How to use the Prong Collar To Train Your Dog

Prong Collar Training Tips

How do you stop leash-pulling with your dog? Watch Tom Davis introduce the prong collar to a German Shepherd (GSD) while dog training. You must introduce that prong collar correctly for it to be a safe effective training tool for your dog.

There are a few things you should know about using a prong collar.
1. Always check your collar to make sure it’s securely connected and not too loose.

2. If it is too loose, it will create pressure points at the front of your dog's neck and can cut off their air supply.

3. You should never leave a dog unattended with a prong collar on.

4. Do not use a prong collar to discipline or punish your dog, unless you have professional assistance from a trained animal behaviorist or trainer.

5. If your dog is an aggressive dog, a prong collar may actually increase their aggression.

6. If you have a small dog, the prong collar can be very cumbersome to put on and take off.

7. If your dog has sensitive skin or a thin coat, the prong collar can be uncomfortable.

8. Conclusion: When used correctly, a prong collar is one of the most humane tools on the market for training your dog. It is only harmful when misused or used in inappropriate ways. Fortunately, there are many alternatives to the prong collar that can be just as effective for training your dog without harming them.

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[the.canine.corner]

I was very anti-training tools until I found your videos (as I was told by the positive-only community that they were abusive). After lots of research, I got a prong for my Pyrenees and it helped us so much with her fixation on cat and other dogs! Now we have way better communication and she understands leash pressure a lot better, too. Thank you so much for your content, as your videos have helped me to be a better trainer for my pup 💙

[Ms.OliversLife]

When I met you, I told you this prong collar changed my life. Just this one piece of equipment changed my relationship with my GSD. It doesn’t hurt him. It doesn’t “make it worse” or encourage aggressive behavior. It lets him know I’m in charge and he TOTALLY obeys me now. Every time. Without this help, I wouldn’t have been able to keep him. I was SO pro-positive before I learned the truth about this collar. Anyone who is worried, please don’t be. I see the light!!!!

[Canutothepitbull]

I have two pitbulls and one of my dogs has always pulled so hard when walking on a leash. We have tried everything-from reward only training, to harness, to pulling as hard as we can with a nylon collar to try and correct him. I didn't realize that what my pitbull needed was a prong collar to finally correct him with minimal effort. The prong collar is honestly life changing when used correctly. I was able to walk him around the neighborhood successfully with very few corrections. I'm beyond astonished. Thank you for this video

[mandeehusky]

I was anti prong until I started losing feeling in my hands and arms from nerve damage. My dog was awesome on a lose leash until I was bedridden with a relapse. Other people had to walk him. He didn't want to walk for them. But when i was better he pulled horribly being impatient from the freedom he was getting with others. I had to restore my training methods but i was 40% weaker in my arms and body strength. The prong makes up the difference without my arms being pulled out of the socket or causing me to fall. The prong is awesome. Within 15-20 min later you would think I swapped dogs after just the first time on the prong. Yes, the first time the tension touched his neck, he looked around like "what was that." Never a screaming painful yelp even when over excited. One day, his cattle dog buddy caming racing up from behind play. He bowed wanting to play back, I put him in a sit, switch to a flat collar, remove his prong collar so they play. But only after I was confident that he knows to Come when called, what Off and Leave it means! He was only 8mo old then. I'd had him for 3mo only. But he was never given a chance to play w any big dogs but he was with his sister and parents until he was 6mo old. I'm a small 5'2 woman with cane. Just yesterday he slipped out of a new collar I didn't realize wasn't tight enough. I didnt have my prong with me. This was his first time off leash without permission. The ringleader was a female husky 18mo old. The dogs made one quick lap around the very large open yard. I move rather slowly from my medical issues I moved about 25 ft closer to the dogs, while quickly tightening the collar another 1.5 inches. Most people dont realize a huskys head and neck are very similar in size which makes them great escape artists. I called his name and said Come once! He came right back, directly into my hands so I could grab his collar, leash him and he sat without me saying anything. Everyone witnessing it was shocked. He caught his breath and gave him treats. This was his first time meeting this female dog. I was told she runs free out in the country all the time and takes down full grown sheep. The rest of the day she not only came up begging him to play even more but I wasn't going to let him back off leash. I put him on a 20ft cable so they could still interact while supervised without the big run. I figured out all her talking and behavior was pure jealousy. If I'd pet my boy, she would push in to be petted too. But she would then body block him by fully getting as close to my legs for all the attention. Thankfully my boy shows no sign of jealousy. He sat and watched me groom her undercoat with brushes which she was so attention starved she milked up every second. I groomed him after so he didn't feel left out. It was an awesome day and all the training paid off. When playing she would tell him no when she didn't want him climbing on her, and they both stopped if I said no or off. She responded and respected commands very quickly and mellowed out. I wish I could have met with the owners and brought her home. But one husky is enough for me. My boy is fixed and never once mounted her or hugged her. Because he listened to her and they both listened to my commands.

