[ SHOWGSD-L ] Prong collars and Laura
- From: Werner Sommers <wernersommers@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <showgsd-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:40:17 -0700 (PDT)
I will forever disagree with you!
However I do respect your right to say what you want.
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Laura ...wrote.
I am late on this subject but I totally disagree. A prong/pinch collar, when
used correctly, can be a very useful training tool. I work with many large
breed and tough dogs, including Rotties and Pits. A prong/pinch collar
imitates Mom's control of her pups or the Pack leader's control of the pack.
In nature, the alpha dog grabs the neck to control pups and any dog who
challengers to their authority. The pinch collar simulates that control. The
pinch collar also allows the dog to self-correct.
Many years ago, I had a very HARD Lab. I took him to a trainer who believed in
physical force to train. ( She is now judge of GSD's.) She caused permanent
neck damage to my dog by stringing him up on a choke chain and swinging him
around, to get him to comply to her demands. He could never get past a CD in
obeidience due to his pain and long term injuries.
I have used a pinch collar on a few dogs since then. I got compliance quickly
as they mostly self corrected. It did not take away from the dog moving out in
front of me, it just gave them control. I do not string them up on a pinch nor
do I have to be overly physical in corrections. Within one or two sessions,
the dog understands the plan and no longer needs the pinch collar. Some dogs
take longer, especially with pet people. However, once they understand who is
in charge, the pinch collar is no longer needed, even for tough dogs. It is
not for every dog but it is a good tool for dogs who need control.
Laura
Werner
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