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Old 10-20-2011, 01:25 AM   #1
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Default Hooray for a new collar!!
A couple of weeks ago I posted a "help!" thread. I was still having trouble with Cleo pulling when we walked. I had tried every kind of collar and incentive but she still pulled. The only thing I didn't try was a prong collar because I thought she was too young (she's a year). But after encouragement and more importantly, education on how to use it as a training tool, I decided to give it a try. Well I'm happy to report IT WORKED! She actually corrected herself immediately. Every once in a while she might start to pull, but then stops . I make a point of stopping often with the heel command and giving her lots of love and praise before continuing. BIG THANKS to everyone who helped me with this one.
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Old 10-20-2011, 01:32 AM   #2
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Old 10-20-2011, 03:44 AM   #3
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whoo! I always regret it when I take Tegan out on just a martingale instead of her prong. The walks are never enjoyable!
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Old 10-20-2011, 03:49 AM   #4
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thank you for the update!
I am really happy to hear that the prong collar works for her and you!
now lets see some pictures of Cleo
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Old 10-20-2011, 09:01 AM   #5
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YAYYYY! WOOT WOOT! note, never EVER leave her un attended or tied up ANYWHERE EVER wit hthe prong. i do suggest that you have a normal collar as well a her prong on at the same tiem!!! It helps the prong stay UP where it is 'posed to be, and can also be used IF you need to tie her somewhere for a min.
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Old 10-20-2011, 12:05 PM   #6
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YAY I am so glad its working I agree with Kamikaza about a normal collar as well, I use

Ella's Lead - Liberty's Attachment

to attach my regular collar to my lead, its cheap at $12 and looks really nice with an lead in the same color (I have a 2 foot and a traffic lead from Ella's lead as well and they are all in black and match perfect, and everything looks good with black so fancy collar's still look nice )
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Old 10-20-2011, 04:48 PM   #7
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great points kamikaze and elliehanna.

when I use Peanut's prong collar i use a caraibiner from his regular collar to his prong collars dead ring. that way if the prong ever fails i still have him attached to his leash
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:04 PM   #8
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great points kamikaze and elliehanna.when I use Peanut's prong collar i use a caraibiner from his regular collar to his prong collars dead ring. that way if the prong ever fails i still have him attached to his leash
What is a caraibiner?
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:09 PM   #9
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A carabiner or karabiner is a metal loop with a sprung or screwed gate that is used to quickly and reversibly connect components in safety-critical systems.
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:46 PM   #10
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I would be scared of where you attach the carabiner onto the prong, since the ring on the prong is the part that seems to be able to fail the easiest
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Old 10-20-2011, 05:59 PM   #11
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I used this on my two dogs...I used its to connect the prong collar to the regular collar...it worked great...i even had the prong collar fall off and the regular collar held.
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:06 PM   #12
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good, I am just wondering where you would connect it to the prong, that is the part I am not figuring out lol
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:11 PM   #13
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you connect it to the dead ring. which is the opposite of the one that you attach the leash to. (i hope that made sense i wish i had a picture)
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Old 10-20-2011, 06:18 PM   #14
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I am so happy the hear the the prong collar is working! Everyone is giving good advice on how to use it. So I will just add, PLEASE DO NOT GET LAZY ABOUT PROPERLY TRAINING YOUR DOG TO HEEL. It is important to realize that the prong is a tool, not a permanent solution to the problem. The goal is to train your dog to the point that you no long need this tool to keep him in control.

Keep up the good work
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