After a few minutes with the prong collar, my dog starts to scratch like mad to get it off. Any suggestions on desensitizing him?

Hello Cindy.

It is always a pleasure to get your newsletters.

Today I have a quick question. My dog does not like to wear the prong collar. He does not mind me putting it on him. I followed your instructions on how to fit it. At first, he does great. You can walk him with just one finger on the leash, but after a few minutes, he scratches like mad trying to get rid of it. I can redirect his attention and he will stop for awhile, but soon after, he scratches again. It looks like he is trying to slip the collar over his head to get rid of it. Do you have any suggestions to desensitize him?

Thanks,
Laurent.