she doesnt even need a leash now
I miss my GSD mix. She was the best dog I ever had, sadly including the dog on my feet right now. Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I love it. Tried out the HS 2.25 prong the first time today. Haven’t given her a big correction yet but she is responding really well with it being backed up with some positive reinforcement. I needed something to get her attention being a typical stubborn Amstaff cross.
Just took my dog on a walk with a prong collar for the first time. It was night and day, and she didn’t seem to mind the collar that much. It didnt hurt her, and she gave it lots of kisses when I took it off of her. She used to pull so hard that me, a decently healthy 24 year old, would regularly be pulled off of my balance, and my wife can’t even walk her. She’s a 45 lbs goldendoodle, and she was commanding out walks. The prong collar just gave her the correction she needed to understand. Thanks for your videos !
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
I have a question. I just bought the Herm Springer Prong collar for my boxer. She is about 30 pounds five months old and it fits snug around her ears, but once it’s clipped on her I can’t turn the collar around her neck to the back of her neck to clip the Dog leash. The dog leash is snug I can stick my fingers underneath it.I took out one prong and it’s loose enough for me to turn the collar to the back of her neck to hook the leash is that too loose? If so, what do I do because if I add the other link, it’s snug and I can’t turn the caller to the back of her neck. Also, is the leash supposed to be hooked to the back of her neck or is the leash supposed to be hooked to the right of her neck or the left of her neck? I’m so confused.
I picked up my new rescue dog yesterday & used one of your training tips. At the meet & greet, I walked her on a harness & she would lay down and not want to move. Brought her home & started using a properly fitted Martingale collar; miracle of miracles, she walks like an angel. Leash pressure for the win!
I have a GSD and a mix of doberman, and im going to try this the following days. I would like to keep you update because i think your videos are going to change our lives from good to perfect, so i want to thank you in advance❤
I want to thank you for your very informative videos. With your help, I have taken a dog no one wanted and transformed him into a great companion. I have prong collar I use for his training and it works great. He is a big baby, and if the collar hurt him he would let you know. He responds very well to very little pressure, never pulls.Doesn’t chase cats or squirrels, heels well. If more people learned how to use these properly, I think there would be a lot less dogs surrendered to the shelter.
Thanks for rescuing your dog. My dogs come running every time they hear the prong collar. Two days ago I was on the opposite end of the house as my dogs trying to be stealthy, and when I came out of my office with my prong collar, they were both there sitting and waiting for the collar to be put on. Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I always look for your vids, imo they’re the best bits of useable info for dog-puppy training available. I have a 3 month old XL American Bully pup who promises to be a powerful and determined beast. I need to get a handle on training her and stay ahead of the curve. I plan to utilize the info in this video starting immediately! Thanks again.!!
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Very good, informational video. Getting people to use them properly is incredibly important, making the handler and the dog more successful. I think sometimes people forget that training is an on going process, your dog looks to you for guidance so be consistent and firm. There is plenty of time for fun and playing too, but a good solid base will make the relationship so much better.
I have a Goldendoodle. Loves people, and pulls like a sled dog when near them. She also loves, jumping on people. The walk is consistent. I trained all my previous dogs, with a metal choke collar. 4 to be exact. So I went to the slip lead, with my Doodle. Garbage with her longer hair. It sometimes wouldn’t release fully. I had a flat collar on her, for Id tags. She walked better but still, pulling, jumping wandering. No control or attention to me at times. So I bought a 2.25 Herm Springer, $30. Watched “introducing your dog to the collar”, videos. Adjusted the collar, to a snug fit. Went out for a walk tonight. A long one. Stopped and trained her to sit. Changed directions, many times. Without notifying her. She just turned 6 months old, btw. I am in “Awe”, what this collar did. My 6 month old dog, in under 5 minutes. Was in a perfect heal, left side slightly behind me. Head up, not in the grass,sniffing poles out changing directions. She walked beside me, like I was walking an elderly dog. Who has done the walk, a million times. I’m over 50 now. So I won’t have many more dogs, before I die. If I could start all over again. All of my dogs, would be trained on this collar. I cannot believe, what I experienced tonight. Funny thing is, my sister in law almost wept. When she seen, I bought this collar. There was no pain. There was attention to me, that I’ve never had with a 6 month old dog. I can’t wait to walk her again, on this collar. A game changer
I used to walk 3 dogs at a time using prong collars on each one. A great Dane mix, a pittie mix, and a fox hound. They all walked beautifully by my side. Sat at intersections and often got praised for their good behavior.
Just ordered mine for my Mali mix. I double up with a choke collar and he is doing 85%, I am ready to get to 100%. I have heard about the evils of prong and ecollars but my trainer uses both and with her 20+ yrs of experience I trust her. I need to make sure my 100lv baby is the happiest and healthiest boy.
Each time I watch a video of yours, I absolutely learn a LOT of you, thank you so much for all these free information you give us💫 all the respect and support from Algeria 🇩🇿😀
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
My pitty is 9 years old and I still have to use a Herm Sprenger! My GSD responds well to a gentle leader and I recently tried a gentle leader on my pitty (because I get a lot of backlash on TH-cam for the herm sprenger) and he literally pulled so hard he made his muzzle bleed 🙄 so we’re back to herm sprenger for him
My GSD just pulled the halti backwards then lunge off towards the trigger.. or leap 6ft in the air and do a crocodile roll.. this Prong collar is a winner for me to.
Clear and precise information with demonstration I have a very large 60kg plus presa canario and live the city he's reactive with humans and dogs and going to invest in one of these collars allso just subscribed here in the UK 🇬🇧
That's a pretty good sized dog for sure. How's that collar working out for your dog and you? Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I have a rescue with huge puppy PTSD. We followed garret and I can walk my dog on an e-collar now! The details are important when using a prong and e-collar, but after watching like every video you guys have made, I was able to train myself to train my dog. Thank you so much!
My 6 mo GSP wears both a Martingale and a prong collar. The Martingale is basically just the fancy strong collar to hold her name tag and back up if the HS prong collar detaches, which has happened a few times. The Martingale, by itself, does nothing. She doesn't care if it chokes her, she'll keep pulling, spinning like a 4 legged propeller. The prong collar has made it so I can actually take my 50 lb whirlwind for a walk.