[americanmaceire]

My mother decided to get a Great Dane as a 75yo was pulled over 3 times then today. Ive been telling her since she got the dog to get a prong collar. Today was the last straw for her to finally listen to me.Thank you for saying it doesnt hurt was her main concern.

[KevinCole-cyty]

I have a German shepherd/Rott mix who is 21 months old and 100 pounds. He is leash aggressive, and I bought a prong collar. However, after watching this video, I see that I have been using it improperly. This video helped with control on the very first walk. Still, a lot of work is needed, but now the collar will work as designed. Thank you.

[lynnavedisian]

Thank you Tom! I was the first example of a PULLING DOG in your video today, and I can tell you all the prong collar changed my life and BUSTER’S life as well! No more fights, and we enjoy our walks together now, Tom is just the best…!

[adrianmendoza]

Just got a pit bul/lab mix puppy, started using the prong collar and I noticed the difference right away. Thank you

[gintareverikaite]

I do remember when we were planning to get a dog i was already researching YouTube for a good trainer that given tips and tricks will sound logical and understandable. I was very happy when I found Tom Davis. You really changed my point of view on prong collars! And I can't imagine life without it now. Our dog is Anatolian shepherd and she has a lot of power, without prong we would be dragged everywhere. Now she never pulls, she listens for commands and even she can be of leash with remote collar on. I'm very happy and cannot recommend you more for everyone. You truly are the the pro dog trainer ❤

[rickkral]

Big help thank you. I have a 1 year old, 160 pound Corso that pulls on walks and can get aggressive at times. I purchased the HS collar and will watch your videos to make sure Im training him correctly

[sierrayoung]

I was always too scared to use a prong collar until I saw your tutorial videos. It has completely changed walking my huskies. Please post more, I appreciate your videos so much!!!

[johntabolt]

We had difficulty walking our new 4year old rescue. She had bad walking habits and the prong collar has helped us tremendously.

[spectral_moss]

I like how condensed this is, straight to the point. Very helpful to refresh my knowledge for the shelter dogs I work with.

[NateSchoemer]

This is easily one of the best videos I've seen on the prong collar! Nice work!

[danikettunen]

HS Prong collar was a total game changer for my dog. These videos are a gold mine for anyone willing to learn.

[barbaralafferty]

Great video! I did work with a trainer who did not like prong collars. Barb Lafferty

[Illumynatii]

Thank you for this video. I rescued a German Shepard 1 year ago and using the prong collar with her gave me the first glimpses of the potential both her and I had to be able to grow in her training. That along with more research into training (both through your videos and other resources) has gotten us to a point where now she regularly gets compliments on her obedience. Being reactive to other dogs, the obedience along with this as a tool has made a world of difference in both her life and mine. Thank you for all that you do

[NotFallingit]

I’m in Australia and watch your videos back to back. I waited for 8 years to be in the right life position to buy my dog, I now have a working line GSD.
Wish I was in the US to do one on one training with you but since I’m not, the Zoom would be AWESOME.

[lkschroeders]

I have a reactive, aggressive pit bull mix who is a leash puller nightmare. I have been brought to tears on many occasions on what to do with/how to handle him. As lovable as he is with us, it’s everyone and everything else that sets him off. I am going to get this collar and follow your videos and pray that this first step will begin his transformation.

[johnkanderson]

This helped me convince my wife to use one for our 1yr old GSD who's super dog aggro and I can't thank you enough! <3