How To Fit Your Dog’s Prong Training Collar
Adam shows how to properly fit your dog’s prong training collar. (Also frequently called a “pinch collar”).
Pinch Collars
Is a Pinch Collar Right For Your Dog?
jvolk0122 writes to me, asking about the pinch collar: Hi I adopted a lhasa apso terrior mix which is about 20 pounds and have started to train her. I have a pinch collar and have it fitted correctly. The problem is that I think it may be to aggressive for her. When I give a …
What Age Are Pinch Collars Appropriate?
JoyceAnn writes to me: We have two Havanese puppies. The oldest is five months. She, Bonnie, is a wonderful puppy, but I am having difficulty getting her to walk on a loose leash. Is she too young to use a pinch collar? Our male, Clyde, is 3 weeks younger. He is more relaxed and will …
Point to Point: The Pinch Collar vs. The Choke Collar
1.) The pinch collar was designed to replace the choke collar. About the only thing that the choke collar has “over” the pinch collar is that it has been in the public eye for the last 20 years and is now widely accepted. The pinch collar, in contrast, is relatively new to the public. When …
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When to Start the Pinch Collar
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 …
Dog Freaked Out Over Pinch Collar
Buster writes: I tried the pinch collar on my Westie a few days ago and he freaked out. He hated it, would not move and let out a little cry like he was in pain. Now I am afraid to try it again. Could he be too sensitive for this pinch collar? It was not …
The Pinch Collar: Using One Ring or Two
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? …