i bought a prong collar

[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.