Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
Posts: 4531
Loc: South Dakota, USA
Offline
Hi Jaime
What is making you feel that you need a prong collar for your pup?
Sometimes there are ways to fix some things without the use of a prong, so I figured I would start there.
Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
Mike J Schoonbrood Webboard User Reg: 04-30-2005
Posts: 2784
Loc: Toronto, ON
Offline
Personally, I wait till 12 months, or whenever the dog needs it, whichever is LATER.
Some people are OK with starting at 6 months, but as Carol said, most issues at that age are solvable without the use of a prong. Puppyhood is about learning, not compulsioning.
well He already knows how to sit, down, come and place commands, however when we are at the park or somewhere outside our backyard he does not respond. In addition, when I take him on leash for a walk every time he sees a car moving he tries to chase it. That´s why I thought that with a prong these behavior would stop.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
Posts: 31571
Loc: North-Central coast of California
Offline
Quote: jaime caraveo
Hi,
well He already knows how to sit, down, come and place commands, however when we are at the park or somewhere outside our backyard he does not respond. In addition, when I take him on leash for a walk every time he sees a car moving he tries to chase it. That´s why I thought that with a prong these behavior would stop.
Well, the first part, about the commands under distraction, is something you can be working on like this:
You can introduce distractions to the setting very gradually as you train these commands. You could have a human come outside and walk around; you could have someone play with a toy far enough away so that he still performs, and gradually move closer; you can have someone walk their dog past..... each thing is done slowly and gradually.
Then you want to remember that "sit," in one spot (the yard) may just mean "sit in the yard" to the dog. It may not mean "sit in the park" yet at all, to the dog.
Have you done all the commands in different venues? You can do them in the living room, on the porch, upstairs..... THEN, when he does the wanted action everywhere, you start to know that he "knows the command."
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
Posts: 4531
Loc: South Dakota, USA
Offline
One of the other things you want to remember is, you want to get your dog/puppy's attention before he escalates into a "hard to" or "out of" control monster.
Once the dog is like this, you have passed the point of being able to control the situation and the dog learns that he can become unruly.
Make sure you pay attention to your surroundings and if you see something that may trigger the dog, get the dogs attention and and do something really fun to keep his attention on you. Even if you have to walk the other way, away from the distraction, that is okay.
Until The Tale of the Lioness is told, the Story will Always Glorfy the Hunter
When purchasing any product from Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. it is understood
that any and all products sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. are sold in Dunn
County Wisconsin, USA. Any and all legal action taken against Leerburg Enterprises,
Inc. concerning the purchase or use of these products must take place in Dunn
County, Wisconsin. If customers do not agree with this policy they should not
purchase Leerburg Ent. Inc. products.
Dog Training is never without risk of injury. Do not use any of the products
sold by Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. without consulting a local professional.
The training methods shown in the Leerburg Ent. Inc. DVD’s are meant
to be used with a local instructor or trainer. Leerburg Enterprises, Inc. cannot
be held responsible for accidents or injuries to humans and/or animals.
Copyright 2010 Leerburg® Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. All photos and content on leerburg.com are part of a registered copyright owned by Leerburg Enterprise, Inc.
By accessing any information within Leerburg.com, you agree to abide by the
Leerburg.com Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
prong on puppies
Top
Previous Topic
Index
Next Topic
.jpg)