If you want to know more about using the prong collar, check out "The Perfect Walk" (and other courses) at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
Man thanks for the information. My Dog did a great job and with information you provided such getting him use to prong collar before I begin training helped a great deal. Best walk we have had without him pulling. I appreciate it MAN. Thank You.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
i just got the first prong collar some tryed to get her to do some pressure training before taking out for a walk didnt seem to bug her at all and responded really well quickly and then got hyper and wanted to play so ya great tool thanks for getting me to use one man.
Are used to think the prong collars were cruel. But then I worked with a professional trainer and learned how to use them and realized that they are not cruel if used correctly. For my dog, it was much better than the. Choke collar. May end up with one correction per walk versus 10 or 20 that she ignored anyway. She didn’t ignore the one.
Did you get your Husky? Our dog's mom was a full blooded breeding Siberian Husky. The unintended father was the sneaky next door neighbor's Treeing Walker Coonhound. Great dog with confidence to spare. At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. I'm working on getting my dog fully off leash trained.
I fully understand why my use of the HS collar failed. I literally slipped it over my pup’s head. No significant pressure even pulling it fully. I have adjusted this and have a new (surprised!) pup. Thank you so much! Saving up to get your e-collar mastery course online. I’ve fostered at least 15 pups of various ages. My current foster, about 18 months, is a border collie mix. High prey drive, which I’m working on stopping because she constantly bugs my 18 year old cat. She is also leash reactive to anything moving. She wants to sniff any person or dog. So she shows poorly to potential adopters. She would be an awesome dog for a family. But it never gets far enough for a family to appreciate her. And she knocks down smaller kids, and some adults (that would be me). I am in my 60’s and can’t have a dog pulling me down. Too many risks.
brother: every time i turn to youtube for help with my belgian malinois i end up watching several videos that don’t answer my question before inevitably finding your videos which are ALWAYS the last one i need to find… subscribing now.. should’ve a long time ago
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. I'm working on having my dog fully off leash trained now.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
My shepherd about to learn. Had a rot 20 years ago that was hard to walk. Used that prong collar and it was an instant fix. Been trying to get the Shepard under control and I have failed. I’m 260 with running back legs and I’m getting pulled. No more. Thanks for the video. Just wanted to brush up on how it was used.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Definitely need prong collars, I own 2 cane corsos they weigh 130 lbs each I weigh 120 couldn’t of walked them without proper training with the prong collar. Thank you for the great info I love you channel!! Much love from SoCal
@@BlackKen_M which E collar did you go with and at what age did you start using it? I'm so confused about which Collar to use and when etc. I want my Cane Corso to run around the yard free but I was thinking of adding the e collar just in case he decides to go for a stroll in the woods. I don't want to go through them all the time and definitely not to chase him, so I want to keep him out. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the options before I pick him up in a couple of weeks.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Just ordered a prong for my staffy who we rescued a year ago and still have reactivity issues and leash walking issues. She’s come a long way but I’m hoping I can watch enough TH-cam videos to teach me how to be a good leader for her.
Have a GSD that is close to 60lbs and she pulls so bad I can barely pull back to control her. Watching this video in hopes I can learn how to use it and help get her trained to walk right
That's what I love about Garret. No BS. No sugar coating. Pure business and info. At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
My GSD was trained with but no longer needs his prong collar unless going into a situation we might encounter uncontrolled or off leash little yappy dogs, who he could kill if I can't intervene fast enough. We do have a lot of coyotes and coy-wolves where I live in WI, so at night in addition to other measures, if I hear them or he needs potty late I put his prong collar on WITH THE SPIKES OUT! I have zero science or data, no testing on it, but it is similar to bladed/spiked collars used by the Romans and other cultures for centuries, for this exact purpose: to keep animals or other war dogs from being able to bite into their necks.
Yes, you are making very good points... I used to have the spikes out for the same reason a few years back (lots of loose-running, aggressive dogs in that town). Coy-WOLVES, you say? Wow! Well, if I lived in such an area, I'd probably get a "real" spike-collar like the ones designed for Kangals or other livestock guardians, just to be on the side, as are much wider than prong collars, and hence cover more of the dog's neck. Stay safe! - Alexandra
@@AmericanStandardK9 Yes, according to DNR and US Forestry service analysis (my brother runs a research station in Washington state) the further east you go in the US the higher percentage of wolf DNA is found. Pure coyotes are still found west of the Rockies, and I think into eastern Colorado and Texas. Going east from there the ratio of coyote to wolf increases as you go. This applies to about the northern half of the country, I didn't see the data for the central or eastern South, but I've heard they are not as numerous there, at least yet, but again that part is hearsay only. I have a vest and collar ordered, but I'm not too worried YET, because no dogs over 20lbs have been attacked in my area. It's tough right? We need top predators to insure the health of our ecosystems, but they can target the small, weak, and sick among us, whether it's a pet or gods forbid a child.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
I don't use them for every dog, or even for most dogs. But when I do, I actually put one on myself and let owners correct me with it, so they can see that it doesn't hurt and isn't meant to hurt. The problem is that there are a lot of people who don't have correct timing or pressure, so it's not a tool for everyone. I look at them like a surgeon's scalpel: it's a specialized tool designed to help when all other options are ineffective. But, just like a scalpel, you have to be trained how to use it properly, otherwise you can hurt someone accidentally.
I found you on TikTok weeks ago and just received our prong collar today I ordered. We recently got a 10 month old golden doodle, already about 65 lbs. I bought the 2.25 herm per your recommendation. I’ve seen a lot of people say I needed the 3.2mm bc his weight. Can I ask why you recommend the smaller mm. Love the vids thank you!
The smaller mm has more bite, basically gauge size kinda depends on the dog. I use a 2.25 on a 116lb corso! I’ve seen them on Danes aswell. You’ll be fine with using the 2.25 as long as you back it up properly!
@@luisocelotllopez9806 check out safety clips on Etsy! Or a cheaper version would be clip a locking carabiner through the dead ring on the prong and then through ring on the flat collar and if it does pop off, you’ll still have your dog connected to the leash.
