Keith writes: We have a 3 month-old Labrador Retriever (Shadow) that is naturally a bundle of energy. We have really learned a lot from your book/tapes. We have started using a prong collar on a limited basis and she responds pretty well except when we try to walk her. I have listened to your tape and read the section of your book on training to walk on a loose leash but shadow doesn’t understand her part of the plan. Instead of walking she just sits or lays on the ground. I tried to give her a Read more [...]
Dog Training Collars and Leashes
November 2, 2009 by
What dog training collar to use in training your dog is perhaps the most controversial subject in the dog training world. There is a variety to choose from. There are flat collars, and there are choke collars made from leather, nylon, or chain. Finally, there is the pinch collar, also known as the prong or spiked collar. At first glance, it might seem that the most humane collar to use is the flat collar or one of the light choke collars. These look the least threatening and appear to be the most Read more [...]
Adam’s Guide To Buying A Remote Electronic Training Collar
October 22, 2009 by
Adam’s Guide To Buying A Remote Electronic Training Collar (Also referred to as an E-collar) Below you’ll find the remote electronic training collars that I recommend. It is important that a remote electronic training collar (an “e-collar” for short) have at least the following features: Multiple levels of stimulation (more than three). You must have the flexibility to adapt the motivation of the stimulation/correction to MATCH your dog’s temperament. Three levels of stimulation is Read more [...]
The Pinch Collar: Using One Ring or Two
October 22, 2009 by
A reader asks: Have you ever done any research on the origin of the prong collar and it’s original use? Also, I’ve heard it used in different ways, for example, leash getting hooked to one ring or both rings of the pinch collar? Which information are you privy to and what technique do you use? I’m always open to learning true information. Thanks for your time, Jag Dear Jag: I do not know the history of the pinch collar. It’s a good question. If I learn anything about it, I’ll write about it here, Read more [...]
