Just to clarify... the lady is able to "contain" the dog after a fashion; she's very determined. She would just like to get greater control than she has right now.
Also, the dog has a great temperament and is no threat to people or other dogs.
OK, no pouncing? Whew (exhaling slowly). The reason I think a head collar may be appropriate in this particular situation, is that it would give her a great deal of control, and reduce the dog's pulling substantially. It sounds like this dog has a lot of neck muscle, which would protect him from injury should he hit the end of the lead with the head collar on. Also, by having such a great degree of control over him, she would be able to focus on building his focus on her, rather than on whether or not she is being pulled. Later, once she has gotten through to him and gained a greater degree of psychological control, she could try switching back to prong. Just a thought.
The head collar would not be a substitute for training, but rather, would be a tool for circumventing the behavior that is getting in the way of training.
Here's my three cents. Tibetan Mastiffs are sheep guardian dogs. According to the dog history books, they have been doing this for centuries. Livestock guardian dogs are bred to think for themselves, period. This is not a dog inclined to follow direction. Hard corrections may be followed up by indignation, resentment, even aggression. It's not within their temperment to want to please humans. I'd say use a prong to decrease the pull on the leash, and try food reward if the reaction is in the right direction. I don't think you can change this dog too much, his interests are in a whole different ball park. Susan
Thanks everybody for keeping the suggestions coming... this is not a bad dog by any means, just stubborn and difficult to work with. My friend appreciates all of your input.
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Sorry that should have read: . . .zip collar (nylon choke).
Thats what I call them. Ziiip. . .and cartoon eye popping with red faced choke grimace.
The nylon choke collar isn't exactly the best, but if used carefully you can really get the dogs attention with a few pops. If you don't break his neck inards. . . Won't get clogged up in the hair either.
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