I can only say I am in shock. We have a 5 year old Lab/pit/hound mix that lived free on about 2 acres of land for her entire life until 4 months ago. We sold our house in this crazy market time and now have 2 kids and a dog staying in extended stay waiting for a home. She had never been on a leash in her life. We started with a loving animal that turned into a nightmare. She barked at everything and everyone. If a dog was within 100 feet she went crazy. I am strong but this dog was crazy. I was buying all kinds of halters and trying to walk and teach her. I was doing everything but nothing was working. Today I watched this video. You said you guaranteed this so I watched it. The advice was free. Your dog examples were not anything like mine. Your dogs were good dogs. Our dog is named "Dolly". She used to be a Dolly. The last four months she was the "Dolly from Hell". We all love her. But we seriously afraid of what she could do to someone or someone's dog. So within 30 minutes of watching your video I went out and got the new Herm Collar. I was alone. My wife and kids were gone. I came back and said to the "Dolly from Hell"; You are going for a new kind of a walk. I put it on and tried it in the room. Ok, she was usually ready to break the door down to go out. This time she seemed a bit less aggressive but not really a test. We walked to the stairway. We had to go down 3 flights of stairs that usually she pulled me down it. Today she started that and quickly realized that was not going to feel good. I went slow and did all the verbal kind words and stopped to give her treats. Then the exit door. Wow. No run and hit the door. We went outside where people would be and she started instantly obeying me. We walked for over 45 minutes and NEVER, NEVER a single problem. Coming to me when I called her. Sitting to get a treat. Walking when I said lets go. Stopping when I said stop. Sir, THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE HONESTLY HAVE A NEW DOG. Before I was doing everything wrong. She is a great dog. Thank you again, Sasha Coyle.
@@lance8774 I could see it. I have an elderly dog that used to pull like a truck to the point where she damaged her Treachea. I put her on a prong (herm has a Treachea guard and the martingale action further protects her) and she hasn't pulled since the first 5 minutes. Same process I tried on a flat previously. We've now fully moved to a harness to further protect her Treachea, but she still does not pull because of the foundation with the prong collar.
But remember for future reference, it’s the OWNER who trains the dog, NOT the TOOL. I got my dog a prong, just to clean up what he learned before, than after a little, I didn’t need it for either. I actually as of today, have no clue where it is in the house lmao.
I must thank Shield K9 for posting all these wonderful videos. I live in Niedersachsen Germany and am currently training my 13 week old GSD. She is a total Rockstar using these training techniques and I haven’t even used a prong collar. She even does a focused heel down a busy street with cars, bicycles, pedestrians und other dogs. I am legally obligated to take my pup to training school and thanks to Shield K9 we are ready to spank those classes!
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
The difference between you and other trainers on RUclips is, you effectively and clearly explain each step you're doing. There is no ambiguity in the way you teach. Mahalo!! 🌺😊🤙
He explained it very well that the prong collar should be high on the neck, but then when they demonstrated the final fit on the dog, it was WAY, WAY lower than it should be.
@annievan-maassen2751 it is NOT CRUEL when used correctly. The purpose is to signal the dog through pressure to focus on you. E collars and prong collars are very useful and are not cruel to manage a dog that ignores the handler. These tools refocus the dog to listen and pay attention. The idea that these tools are cruel comes from people that may have a degree in animal behavior but not a clue on how to manage and train a dog. They don't understand the theory or the use. I have trained police K9 MWD in the real world clicker training and positive only trainers would and have told clients to put a down or rehome it because their training DIDNT solve the problem. Do your research and use your brain
With all your years of experience, I was wondering if you could answer this question? Growing up,we were told to walk the dog on your right side, the owners would be between the dogs, to avoid any possible problems between 2 passing dogs. So why is most people walking there dogs on the left side?
Michael, that’s a great question! I have no idea why people would be taught to walk a dog on the right. Your scenario makes sense but I only know the way I was taught. In police work we always. Wanted to keep our weapon hand available for any unforeseen threats. The majority of folks being right handed- just makes sense. It really doesn’t explain the “leftys” though does it?