Thank you for this. I have a GSD Shar pei mix. Even though she was well socialized with other dogs and still likes other dogs when she is free to run and play, she strangely became leash aggressive once she was 2yrs old. I spent far too long trying to deal with it using treats and praise but she is not treat motivated. Once a dogs comes within 15 feet of us she becomes fixated and cannot be redirected with treats or toys. I recently got a professional trainer and he introduced us to the prong collar (we tried a normal slip lead first but she fought that too much). I was very uncomfortable with it at first because I thought collars like that were inhumane. Now I've learned that it's just a tool aid communication. When I need her attention I can get it without it turning into a chaotic shitshow where I'm yelling "no" over and over again while trying to physically drag her away from whatever she is obsessing over, while she lunges and snaps at her perceived threat. Walks are are so much calmer and I think she is happier and more confident.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
I had a slip rope and my dog still pulls and strangles herself to death so I’m going to get a prong collar and hopefully see some change. This vid was great, thank you
Too bad we cant use that collar in my country. But i will try anyway when no one is watching. Its a lot of problem dogs in my country and i am asking my self: could it all have been avoided if the collar was not forbidden in use?
From what I've heard it's easier to start any big training at 2-3 months. I think that is because of the hormonal faze makes the dog feel like he's got something to prove lol. I have also seen many trainers with prong and e collar start as late as 6 months because at that point the dog better understands pressure better from other dogs. Just focus on more positive only approach until about a month and slowly introduce more corrections. At that point you can have the prong on but not in use so the dog gets used to just having it on, same with e collar. Then once the dog is ready you can start the prong first then the e collar.
I would really love for you to do a question and answer video. Maybe a live q and a? I would love if you would have some sort of discussion. Kind of like the E collar discussion after Ivan Balabanov's long Podcast. Maybe a few recent topics… like that awful trainer Tina Fry. What are your thoughts on that matter? Would just love a longer discussion with you, you have lots of short videos which are obviously excellent. However, I do not feel like we get enough of being educated and getting insight from you! Any chance of doing the occasional live once or twice a month?
just got my first prong collar for my husky, even though it was a bit looser than it probably should be the difference between me walking him on a harness and with the prong collar is almost night and day.
I have a pitbull in Brooklyn, NY. Tons of people and distractions. Because of your videos, Everyday people ask: "how did you get him so obedient?" I'll be buying your classes online, Sir. Thank you from NYC!!!
right now my dog has a flat collar like you said. Can you use the Martingale collar for every day wear with dog license tag, id tags and the like and use the pinch collar when you train or go for a walk?
Upstate Canine has safety clips now, so you don't have to double hook :3 it clips the prong to even a regular collar, without sacrificing any performance.
you want it high on the neck a bit below the ears, you should be able to move it around the neck (as in being able to move it in a "circular" way) hope this helped!
Do the martingales also come in one size? I see them as a recommendation feom you but your videos always leave out answers to what might seem like obvious or stupid questions like mine.
Get a leather martingale. I got one that was too loose, and I made a hole to fit my dog perfectly. And to answer your question, they come in different sizes.
Good content pal.. I've been watching your videos for over a month and I finally convinced myself buying a prong collar. I have a gorgeous, 5 months 64 pounds female Cane Corso who started pulling the leash over the threshold I'm comfortable with, but I'm not sure if it's ok to start training this stuff to a 5 months puppy. Do you think I should wait a little longer?
Hey! Any recommendations please i have a 12 weeks Rottweiler puppy but she doesn’t even care if the prong bothers she’s still pulling even if she cries she still pulls so I don’t want to hurt her what can you advise me please ???
where can I buy the leather collar with the chain too on it?? Also, my prong collar keeps turning so the pull part doesn't stay in position. If I take out another prong I think it will be too tight...
I’m starting a balanced training program and they recommended a prong collar and I was really resistant. I have no problem with them, but I have a brachycephalic dog, so I don’t even walk him on a collar at all, I use a front clip harness. But I think I was sold thinking about how it’s meant to REDUCE the pressure needed on the neck as opposed to a slip lead or flat collar
The point of the prong collar is it gives very clear direction to your dog with MUCH less pressure than you need on a flat collar or martingale collar. If you watch a mother with her pups, when she needs to issue a correction, it's a quick scruff grab or bite to the neck. That's what the prong collar emulates, so it literally speaks to the dog in its mother tongue. Pun intended. If you've seen Garret training dogs to walk on a leash, it may look rough, but those few corrections are all the dog needs to be 95% of the way to a perfect walk. The dog may need a few harder corrections over the next few walks as the dog goes through higher and higher levels of distractions, but the dog will walk on a loose leash for the rest of its life. Versus the same training on a flat collar would take a great deal more force. Or without training, the dog will pull on the lease for the rest of its life, and typically that's a lot of pressure on the dog's neck for the life of the dog, or the humans don't walk their dogs much because it's just no fun. I taught Echo to walk on a leash 18 months ago and she walks perfect on the walks 99% of the time. We can go past rabbits, skunks, darks barking like crazy, and she just glances at them and then ignores them, all while keeping pace with me. That 1% imperfection was when 3 deer came out in front of us. That was just more than her prey drive could tolerate. She had never seen deer, but I gave her a few corrections and she was back in a sitting position next to me. Once the deer walked away, we walked calmly to where the deer were, and since she remained calm, I freed her to go to the end of the leash and scent track the deer as far as we could until we met a property line we couldn't cross. I gave her a very gentle pop (maybe 1/4 on a 1-10 scale) to get her attention, asked her to return to a heel position, and we continued the walk with perfection. At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. Pretty much every "correct" piece of training came from Garret and his courses.
Question: Do you keep the prong collar on all the time, or just for walks? Right now I have a martingale collar on my 6 month French Brittany spaniel. He pulled me down a grassy knoll and I twisted my back out. I'm thinking of getting a prong collar on account of how effective they seem.
I have a 6 year old golden retriever that I believe I’m going to get a prong collar for. I tried the slip lead and she’s just not honing in on it like I think she should age like 2 months. Any thoughts? A lot of people say it’s abusing but I think that bullcrap personally.
Just started watching, love the videos. I have a 16mt German shepherd pup. Have done some training. Was in an accident and had to slow down, you can he likes that. Can you do a video on how to start an older dog. Just need some guidance on how to get started. Love doing my own training it strengthen the bond. Thank you for help.
