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A Message from Ed Frawley on Prong Collars

Additional sizing and product information can be found below after Ed's message.

I call using a prong collar "Power Steering for Dogs." A prong is probably the most misunderstood training tool there is in dog work, next to the whip. So many people take one look at it and say, "Oh! I could never use that on my dog!" Then when I explain how it's used and why, they call back and say "Ed, this is the greatest thing since sliced bread!"

I get asked all the time if a prong collar is appropriate for puppies. The answer is very simple. If properly used, a prong is one of the most humane and effect training tools there are. Can it be abused? Absolutely. Any training tool can be abused. If you want to learn how to train with a prong collar, enroll in my Basic Dog Obedience course.

When a prong collar is used in training, the handler must first realize that a dog who required a level 8 correction before will now, with a prong, probably require a level 2 or level 3 correction. What this means is that a strong dog that had so much drive that it was too much for a small person to handle is now easily controllable without a lot of effort.

If you are a new Schutzhund trainer or a police service dog handler, you are going to need a prong collar.

The first people I usually recommend for the prong collars have 3 to 4 month old pups that pull them down the street when they take them for a walk. These dogs need a prong. There is no correction needed from the handler when a prong is worn during walks. The pup (or dog) gives itself a correction when he hits the end of the leash.

When this happens, the handler is there to soothe the shock with praise if the pup yelps. Within one training session every dog is going to be walking slowly by his handler, there is no longer any pulling. In addition the handler is not the bad guy in this work. How could he be? He is soothing and praising the dog after it yelped from a self-induced correction when it hit the end of the leash?

Older dogs sometimes need a prong collar when normal corrections with a choke collar do not have the intended results (which means they do not effect the dog). My feeling is that any time a dog requires a level 7 correction for normal training, he needs to be worked with a prong collar from that point on.

It's the job of the handler to read their dog. New handlers tend to go out and give the same level of correction with a prong that they did with a choke collar. This is unfair to the dog.

A prong collar is designed to be snug, almost tight, on the dog's neck. Many handlers need to take a link or two out of the collar to get the correct fit. Keep these links. If you have a young dog, you will probably need to use them when the dog grows up. The point is that if a prong collar is too loose on a dog's neck, the collar loses its effectiveness.

Some dogs have very large necks, if you have such a dog you may have to purchase additional links for the collars which can be purchased separately.

With regards,

Regards, Ed Frawley

Ed Frawley, Owner of Leerburg
Learn more about Ed and Leerburg

Prong collars do not apply pressure to the dogs trachea, making them a safe alternative to a slip collar, and much safer than allowing your dog to pull into a flat collar which can cause permanent damage to the dogs wind pipe. Instead a prong collar tightens, creating a pinching sensation that is instantly released once the dog “yields to the leash” or stops pulling.

Leerburg strongly recommends using a backup collar any time you are using a prong collar is on your dog. For more information on back up collars and why we recommend them check out some of our free streaming videos on the proper use of a prong collar as well as the prong collar leash. We recommend Leerburg’s Dominant Dog Collar.

Prong collars should NOT be used with a retractable (flexi) lead.

For more information on how to size a prong collar, read our article here.

Dog training is never without risk of injury. Do not attempt these techniques yourself without consulting a professional. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot be responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.

Sizing

For more information on sizing, see our article How to Fit a Prong Collar.

The buckle will replace the flat plate and will add 1.25 inches to your existing Herm Sprenger collar.

SizeCollar MeasurementLink ThicknessLink Length
MediumNeck Size Up To: 19.25" (including buckle)3mm1 7/16"
LargeNeck Size Up To: 20.25" (including buckle)3.2mm1 1/2"
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4 stars
Verified Purchase
November 18, 2021
Style: Med Chrome w/ Buckle
Adding a clip made it so much easier to put the collar on. It makes starting a walk much less stressful.
4 stars
August 14, 2021
Style: Lg Curogan w/ buckle
This is perfect, thank you. So easy to remove/put on my dog. Without the quick-release, I feel bad because I feel like I'm tugging on the prong collar a bit when I'm trying to put it on him.
4 stars
July 05, 2021
Excellent prong collar. This easy snap prong collar is great for my family members who didn't have hands strong enough to attach regular prongs together. You don't loose the effectiveness of the collar like other gimmick collars. Definitely recommend.
4 stars
May 22, 2021
Style: Black BUCKLE ONLY
Makes putting my herm sprenger on so much faster!!! Love it!
4 stars
Verified Purchase
May 11, 2021
So much easier than bending the prongs the old fashioned way on a high energy doggo! Makes quick easy work of putting on and taking off the prong collar. Leerburg has done it again with this little jewel!
4 stars
April 02, 2021
Style: Chrome BUCKLE ONLY
Just what I needed for my 3.2mm Herm Sprenger prong collar, thank you! This easy release buckle makes it so much easier to put on my dog. Shipping was super fast!
4 stars
March 09, 2021
Style: Chrome BUCKLE ONLY
The quality of these buckles is very high. Nice overall look, feels secure, and most importantly it makes the collar so much easier to put on and take off which reduces the time the dog has to hold still. My fingers and my dog say thank you!
4 stars
Verified Purchase
February 18, 2021
Style: Med Chrome w/ Buckle
Item quality is fantastic, I didn’t need customer service this time BUT I received it last time with a buckle that I required an extra piece and I was so impressed with how great the service was.
5 star rating
8 reviews (Write a review)

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