Should I use a Prong collar in the drive building?

No, there should be no pain involved with the drive building phase of training. If the dog has a prong on, turn it around so the flat side is against the dog's neck.



Additionally, a prong collar HARDENS a dog's neck. It teaches them to ignore leash pressure on the neck (which we need in heeling).



Bottom line is a prong collar often OVER STIMULATES a dog and causes it to get hectic. All of your beginning bite work should be done on a harness.