Can i use this to help with jumping? If so, whats the best way. My 7 month old pyredoodle jumps all over my kids and nips and play bites but it hurts them
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I used to think prong collars were cruel. I refused to use one on my GSP. That is, until he became so unruly at about 6 months old. He would bite his leash, lay down and pull ahead when I tried to walk him. After watching a lot of prong collar videos, I decided to buy one. First time I put it on him, he was like butter. I don’t think he liked it as much as I did. Lol. I am 70 years old and was able to control him like a pro. Love, love, love it. I use it just for training, not all the time. Thank you for your video.
I’m 68 and that’s my feeling too! Adopted an adult rescue coonhound this summer and omg, was losing m mind trying to train her, she wouldn’t eat any treats and didn’t do toys. She was very timid and had had so much neglect and didn’t know anything and she would rather have died than sit or heel..lol..I was pulling my hair out! I thought it was nuts putting a prong on a hound but did it anyway and in less than 15 minutes I had the nicest heeling hound ever. 😂😂 she gets so excited when she hears me get it out! I wouldn’t use anything else on my GSD either.
The old ways work don’t change the wheel
What size prong did you go with?
My Parents babysit my Dutch shepherd/pit mix every now and then. Mom used to say the same thing about my prong collar, "he walks just fine, I don't know why you use that cruel thing". That was until she tried walking him without it one day and he about drug her into the pond lol. He knows when he's got his "good boy collar" on and when he doesn't lol.
@@VenomRoadRacingdepending on the collar you can adjust the chain by removing a link or adding a link to fit nicely! Just got mine today and total different dog in only 5 minutes
Prong collar is a game changer for us..large GSD has been reactive and unruly, I haven't been able to walk him in public for a yr. He's great at a dog field but is so over stimulated outside he won't even take food..
Prong collar arrived last week and we have walked 2 miles every day in public since.. I've got so much more control he's so much more relaxed. He will now take treats off me, walk to heal, and the lunging and barking at other dogs and people is less and less..
Thanks for this.
I love to hear it. I'll have delivery today and I really hope prong collar help me with my dog. He's not a big dog(a little smaller than border collie) but he's strong and it's a nightmare to walk him. He's pulling like horse and is charging at every dog. I tried everything and prong collar is my last resort.
Great to hear, I have a 2 year old GSD and he pulls like a bulldozer, impossible to walk. I’m ordering a prong collar for the first time and hoping it will help out.
@@panoramicboi99looking into them for a 3 year old husky, feel your pain lmao
Due to social media pressure I have been raising my 4th Lab witj just flat collar and harneseses
I have delicate hands and she is killing me. Just went back to a prong like my last three labs and power steering is back. She looks happy, and can finally feel what I am trying to communicate. No need for large corrections or jerks. I don't have to wear a hand protective glove anymore. I tried the "new" way, but have gone back to what works for me. Thanks for your fine video.
Happy to hear it, enjoy your walks!
The best advise I've seen so far. I own 2 german shepherds and you made my life so much better. I bought 2 prong collars and Martin gales, put them on my gorgeousl girls and one proper pull was enough to change their behaviour. Walks are pure pleasure now. Thank you for doing what yoir doing ❤❤
Thank you
@@AmericanStandardK9 I have a dog who lunges at cats and dogs badly. I bought a slip training lead and it helped some but she got used to that after awhile and went back to lunging as hard as ever. To be honest I have been dealing with this for about 5 months and have considered having her put down. What if I use a prong collar and she still lunges? Will she correct herself and stop lunging after she experiences the "bite" (for a lack of a better word) of the prong collar?
The prong collars work perfect. My 2 German Shepherds stopped pulling.
@@joecompston4712 were your dog's lunging and did they stop lunging?
@@damonwhitsell6911 They we’re pulling, not so much lunging. The first time I used the correction collar, the stopped and walked along side me. It is life changing.
Awesome advice! I got that martingale prong collar and it was an instant night and day difference! I only had to correct 4 times in a 2 mile walk! It was great. Before my dog was lunging at babies and strollers to go say hi. He was darting at cars. He once got loose from his normal collar and almost got hit by a car. I tried every single bit of advice for positive reinforcement but as soon as the treats were gone, he went back to his habits. I've been struggling for 6 MONTHS to train him and I finally feel like I've got a handle on it. THANK YOU SO MUCH! It was perfectly explained and I learned a lot!
I wish more dog owners would educate themselves on what a pinch/prong collar is. People have too much judgement and not enough knowledge!!!! I had two 75 pound boxers and after a couple years of training on walks with a pinch they learned the expectation and could eventually walk them both off leash and they always remained in a heel. I thank this tool and the trainer who showed me how to use it for that behavior! I now have two golden doodles and I use a pinch on my young one because of his high prey drive. He walks wonderfully without pulling lunging etc. GREAT TOOL.
wow i didnt know that, i have a prong collar but i didnt know i could adjust mine like that and now it fits and stays in position!!! thanks you are by far best trainer. ive seen on youtube. most of the ones on youtube beat around the bush, you get straight to the point and your training actually works!!!!
Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I just bought my martingale and Hermes sprenger collar’s I can’t wait to get them in the mail and use them. A lot of these commenters are in the same boat I’m in. I have a pittie who absolutely loves being outside and meeting people. By the time I’m back from my walk with him my arm is so sore from him pulling. I can’t wait to use these collars together. I just know that they will be a game changer. Thank you for easy to learn videos. This channel is greatly appreciated by this dog owner.
Had some problems with my 8 month old Australian kelpie. Leash pulling biting and only listening to commands when it benefits him. Initially bought the prong just for the pulling issue since he started having signs of tracheal collapse from pulling with a regular collar. After a few weeks of use our walks have been amazing and also fixed some of his behavioral issues.Switched over to ecollar after a few months and happy to say he can walk of leash like a star and is more behaved than 90 percent of the children out there. I’ve taken my dog to a “professional” training school which does positive training approach and I will say the training information you’ve provided is what made my dog today. As a first time dog parent THANK YOU for all the free and valuable information you put on here. Keep doing what you’re doing for I truly believe this helps more owners than you might think and keeps dogs away from shelters
Quick update for you to know! Its been 10 days since i started using prong collar in my 5 years old working line GSD and mix of Doberman, and let me tell you: IT CHANGE MY LIFE FOR THE BETTER! When i go out with them, they walk quite well but now has gone from good ro perfect. Most importantly, i can go out with my 3 year old son, because when he and my wife come with me, specially the GSD gets quite nervous, looking to everyone Who gets near to them. No i can take them everywhere without having to restrain them, just a little touch and thats It. Thank you for your job, we are going to keep working!💪🏾
Love to hear it, nice job!!