@@michaelsadach3571 Yeah the side your dog walks on doesn't really matter since sometimes you're walking against traffic, with traffic, in parking lots, at parks, etc. I train dogs to a heel on both along with a left command and right command. That way at any moment, you can have your dog switch from your left side to your right side into a heel. The centre command is also great for when there's no room on either side.
I have struggled for the last year and a half with my dog pulling on the leash. Walks have been so stressful for me and my dog. I have been hesitant to try a prong collar, but I watched this video and broke down and got one. OMG! Tried it the first time & it was amazing! Day 2 was even better! I practiced the snapping technique prior to getting a prong collar & it worked great! My dog & I have greatly improved our walks and has helped tremendously with behavior! Thank you! Thank you!
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 There are only two ways to train a fear aggressive hypersensitive dog that has never been leash trained. 1. Use a regular collar and yank the dog when she starts pulling, barking, and even running towards a fast moving object, say a motorcycle. The dog will sooner or later learn this and will pay attention to the leash, not the moving motorcycle or even the noise. 2. Use a prong collar and do the same thing. BTW, the regular collar is much more painful than the prong collar cause your dog will be choked by the regular collar while the prong collar will give your dog a sharp but not long-lasting or damaging pain. The goal is not to punish the dog, but to make your dog pay attention to the leash, instead of other distractions, like noise, moving objects, other barking dogs, .... Leash training aims not only at leash walking. It is also part of the obedience training. Dogs were bred by humans to obey strict orders to work specific tasks. If your dog doesn't respect you as the boss, there is no way you can control your dog under some crazy situations. Most working dogs are put into cages almost the entire day, except when they are let out to work. If you are thinking about being humane, don't get a dog. Get a cat instead. Cats don't need to be trained and will not be destructive or harmful to your family, the human society or themselves. I am not using the prong collar any more. But a regular collar is not much better. The only reason I don't use the prong collar is that it may raise the level of fear aggression of my dog. When my dog feels being controlled by the prong collar, her fear level will increase.
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 My dog was a powerful dog at 6 month still on a flat collar your method did not work my dog was pulling lunging towards roads motor cycles, flying leaves blowing past us on a windy day, Literally anything moveing bird flying she would jump up at it on road, It became a joke, So I got a slip chain and a prong she was trained in half an hour, My other dog we used your method it's a joke, Positive training! treats was used she now a 20 months old she fights with other dogs, she has bitten a family member, She Won't have her feet touched, she dominates certain people, Where as the prong trained dog is far more obedient recall is getting superb 8monthsold now, so seriously this way is best, As for the trainer he is saving dogs lives that people like you and co put into terrible predicaments GET A GRIP OF YOURSELF.
Really similar to how I was taught at a community center dog obedience class 35 years ago with my headstrong Golden Retriever male, sans treats and before anyone knew about prong collars. After a week or so, he was on my left knee always, with or without a leash. Same with a large Aussie male who was even more headstrong. Basically you're teaching the dog to remain focused on you, no matter the distractions. So simple to get thru to the dog, it makes me sad watching almost everyone struggle with out of control dogs on strained leashes, and believe me the majority DO NOT want any help!
@@Taureantiger888 Add 10-15 feet of rope to your leash so it's pretty long. Find a spot without people/other dogs like a quiet park. Start walking and when your dog is distracted and heads somewhere else, let him, then when the leash tightens, POWERFULLY force an about face (now facing you), praising your dog at that distance for paying attention to you. Shortly you'll notice your dog anticipating, not going to the end of rope+leash length. Shorten the amount of rope, eventually to just the leash. Then work on stops and turns. Now the dog is focused on you, the pack leader and recognizes you as such. Being pack animals, dogs are only happy when they understand their social position in the pack. Have fun!
@@fly1327 thanks for some reason my reply was removed or maybe it’s internet connection. We live by the lake so he’s on a longline of that length. On normal walks the prong has completely changed our walks for the better. On beach he gets extremely hyper focused on smells and dogs etc and he ignores corrections. He fixates on the dead fish on the beach… it’s very hard to snap him out of it. Mind you I’m a 5’4120lbs female so maybe my corrections aren’t as sharp as I think they are lol. But I started adding the sharp turns that I forgot to do prior to this and it’s helping. Will continue doing as you say. It’s just a matter of me improving as a handler tbh as this is my first puppy/dog.
