For disciplinary purposes, would you recommend that our dog also wear a prong collar or the dominant dog collar?

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 where most of her aggressive behavior is exhibited), we have drag lines on both dogs and the muzzle and a regular buckle collar. For disciplinary purposes, would you recommend that she also wear a prong collar or the dominant dog collar? She does not seems to have a problem with the prong in terms of reacting to it. My thought was that the dominant dog collar might be more comfortable (when not in use) and also not have her be as aware that she has it on and easier for us as she goes in and out (and I don't like to send her outside in the yard with a prong collar on. But I also don't want to use a stronger correction than needed.

Your advice would be appreciated.

Thanks,
JoAnne