A prong collar has been a total game changer with my chihuahua mix. Yes, he’s a small dog, but this dog slips regular collars and choke chains just make him choke himself until he gags and coughs. Consistent training has improved his behavior, but only a little. He has selective hearing, so when he’s done, he’s done, and not even treats will get him to listen anymore. With the prong collar, he self-corrects as we walk and I just need the lightest tug on the leash to direct him or redirect him. No more heavy coughing and his training is progressing rapidly.
Put a harness on it and don't be a b*tch
I can’t thank you enough for your videos on prong collars. I thought it was cruel until I reached the breaking point with my 6 month old lab. She literally pulled me down on the ice and injured me. In desperation I checked out your videos and decided to try one. Today was our first try and I swear she was a totally different dog! I left it slightly loose for our first try and it was amazing the difference. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
My dad had Queensland working dogs and I had two. From the get go a flat collar was all I used and rarely a leash, only sound commands even in crowds not friendly but not aggressive. Now I have two huskies and I can't believe how much work they are and all the bling. I rescued and live in snow and I am so grateful to your videos. Getting the right hook up I hope will help when my broken arm is healed, thank you 🌸
prong collars are always gonna be my go to tool. it is so effective and works instantly. the minute i applied pressure to the leash, my dog went from a pulling machine to walking right beside me. she doesnt even need a leash now
I just bought a prong collar for my GSD MAL mix . It’s already starting to work and I love it
I miss my GSD mix. She was the best dog I ever had, sadly including the dog on my feet right now. Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I love it. Tried out the HS 2.25 prong the first time today. Haven’t given her a big correction yet but she is responding really well with it being backed up with some positive reinforcement. I needed something to get her attention being a typical stubborn Amstaff cross.
That is what I use for my pit x as well. Night and day difference.
I also have an Amstaff and today it will be the first time I will be using a prong collar!
Just took my dog on a walk with a prong collar for the first time. It was night and day, and she didn’t seem to mind the collar that much. It didnt hurt her, and she gave it lots of kisses when I took it off of her. She used to pull so hard that me, a decently healthy 24 year old, would regularly be pulled off of my balance, and my wife can’t even walk her. She’s a 45 lbs goldendoodle, and she was commanding out walks. The prong collar just gave her the correction she needed to understand. Thanks for your videos !
Love to hear that, well done!
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
I have a question. I just bought the Herm Springer Prong collar for my boxer. She is about 30 pounds five months old and it fits snug around her ears, but once it’s clipped on her I can’t turn the collar around her neck to the back of her neck to clip the
Dog leash. The dog leash is snug I can stick my fingers underneath it.I took out one prong and it’s loose enough for me to turn the collar to the back of her neck to hook the leash is that too loose? If so, what do I do because if I add the other link, it’s snug and I can’t turn the caller to the back of her neck. Also, is the leash supposed to be hooked to the back of her neck or is the leash supposed to be hooked to the right of her neck or the left of her neck? I’m so confused.
I picked up my new rescue dog yesterday & used one of your training tips.
At the meet & greet, I walked her on a harness & she would lay down and not want to move. Brought her home & started using a properly fitted Martingale collar; miracle of miracles, she walks like an angel. Leash pressure for the win!
I have a GSD and a mix of doberman, and im going to try this the following days. I would like to keep you update because i think your videos are going to change our lives from good to perfect, so i want to thank you in advance❤
I want to thank you for your very informative videos. With your help, I have taken a dog no one wanted and transformed him into a great companion. I have prong collar I use for his training and it works great. He is a big baby, and if the collar hurt him he would let you know.
He responds very well to very little pressure, never pulls.Doesn’t chase cats or squirrels, heels well. If more people learned how to use these properly, I think there would be a lot less dogs surrendered to the shelter.
Thanks for rescuing your dog. My dogs come running every time they hear the prong collar. Two days ago I was on the opposite end of the house as my dogs trying to be stealthy, and when I came out of my office with my prong collar, they were both there sitting and waiting for the collar to be put on. Glad the collar is working for you. Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I always look for your vids, imo they’re the best bits of useable info for dog-puppy training available. I have a 3 month old XL American Bully pup who promises to be a powerful and determined beast. I need to get a handle on training her and stay ahead of the curve. I plan to utilize the info in this video starting immediately!
Thanks again.!!
It changed the game with my pulling Doberman pup. Gentle pull.
I just picked up my first prong collar because of your video
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Very good, informational video. Getting people to use them properly is incredibly important, making the handler and the dog more successful. I think sometimes people forget that training is an on going process, your dog looks to you for guidance so be consistent and firm. There is plenty of time for fun and playing too, but a good solid base will make the relationship so much better.
I have a Goldendoodle. Loves people, and pulls like a sled dog when near them. She also loves, jumping on people. The walk is consistent. I trained all my previous dogs, with a metal choke collar. 4 to be exact. So I went to the slip lead, with my Doodle. Garbage with her longer hair. It sometimes wouldn’t release fully. I had a flat collar on her, for Id tags. She walked better but still, pulling, jumping wandering. No control or attention to me at times.
So I bought a 2.25 Herm Springer, $30.
Watched “introducing your dog to the collar”, videos. Adjusted the collar, to a snug fit. Went out for a walk tonight. A long one. Stopped and trained her to sit. Changed directions, many times. Without notifying her. She just turned 6 months old, btw.
I am in “Awe”, what this collar did. My 6 month old dog, in under 5 minutes. Was in a perfect heal, left side slightly behind me. Head up, not in the grass,sniffing poles out changing directions.
She walked beside me, like I was walking an elderly dog. Who has done the walk, a million times.
I’m over 50 now. So I won’t have many more dogs, before I die.
If I could start all over again. All of my dogs, would be trained on this collar. I cannot believe, what I experienced tonight.
Funny thing is, my sister in law almost wept. When she seen, I bought this collar. There was no pain. There was attention to me, that I’ve never had with a 6 month old dog.