@@fly1327your not using a prong collar when doing this though correct? I definitely have seen just moving in a different direction without prong and they learn to keep attention on you. Beckmans dogs teaches it. It's very effective
I have an amstaff that weighs 34kg lean muscle, 16months old. And I baby him heaps, you don't need those prong collars. I start walking him from 16 weeks always on a harness and he walks just fine. If you have to use a prong collar, it means you have been lazy as f#$k. People shouldn't have a pet if you can't get of your ring and walk it.
@Adam Lear Yikes, you have an obvious misunderstanding of canines and behavior if you think every single dog can walk nice on a harness without a communication tool like a prong. Fear mongering works, and you're an obvious example of that. I've met people who struggled to train their dogs with multiple R+ trainers for YEARS before deciding to use a prong because nothing else worked. They were recommended to euthanize their dog. Are they lazy? Try understanding the tool before assuming that it is some scary spiked torture tool because someone told you to. Most of the people that say prongs are bad make money off that false spread of information. Science based trainers, the creators of tools like front clip harnesses and 'gentle leaders' that work very much in the same way prongs do (pressure-release system), but, hey, they look much less scary. It's all marketing, and everyone in the dog training industry is trying to sell this point of view that plays with your emotions. That's why prongs, which are actually a really safe tool, are put in the spotlight while tools like haltis and gentleleaders are sold as 'force free' even though they use the same concept.
@@allison3054 it's obvious you hardly walk your dog. Amstaffs are amongst the worst pullers. Consistency is key and patience, if your animal don't listen, you haven't earnt it's respect. Sounds like you're lazy and impatient
@@adamlear7233 Good try, bud. Your experience with your ONE dog doesn't encompass every dog. I have an Am. Staff, so I'm not sure why you think you're so special? You've had your dog since 16 weeks. Not everyone is that lucky. Also, not sure why you're making digs at me when you're the one putting yourself on a pedestal. I walk my staffie on a flat collar daily, and work with other dogs regularly.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
Stumbled across this video and now I'm hooked. Wasn't a fan of choke collars and realized using them isn't abusive. You also took the time to really demonstrate how to work with your dog.
The prong collars aren't to sharp and when he explains which part clip the leash to on the chain that's because it's a "martingale " type collar which means yes it can get tighter but only tight enough to add that pressure or prevent them from slipping the collar not like typical chain choke collars that can continuously tighten and actually choke a dog out . This video is full of phenomenal information that is true and factual 👏👌
They _are_ abusive and unnecessary. Millions of dog owners living in countries where prong collars are rightfully illegal can still train their dogs without any of those tools, and without harsh pulling and popping on a dog's neck. It's just easier and works faster for people who are too lazy to invest more time in training and communicating.
Great job explaining this. The same method a K9 officer showed me with my GSD (German Sheperd Dog). I used it on my Rottie and my neighbor's pit bull. It worked every time. He taught me to use a fence pole on proper snapping using a slip collar as you showed in the beginning. Constantly changing directions as the dog starts to walk away is important to keep the dog's attention on you. K9 officer said the same thing you said on snapping as the dog gets to the end of the leash. Dogs learn to read the handler thru the leash. Dog doesn't understand verbal language the same as humans. They read emotions and sounds. They pick up on words but not sentences or compound words. You can say "good boy" positively and he/she will respond a certain way as a reward. Then you can say "good boy" in a rude manner and the dog will respond differently. Same words used but emotionally different. That's why people shouldn't use compound words like sit-down. Dogs can get confused if they should sit, lay down or stand on all 4 paws if they jump up on someone or the furniture. You probably cover some of this in other videos. This is the first one of yours I've seen. If anyone is still having issues after seeing this, I would highly recommend them to spend a few dollars and go seek out a certified trainer who uses this method even if it is you they contact for help because it is not the dog who needs training, it is the handler/owner who needs training on how to communicate with there pet. The cost is just pocket change compared to the damage a dog can do rather if it is material things or legal fees. Some counties will take your dog away and have them put down.
