Equipment Q&As

Thank you for all the great information on your site. My question is about the prong collar and DD collar use. The prong collar takes a harder correction than the DD collar but it is recommended to have the leash hooked to both in case the prong collar comes off. I read that to use the DD collar you lift rather than jerk. However, if you jerk on the prong collar wouldn't that be jerking on the DD collar as well? Thanks, Linda

So glad I found Leerburg.com! I thought I knew how to raise a pup, had done so successfully but with (in hindsight) luckily pretty soft dogs. Husband decided "it was time" to get a pound puppy, so an 8 week old lab/hound/shep/pit mix came home with us from the downtown Detroit Humane Society last March. Of course I knew I would raise it but boy did I get more than I bargained for. I have 4 kids and a husband in denial. No one in his family "trains" their dogs but they always have huge lab...

Cindy, I'm trying to determine the proper size prong collar to order for my 7 month old border collie and had one question. Based on your sizing instructions, he measures a snug 14 behind the ears; this is the size I'm ordering my dominant dog collar in. However, I'm not so sure about the correct prong collar. Should I buy the 14? and add links, or go with the 18? and remove links to start? Does the difference in thickness of the links make more sense to order the larger collar as ...

Thanks for you wonderful website. I have a question about the dominant collar. My dog is a black Labrador. He is 10 month old. Since 3 months, we have been working with a trainer. Niki, that's his name, is VERY stubborn. It's taken time and hard work to "persuade" him do something. He keeps testing the boundaries every day. One problem we are having is that he pulls us (me and my wife) while walking him on a leash. It's even a bigger problem when he sees a cat/another dog/something he ...

Hi, I recently purchased the dominant dog collar and am unsure as to how to put it on. With the traditional choke collar, you are supposed to put it on the dog so that it forms a "p" as you face the dog. Does the same hold true for the dominant dog collar? It appears to be put on both ways in the video on your website... but I don't know if the video gets flipped at any time. I appreciate your help. Carol

Hello Cindy, I just spoke with the personnel at your office to complete our video and orbee ball order. We're very excited to receive them! After reading through numerous Q & A`s on your website; I am understanding that it is better for the prong collar to be very snug, so that it remains in the correct position (behind ears and at jaw line), rather then be loose and have it slip down. As several other dog owners are experiencing, it feels like we are between link si...

Hi Cindy, I just read the weekly newsletter published today and related to the Q/A on the guy who's dog whines and whimpers when she sees another dog and I do not allow her to go since I do not allow her to meet and greet other dogs. My dog (14 months old now) does the same thing, but she is very loud and it sounds like someone is trying to kill her. Her lunging at another dog (all of this occurs on sidewalks) has diminished where I implemented your earlier recommendations to me; h...

Afternoon, I have purchased 3 of your DVDs and am very pleased with them. Question I have is the proper fit of the prong collar. I have a 16 month old 90 lb spaded female Shepherd and have been working with her since I got her at 2 months old. My question is that I know the collar is to fit snug behind the ears but to get the collar so it stays up there, it seems like the collar is to tight on her. Its like I can't place my fingers under it. I have the large collar so would that ...

Greetings Cindy, Really appreciate all your help you guys give us. I was wondering your opinion of using a DD collar for someone that is smaller in stature but has a big dog that pulls. Historically I would automatically use a pinch. Can one replace a pinch used for pulling, with a DD collar. P.S. I really enjoyed the video on proper sizing of the DD Collar. James

Dear Cindy, I have bought and watched all videos on dog training. I have two pekingese dogs and as you already know this breed has breath problems because of their 'pushed inside' nose. Can I use prong collar in this breed? Or is there something else, more appropriate in order to not cause any problems with their breathing? Thank you very much, Jenny

Your staff has been helpful, but they suggested I contact you directly with regard to buying a 2nd dominant dog collar for a Doberman stray, they mentioned you used to breed them, I picked up last year, http://www.flickr.com/photos/25276556@N05/3284791077/ I purchased a 13" dominant dog collar from your online store (as well as a video or two) and am pleased that it works as advertised with one slight issue, it's too long despite following the directions, measuring with string, and I am...

Hello Cindy, We are in the process of ordering a muzzle and I was speaking with the ladies at your office. They suggested I contact you about my question on collars. I have a German Shepherd and have just adopted a Ridgeback Shepherd mix. The German Shepherd is not accepting the new addition and has attacked him several times. She is wearing a cloth muzzle now when they are together, but we are ordering a plastic or wire for her. When she is in the house (which is ...

Hi, I have a Maltese 5yr old and I have a prong collar for training. Is there a correct way the prongs should face when on the dogs neck? i.e. towards me? Thanks James

I recently purchased the SS Buckle Prong w/ DD collar from your website. Before I ordered, I measured Sadie (a 15 month old Doberman) using instructions from your ebook on proper fit/position for a prong collar. Her neck measured 14 inches. I knew I would have to remove several links to get the correct fit since the collar measures 17 inches. I wanted the buckle collar because I have trouble with arthritis in my thumbs, so pinching the links to attach the collar is sometimes painful. ...

Hi, Is the dominant dog collar designed to replace the fur saver collar? I was interested in purchasing a prong collar for some pulling issues I am having with my seven month old GSD. I wanted to use the dominant dog collar as a backup for the prong. My dog is not aggressive to people or animals although he does pull to get to other dogs to investigate/play. I already have your Pack Structure DVD which I like but I need a little extra help. Also my club recommended a fur saver rather then ...

Hi Cindy, The prong collar; how do you know when its too tight? I took a link out tonight because Bruno is so furry right now and it seemed to keep falling too low on the neck. Also, I'm going to order a dominant dog collar to use with the prong collar; does it have to be used with the lead through both places on the prong and also on the dominant dog collar? Thanks for your time. Lori Indiana

Hello Cindy, I have a 2.3 year old "trained" German Shepard that need some re-training, two bad habits jumping up & trying to drag you where he wants to go (like into open door in house or auto). We got him from an older couple that couldn't keep him any longer. We've bought 3 of your DVDs (all excellent) and we've picked out some more for later. We've bought a Dogtra E collar, and a quick release prong collar Extra heavy. Currently ordered your Leerburg Dominant Dog ...

Hello! I've gotten so much out of your site and the Basic Dog Obedience DVD. It has helped me so much with my 18 month old rescue Weimaraner. I also got a hold of "Don Sullivan's Perfect Dog" (theperfectdog.com) and while I appreciate the plastic 'kinder gentler' prong collar that comes with this, I found his training advice to be less helpful than what I learned from your DVDs. In particular was his emphasis on never using treats. Joe and I have been working on retrieving work and...

Hello, I have a 5 year old ..3 lb. 4 oz Yorkshire Terrier. Can you recommend a training collar for this size dog please? Thank you, Forrest

Hi Cindy, I have two dogs - west highland terrier and pit-bull-coon hound mix (88 pounds). I use the gentle leader and pretty much it works and one time he got loose I think because my husband didn't attach it right, fortunately it had a second mini leash that connected to his collar and I held on to it. Because of that I always have this fear now and it makes walks torture. The little dog Snowflake, gets Bear more excited by her behavior. He does occasionally try to lunge at the c...