i bought a prong collar

[lute]

I don't particurally like them but I feel sometimes they are needed. I don't think your bad. Roxey had one when she was younger and Bon still has one (well that is until his new Blocky Collar comes in).

what's a blocky collar?

[anna_66]

what's a blocky collar?

It's just the name of the company that makes the collars. The one we got is a martingale style but it's made especially for BIG DOGS.
Here's the one we got...Blocky Dual Grip
I like it because it does the work of a prong collar with the prongs

[dab_20]

Is a prong collar the same as a choker collar?

[LeahMM]

Is a prong collar the same as a choker collar?

NO! Chokers are just that and they can cause serious damage to the larynx. If used properly the prong collar works wonders. I used them on my dogs for leash training. What it does is if your dog pulls, the pinch collar gives a suttle pinch to get their attention.

[dab_20]

NO! Chokers are just that and they can cause serious damage to the larynx. If used properly the prong collar works wonders. I used them on my dogs for leash training. What it does is if your dog pulls, the pinch collar gives a suttle pinch to get their attention.

I see, thanks. I wish they had those at the humane society! We have labs all the time and one time we had a redbone coonhound that was STRONG. It's really hard for us to walk them because they are too strong.

[Logan]

I haven't used a prong collar in a long time, but I cetainly did when training my Golden Retrievers. The chain collar (choke type) didn't even affect them. They are not trained greatly right now, but they are at least polite!

Logan

[lute]

Logan, the choke collar worked good for my Gracie. she had been on a show collar since she was a puppy. she's easy to handle.

LeahMM, i agree that prong collars are a lot more effective and less dangerous than choke collars. lots more people use the choke collars more than the prong collars because they are cheaper and don't look at "mean"

Anna- ah, i've seen those before. i just didn't know wha they were called.

dab_20, you can buy a prong collar to use at the shelter. but DON'T leave it there! someone would more than likely use it unproperly and hurt a dog. they aren't really expensive.