I can’t wait to walk her again, on this collar.
A game changer
I love prong collars. Education of the tool is key- after that, it’s simple and rewarding for both handler and dog.
This exactly what I'm going through with my goldendoodle thank you for sharing and what size as well thank you!
@@salinatorres5537 Herm Springer 2.25, watch videos on its use before using.
Great PSA. I will definitely use a martingale in addition to the prong collar
I used to walk 3 dogs at a time using prong collars on each one. A great Dane mix, a pittie mix, and a fox hound. They all walked beautifully by my side. Sat at intersections and often got praised for their good behavior.
Wonderful tool when used correctly.
Just ordered mine for my Mali mix. I double up with a choke collar and he is doing 85%, I am ready to get to 100%. I have heard about the evils of prong and ecollars but my trainer uses both and with her 20+ yrs of experience I trust her. I need to make sure my 100lv baby is the happiest and healthiest boy.
Each time I watch a video of yours, I absolutely learn a LOT of you, thank you so much for all these free information you give us💫 all the respect and support from Algeria 🇩🇿😀
The only thing that got my dog to stop pulling was watching this channel and taking your advice great channel!
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
My pitty is 9 years old and I still have to use a Herm Sprenger! My GSD responds well to a gentle leader and I recently tried a gentle leader on my pitty (because I get a lot of backlash on TH-cam for the herm sprenger) and he literally pulled so hard he made his muzzle bleed 🙄 so we’re back to herm sprenger for him
My GSD just pulled the halti backwards then lunge off towards the trigger.. or leap 6ft in the air and do a crocodile roll.. this Prong collar is a winner for me to.
Clear and precise information with demonstration I have a very large 60kg plus presa canario and live the city he's reactive with humans and dogs and going to invest in one of these collars allso just subscribed here in the UK 🇬🇧
That's a pretty good sized dog for sure. How's that collar working out for your dog and you? Check out "The Perfect Walk" at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
I have a rescue with huge puppy PTSD. We followed garret and I can walk my dog on an e-collar now!
The details are important when using a prong and e-collar, but after watching like every video you guys have made, I was able to train myself to train my dog.
Thank you so much!
Very informative!! Thank you!
My 6 mo GSP wears both a Martingale and a prong collar. The Martingale is basically just the fancy strong collar to hold her name tag and back up if the HS prong collar detaches, which has happened a few times. The Martingale, by itself, does nothing. She doesn't care if it chokes her, she'll keep pulling, spinning like a 4 legged propeller. The prong collar has made it so I can actually take my 50 lb whirlwind for a walk.
Your videos are very helpful and easy to learn from.Thank u for taking your time to teach us.
If you want to know more about using the prong collar, check out "The Perfect Walk" (and other courses) at DIYK9.com. Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more.
Man thanks for the information. My Dog did a great job and with information you provided such getting him use to prong collar before I begin training helped a great deal. Best walk we have had without him pulling. I appreciate it MAN. Thank You.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
i just got the first prong collar some tryed to get her to do some pressure training before taking out for a walk didnt seem to bug her at all and responded really well quickly and then got hyper and wanted to play so ya great tool thanks for getting me to use one man.
Are used to think the prong collars were cruel. But then I worked with a professional trainer and learned how to use them and realized that they are not cruel if used correctly. For my dog, it was much better than the. Choke collar. May end up with one correction per walk versus 10 or 20 that she ignored anyway. She didn’t ignore the one.
Thank you! Exactly what I was looking for.
This was so helpful. I’m learning everything before I get my husky. Thank you
Did you get your Husky? Our dog's mom was a full blooded breeding Siberian Husky. The unintended father was the sneaky next door neighbor's Treeing Walker Coonhound. Great dog with confidence to spare. At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. I'm working on getting my dog fully off leash trained.
@@Troy-Echo I did! She is 4 months old and is pure Siberian and all white. She is gorgeous
I fully understand why my use of the HS collar failed. I literally slipped it over my pup’s head. No significant pressure even pulling it fully. I have adjusted this and have a new (surprised!) pup. Thank you so much! Saving up to get your e-collar mastery course online. I’ve fostered at least 15 pups of various ages. My current foster, about 18 months, is a border collie mix. High prey drive, which I’m working on stopping because she constantly bugs my 18 year old cat. She is also leash reactive to anything moving. She wants to sniff any person or dog. So she shows poorly to potential adopters. She would be an awesome dog for a family. But it never gets far enough for a family to appreciate her. And she knocks down smaller kids, and some adults (that would be me). I am in my 60’s and can’t have a dog pulling me down. Too many risks.
brother: every time i turn to youtube for help with my belgian malinois i end up watching several videos that don’t answer my question before inevitably finding your videos which are ALWAYS the last one i need to find… subscribing now.. should’ve a long time ago
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. I'm working on having my dog fully off leash trained now.
Thanks. I was looking for a video like this. Perfect.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
This information is so appreciated!!
My shepherd about to learn. Had a rot 20 years ago that was hard to walk. Used that prong collar and it was an instant fix. Been trying to get the Shepard under control and I have failed. I’m 260 with running back legs and I’m getting pulled. No more. Thanks for the video. Just wanted to brush up on how it was used.
Great video! Thank you for sharing 😊
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Thanks! You’re a natural with these videos.
Definitely need prong collars, I own 2 cane corsos they weigh 130 lbs each I weigh 120 couldn’t of walked them without proper training with the prong collar. Thank you for the great info I love you channel!! Much love from SoCal
Thank you
I need for my Corso! What size prong do you use?
Nice, I'm currently using the slip lead for my 3 month old corso. I may just get the prong collar to make training easier.
My Corso worked well with the e collar for leash training
@@BlackKen_M which E collar did you go with and at what age did you start using it? I'm so confused about which Collar to use and when etc. I want my Cane Corso to run around the yard free but I was thinking of adding the e collar just in case he decides to go for a stroll in the woods. I don't want to go through them all the time and definitely not to chase him, so I want to keep him out. I'm trying to learn as much as I can about the options before I pick him up in a couple of weeks.
Very helpful thank you
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
I love your videos thanks for the great info
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Just ordered a prong for my staffy who we rescued a year ago and still have reactivity issues and leash walking issues. She’s come a long way but I’m hoping I can watch enough TH-cam videos to teach me how to be a good leader for her.