Thank you so much. My six year old golden doodle is a great dog -- except for walking on a leash especially in presence of rabbits, squirrels, or cats. Two snaps of the leashed prong collar and he was walking beautifully. Tonight was our third try with the prong collar and he was walking with a loose leash the whole time. When we got home I realized I had mistakenly put the collar on with the prongs pointing away from him -- and it still worked. I guess he is cured. Thanks again.
Watched this video before didn't take it in at first go watched again today as I was still struggling started today she did not even respond to her name but before end of walk she was at least coming back to her name long way to go thank you
So well explained. Some dogs can learn loose leash walking even on a harness. Pulling is bad, loose leash is good! I don't want to put a collar of any kind on my 11 week old puppy in case an accident puts him off collars. Already he is loose leash walking and learning leave it quite well on a harness . He is a very smart and agreeable puppy. I did use a prong on a 5 year old incorrigible rescue and it worked a charm used properly. Timing is everything! Every dog is different.
I've left so many comments on this one video--but this is THE BEST!!! I WISH I LIVED WITHIN A 5-8 HR DRIVE FROM ONTARIO (sadly, I don't). But I would 100% pay for a board & train from you. You explain & demonstrate SO WELL. I "subscribe" to several "top" "celebrity" trainers online--YOU are head & shoulders above the rest. When the heck will you get a Discover Channel or PBS Show???! Wonderful, thank you!!❤🐾❤
Love this video!!!! The most effective help I’ve proved with both my labs-1.5 yrs and 10 months. Took them out one morning for our usual walk and used your advice. IMMEDIATE change. Zero pulling ever since. Can’t thank you enough!!
Thank you for showing how to properly give a leash pop using the pole instead of a moving dog. It made everything crystal clear and I even went back to watch that portion more than once.
I am a trainer also and I think that you have a great setup! I also really enjoy watching you and your dogs at work. I personally don't use pronged collars because a lot of the people that I help their dogs for, are very sensitive and do not like pulling leashes or any form of correction devices. I think that it's pretty ridiculous, at the end of the day it's still there a dog though and some people are more sensitive and just don't understand dogs nature even though they decided to own one. Either way my job is always to help benefit the people's dogs and help show owners how to help their own dog as best as I can. I honestly would like some tips if you know any on How to 'train' people, because that is the only thing that ever gives me a hard time, dogs are the easy part! Anyways it's always nice to watch other dog trainers who actually know what they're doing! Have a great day and keep up the good work! ☺️❤️👍
That was a good job and I do one exercise at a time just like you showed me with my German shepherd and it works very nice I appreciate it keep senators new stuff and I keep working with him it really makes a world of difference
Absolutely god send your videos , been struggling with my pit bull and your explanation are so up to the mark . I am now using it for my daily walking with my buddy .. thanks a million ....
Great video explaining why 99% of your average dog owners should never be allowed to use prong collars or similar tools. In the wrong hands they are basically a torture device which will probably result in the dog having 0 respect for the handler. In the right hands they are incredibly effective and have saved a lot of dogs with "incurable" issues being destroyed. Just goes to show you, problem usually exists on 2 legs, not 4.
Nowhere does he ever say that the average dog owner should never be allowed to use prong collars or similar tools. He simply describes how to use one correctly.
@@randysandford4033 except that the title and thumbnail are kind of exactly that. Promising a stop to pulling..."instantly" Learning to use a prong collar is not instant. And not for all dog cases. This is irresponsible. But clicks.
Always had a female. Now I have a 7 month old male and wow have I seen a difference. But he’s turning out awesome. Definitely a difference between male and female. At least for me. Training wise. Nothing like a GS. Great with kids n family
Excellent video! This is how it’s done if you want a dog that is actually trained. Most important is proper technique and consistency. You have to challenge the dog and correct, every time. Praise the good!
Good demonstration and tips. When I use the "prong" collar I teach my clients the difference between a regular run of the mill prong and a Herm Sprenger collar. I demonstrate the 2 and educate them on why a Herm Sprenger collar is so much better and safer than a prong collar.
