I always say the same thing when some one tries to "educate" me on the evils of my prong or remote trainers:
I very kindly but firmly tell them that this is what works best for situation. If they still persist I tell them to run along now and play hide and go @#*! themselves! Usually the first works if you say it confidently.
I love Jan's response though I think I might use that one.
The funny part is that when some one is coming up to tell me how bad my my collars are they are usually dragged away from me by their dog who is on a flat collar!
Everyone should try to be as good as their dog thinks they are.
Jan Williamson Webboard User Reg: 08-10-2005
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Actually, I think I would rather have someone tell me that the prong is abusive rather than the following conversation, which has happened several times with animal-uneducated people:
“That looks like it hurts.”
“It doesn’t.”
“It doesn’t bother the dog?”
“No.”
“Why not?”
Then I feel compelled to launch into a long explanation about the use of a prong collar for the simple reason that “Because I said so” only works with your kids.
Sometimes ‘know-it-alls’ really are easier on your nerves.
Carol Boche Webboard User Reg: 10-30-2005
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You could matter of factly tell them, "Well, at least I do not have to sharpen the prong points anymore, the vet bills from puncture wounds was getting enormous!!!"
But I like the "It worked so well on the kids." the best...
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Diane Joslin Webboard User Reg: 01-09-2007
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I started out trying to walk my puppy in the neighborhood on just a flat collar - impossible - he was pulling my arm off and I was getting blisters on my hand from the leather leash. Neighbors would comment, "wow, haven't you ever watched "The Dog Whisperer"? Then after he got a little older (around 4 months old), I started using the prong collar. What a difference! Now the same neighbors say, "Wow, you've really trained him to walk nicely with you. What's your secret?" Then I point out the prong collar. "But doesn't that hurt him?" Nope, not unless he pulls against it which he obviously does not want to do.
Several years ago when I knew nothing about prong collars and how they were supposed to fit, I used one on our pitbull when we went on an organized dog walk to raise money for the local shelters. At that time, I tied a pretty red bandana around his neck with the prong collar underneath so it wouldn't show. I instinctively knew that I would be hassled by other dog owners who did not know what they were talking about!
Amber Morgan Webboard User Reg: 10-18-2006
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How about, "If I take it off, he eats know-it-all a$$holes."
Actually, the first time I had someone give me crap my response was:
"You know, the first time I saw a prong on a dog I thought it looked inhumane, too. But my response was to go and educate myself on the subject instead of being an a$$ about something I knew nothing about. You should try it."
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