Have a GSD that is close to 60lbs and she pulls so bad I can barely pull back to control her. Watching this video in hopes I can learn how to use it and help get her trained to walk right
It's the ONLY way I can train my GSD/Malinois. He knows when it's on and when it's not too...
Good Video! No BS. Good explanation.
That's what I love about Garret. No BS. No sugar coating. Pure business and info. At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
My GSD was trained with but no longer needs his prong collar unless going into a situation we might encounter uncontrolled or off leash little yappy dogs, who he could kill if I can't intervene fast enough. We do have a lot of coyotes and coy-wolves where I live in WI, so at night in addition to other measures, if I hear them or he needs potty late I put his prong collar on WITH THE SPIKES OUT! I have zero science or data, no testing on it, but it is similar to bladed/spiked collars used by the Romans and other cultures for centuries, for this exact purpose: to keep animals or other war dogs from being able to bite into their necks.
Yes, you are making very good points... I used to have the spikes out for the same reason a few years back (lots of loose-running, aggressive dogs in that town). Coy-WOLVES, you say? Wow! Well, if I lived in such an area, I'd probably get a "real" spike-collar like the ones designed for Kangals or other livestock guardians, just to be on the side, as are much wider than prong collars, and hence cover more of the dog's neck. Stay safe! - Alexandra
@@AmericanStandardK9 Yes, according to DNR and US Forestry service analysis (my brother runs a research station in Washington state) the further east you go in the US the higher percentage of wolf DNA is found. Pure coyotes are still found west of the Rockies, and I think into eastern Colorado and Texas. Going east from there the ratio of coyote to wolf increases as you go. This applies to about the northern half of the country, I didn't see the data for the central or eastern South, but I've heard they are not as numerous there, at least yet, but again that part is hearsay only. I have a vest and collar ordered, but I'm not too worried YET, because no dogs over 20lbs have been attacked in my area. It's tough right? We need top predators to insure the health of our ecosystems, but they can target the small, weak, and sick among us, whether it's a pet or gods forbid a child.
Amazing video!
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
excellent insights
I don't use them for every dog, or even for most dogs. But when I do, I actually put one on myself and let owners correct me with it, so they can see that it doesn't hurt and isn't meant to hurt. The problem is that there are a lot of people who don't have correct timing or pressure, so it's not a tool for everyone. I look at them like a surgeon's scalpel: it's a specialized tool designed to help when all other options are ineffective. But, just like a scalpel, you have to be trained how to use it properly, otherwise you can hurt someone accidentally.
I found you on TikTok weeks ago and just received our prong collar today I ordered. We recently got a 10 month old golden doodle, already about 65 lbs. I bought the 2.25 herm per your recommendation. I’ve seen a lot of people say I needed the 3.2mm bc his weight. Can I ask why you recommend the smaller mm. Love the vids thank you!
The smaller mm has more bite, basically gauge size kinda depends on the dog. I use a 2.25 on a 116lb corso! I’ve seen them on Danes aswell. You’ll be fine with using the 2.25 as long as you back it up properly!
@@amalieeq1256 what do you mean back it up properly, I just bought a 2.25 collar for my 95 lb Rott and I feel like it’ll break off
@@luisocelotllopez9806 check out safety clips on Etsy! Or a cheaper version would be clip a locking carabiner through the dead ring on the prong and then through ring on the flat collar and if it does pop off, you’ll still have your dog connected to the leash.
These collars are a game changer. Can I just double hook to the choker chain I was previously using?
Thank you for this. I have a GSD Shar pei mix. Even though she was well socialized with other dogs and still likes other dogs when she is free to run and play, she strangely became leash aggressive once she was 2yrs old. I spent far too long trying to deal with it using treats and praise but she is not treat motivated. Once a dogs comes within 15 feet of us she becomes fixated and cannot be redirected with treats or toys. I recently got a professional trainer and he introduced us to the prong collar (we tried a normal slip lead first but she fought that too much). I was very uncomfortable with it at first because I thought collars like that were inhumane. Now I've learned that it's just a tool aid communication. When I need her attention I can get it without it turning into a chaotic shitshow where I'm yelling "no" over and over again while trying to physically drag her away from whatever she is obsessing over, while she lunges and snaps at her perceived threat. Walks are are so much calmer and I think she is happier and more confident.
I use the martingale I think they work best. Great design.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs.
Martingale collars are used on sight hounds. They have heads as thick as their neck and normal flat collars slip off.
I have a 3 month old golden retriever puppy that I am training. Do you recommend I wait to use the HS collar?
I had a slip rope and my dog still pulls and strangles herself to death so I’m going to get a prong collar and hopefully see some change. This vid was great, thank you
My GSD will lay down like she don't care.... Gonna make the switch too
Did you get it?
My dog strangled himself with the prong as well causing damage.
@@stewartashling your using it wrong
You guys are also abusing your dogs
Too bad we cant use that collar in my country. But i will try anyway when no one is watching. Its a lot of problem dogs in my country and i am asking my self: could it all have been avoided if the collar was not forbidden in use?
Love the videos they are extremely helpful.. how old would should I start with E collar and prong collar?? My pup is 8 weeks old
From what I've heard it's easier to start any big training at 2-3 months.
I think that is because of the hormonal faze makes the dog feel like he's got something to prove lol.
I have also seen many trainers with prong and e collar start as late as 6 months because at that point the dog better understands pressure better from other dogs.
Just focus on more positive only approach until about a month and slowly introduce more corrections.
At that point you can have the prong on but not in use so the dog gets used to just having it on, same with e collar.
Then once the dog is ready you can start the prong first then the e collar.
I would really love for you to do a question and answer video. Maybe a live q and a? I would love if you would have some sort of discussion. Kind of like the E collar discussion after Ivan Balabanov's long Podcast. Maybe a few recent topics… like that awful trainer Tina Fry. What are your thoughts on that matter? Would just love a longer discussion with you, you have lots of short videos which are obviously excellent. However, I do not feel like we get enough of being educated and getting insight from you! Any chance of doing the occasional live once or twice a month?
Thank you
Did you ever do that second video with the other type of prong collar?
just got my first prong collar for my husky, even though it was a bit looser than it probably should be the difference between me walking him on a harness and with the prong collar is almost night and day.
