April 12, 2011
Should I use a Prong collar in the drive building?
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Should I use a prong collar in the drive building? ![Ed](https://leerburg.com/Photos/articles/authors/edfrawley.jpg)
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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.
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.
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