How Do You Use A Prong Collar?
A prong collar may look like a fairly intimidating device, but it’s actually much more gentle and effective than a choke collar. It’s important to learn how to use one properly, so that you don’t injure your dog unintentionally. Before using a prong collar, you may want to consider other training aids on the market, and use the gentlest training aid that’s effective with your pet. Read on to learn how to use a prong collar. Purchase a prong collar that has a swivel ring attachment. For an added measure of safety, thread a nylon collar through the links of the prong collar and attach it to the same leash. Place the collar around your dog’s neck by opening one of the links, placing it over your dog’s neck and re-fastening the link. Slipping the collar over the dog’s head is not the proper way to use a prong collar, and runs the risk of injuring the dog’s eyes. Adjust the collar so that it fits snugly, but know that you should be able to fit one finger between the collar and the dog’s ski