I have a pitbull in Brooklyn, NY. Tons of people and distractions. Because of your videos, Everyday people ask: "how did you get him so obedient?"
I'll be buying your classes online, Sir.
Thank you from NYC!!!
I use a choke chain as a safety against prong collar failure. The choke chain is longer and doesn't engage unless the prong collar fails.
does prong collar need to be under chin like chain choker or slip leash?
right now my dog has a flat collar like you said. Can you use the Martingale collar for every day wear with dog license tag, id tags and the like and use the pinch collar when you train or go for a walk?
Upstate Canine has safety clips now, so you don't have to double hook :3 it clips the prong to even a regular collar, without sacrificing any performance.
How should I measure the martingale collar ? I’m really struggling with the prong sliding down. Thanks for your video!
you want it high on the neck a bit below the ears, you should be able to move it around the neck (as in being able to move it in a "circular" way) hope this helped!
Love your videos. I have a 12 week old labradoodle and wanted to start training.
What age can i start using s prong collar on him?
Love it
Can you use prong collars on really young puppies?
What do you mean by double hooking the prong collar and how does it help?
You’re hooking both the martingale and the prong collar so if the prong slips off you still have the dog actually collared
Prong collars are the best! In Queensland, Australia they're band :(
Do the martingales also come in one size? I see them as a recommendation feom you but your videos always leave out answers to what might seem like obvious or stupid questions like mine.
Get a leather martingale. I got one that was too loose, and I made a hole to fit my dog perfectly. And to answer your question, they come in different sizes.
Good content pal.. I've been watching your videos for over a month and I finally convinced myself buying a prong collar. I have a gorgeous, 5 months 64 pounds female Cane Corso who started pulling the leash over the threshold I'm comfortable with, but I'm not sure if it's ok to start training this stuff to a 5 months puppy. Do you think I should wait a little longer?
it’s been 7 months any update? did you use the prong collar?
Should I use the prong collar on my dog’s regular walks or just when in public when needed?
Hey!
Any recommendations please i have a 12 weeks Rottweiler puppy but she doesn’t even care if the prong bothers she’s still pulling even if she cries she still pulls so I don’t want to hurt her what can you advise me please ???
Why do you need a back up when using a HS prong collar. Are they prone to falling apart. Do they break easy?
where can I buy the leather collar with the chain too on it?? Also, my prong collar keeps turning so the pull part doesn't stay in position. If I take out another prong I think it will be too tight...
Would you have a suggestion as to how old we should start training using a prong on a puppy Cane Corso. Thanks
I’m starting a balanced training program and they recommended a prong collar and I was really resistant. I have no problem with them, but I have a brachycephalic dog, so I don’t even walk him on a collar at all, I use a front clip harness. But I think I was sold thinking about how it’s meant to REDUCE the pressure needed on the neck as opposed to a slip lead or flat collar
The point of the prong collar is it gives very clear direction to your dog with MUCH less pressure than you need on a flat collar or martingale collar. If you watch a mother with her pups, when she needs to issue a correction, it's a quick scruff grab or bite to the neck. That's what the prong collar emulates, so it literally speaks to the dog in its mother tongue. Pun intended. If you've seen Garret training dogs to walk on a leash, it may look rough, but those few corrections are all the dog needs to be 95% of the way to a perfect walk. The dog may need a few harder corrections over the next few walks as the dog goes through higher and higher levels of distractions, but the dog will walk on a loose leash for the rest of its life. Versus the same training on a flat collar would take a great deal more force. Or without training, the dog will pull on the lease for the rest of its life, and typically that's a lot of pressure on the dog's neck for the life of the dog, or the humans don't walk their dogs much because it's just no fun. I taught Echo to walk on a leash 18 months ago and she walks perfect on the walks 99% of the time. We can go past rabbits, skunks, darks barking like crazy, and she just glances at them and then ignores them, all while keeping pace with me. That 1% imperfection was when 3 deer came out in front of us. That was just more than her prey drive could tolerate. She had never seen deer, but I gave her a few corrections and she was back in a sitting position next to me. Once the deer walked away, we walked calmly to where the deer were, and since she remained calm, I freed her to go to the end of the leash and scent track the deer as far as we could until we met a property line we couldn't cross. I gave her a very gentle pop (maybe 1/4 on a 1-10 scale) to get her attention, asked her to return to a heel position, and we continued the walk with perfection.
At DIYK9.com, Garret (the guy in the video) shows you how to use the prong collar to have your dog walking on a loose leash with manners, including classroom info, dog psychology on a walk, leash reactivity and triggers, and more. He has courses at DIYK9.com covering from puppies to off leash trained dogs. Pretty much every "correct" piece of training came from Garret and his courses.
Sir, do you only place the prong collar on the dog when training? Or is it on constantly on the dog? Thank you.
I don't know if you still need this info, but you only use the prong collar while training.
Question: Do you keep the prong collar on all the time, or just for walks? Right now I have a martingale collar on my 6 month French Brittany spaniel. He pulled me down a grassy knoll and I twisted my back out. I'm thinking of getting a prong collar on account of how effective they seem.
No definitely do not keep the prong collar on all the time.. only for walks or you're needing them with you for safety reasons etc
I have a 6 year old golden retriever that I believe I’m going to get a prong collar for. I tried the slip lead and she’s just not honing in on it like I think she should age like 2 months. Any thoughts? A lot of people say it’s abusing but I think that bullcrap personally.
Just started watching, love the videos. I have a 16mt German shepherd pup. Have done some training. Was in an accident and had to slow down, you can he likes that. Can you do a video on how to start an older dog. Just need some guidance on how to get started. Love doing my own training it strengthen the bond. Thank you for help.
I wish one of these TH-cam trainers would I have a two year old gsd Kenya who's so hard to train for some reason
Would it be dangerous to try and train with 2 dogs with prong collars at once?
Can i use this to help with jumping? If so, whats the best way. My 7 month old pyredoodle jumps all over my kids and nips and play bites but it hurts them
Martin heel pintch collar need to remember that
Do boxers make good family and guard dog
What age can you start with the prong collar and e collar ? If necessary..
Wish I saw this first. I just got one that only has one hook and a leash strap in place of that other chain