There was a time when I thought the prong collar was a hideous torture device. It just looked so wicked and I thought for sure that it would hurt any dog. Alden had been wanting me to try it but I refused. Katie is somewhat difficult to walk but I can control her. Tori, on the other hand is completely uncontollable. I am not exaggerating. It wouldn't matter how much I had worked with her or if I had treats in my hand. All that girl wants to do is go, go and go. She pulls so hard and actually gets her belly down low to the ground to pull as hard as she can. I beleive she is a true sled dog . It was very embarrassing not to be able to walk her properly and I certainly could not walk both of the girls together. I went to visit a very close friend and she asked me if I had ever tried the prong collar. I told her how I felt about it, but she showed me how to use it and told me to just give it a try and let me borrow hers. So, I did. Well, let me tell you that it was the best thing that the girls and I ever got! I can now walk Tori with no problems what so ever. It worked so well that I immediately went and got one for Katie. I have never seen either of my girls show any signs of pain or distress when they are wearing their prong collars. Every time they see us get the prong collars out they get super excited because they know it means WALK TIME. The best part about it is that I can now walk both Katie and Tori at the same time all by myself! I love it!!!

I am not saying what is right or wrong all I am saying is that I don't believe it is cruel and it works for me. I would also like to add that I would hope the no one would look down on me because I use these collars. Anyone who knows me even a little bit knows how much I love my girls. They mean everything to me and I would never ever hurt them.

Robin