I have read most of the comments. I have a prong collar, which has to said my dog’s behaviour improves just for wearing it and I strongly believe it does not harm the dog. However, it suddenly dawned on me, why don’t I just do exactly the same as the trainer in the video without the prong collar. Guess what IT WORKED! Master the technique seems to be the answer. As soon as the dog starts to pull slacken the lead and give an appropriate tug. In my case it didn’t take long for the penny to drop. The eureka moment was when my dog realised its self that the lead was tight and stopped pulling. Win Win I would say.
Thank you for taking the time to make these educational videos. Not only are they educational on training, but also handling, and the thought processes of the animal at your hand. I’m looking to train my pup as a service animal with ptsd, alerting, and retrieving objects. Hopefully you have some videos on that too, and if not, maybe a good idea for new content. Thanks, again!
Just discovered ur channel. Thank u so much for this video!! I recently rescued a white German Shepherd about 6 months old. Only had her 3 months now and she's come a long way. But she's very aggressive to anyone who comes into my yard, friend or foe, so I've ordered a prong collar. And with ur help I now see how to use it. U have a subscriber! And to all those who say that this collar is cruel and abusive, they must not have watched ur video. The dogs u r working with r certainly not looking abused! Thanks again!!
Great explanations and demonstrations. If I see a handler and dog with a prong collar I watch carefully to see how they work as a team. If the handler keeps a straight leash with the prong all of the time, I immediately go to the other side of the street as I can see there could easily be problems. If I see them using the prong collar incorrectly I do the same.
Awesome Videos as usual. Simple, transparent, no drama. My puppy is going to be 4 months. Will use this tool when he is 5 months old. He pulls on the leash, i started with chock collar (pet-safe nylon) last couple of days. Seeing good improvement. I am not harsh on him though
Great job sir! I appreciate the way you speak on pressure as a tool when used properly, so that these new school trainers who believe in only using one of the four quadrants in training (all positive reinforcement) have a better understanding that when using "pressure", that doesn't mean using an abusive level of force. Good video.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124, unfortunately, that’s not all it takes. I have a half APBT and Half Great Pyrenees. Amazing dog. But true to form, he is as hard headed as they come! He’s one of the best dogs I’ve ever had but in the wrong hands (because of genetics) he could be a nightmare. I rescued him from the streets so I’m committed but I’ve had to be really as stubborn as he is to get his attention and in one instance, it saved his life.
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 No he's right, i did a couple things he did (b4 i even saw this). As for me, I don't use a leash at all! Even at night time when a deer shows up, or a bunny runs right passed my dog. Lucy knows to stick right by me. But it took about 8 months to completely be 100% confident 2 throw my leash in the garbage
Not all dogs Obey, and do exactly what your comment says; Thats about all i got 2 say 2 u.....lol...But, yes it's true for my dog. I literally threw away my dog leash, and that didnt happen by doing what u said.........
So cool that you showed the door piece to this. it could be it's own video! I teach my dogs that I go in first and they have to be invited, every time, so no one gets run over through doors. only calm animals are allowed back inside. i have not tried it with the leash yet... so this will be a good exercise. i show them with body language, and have reinforced with treats when they stay back and wait at the door until i say the release command or 'come in'. but this leash example is great!
I have worked with difficult dogs. I love prong collars. they are NOT bad when used appropriately. A small tug or jiggle gets their attention. a dog that dislocated my shoulder on the 1st attempt at walking turned into a sweet well mannered dog with appropriate pressure and release of the prong collar. I'm currently dealing with someone who thinks prongs are abusive and wants me to just use the 1000 treats method of training. it is infuriating as I think constant treats cause other problems as they cover over your inability to communicate what you want of the dog. I very rarely use treats when training. and all my dogs are well mannered.
i have a similar collar without the metal and my shepherd took to this after three or four walks. Its such a pleasure to walk him now as he needs the exercise to remain happy and strong. i think the shepherd part helped him as he seems very smart and eager to please. walk time is fun now. Thanks. when strangers come by, jogging or what have while we walk. I simply put him in a sit while they pass. then start back up with a little treat. Just do like they show you and remember they are dogs not people. the better trained the more you can enjoy and love them.
I think highly of your videos. This is the best prong collar training video that I have watched on RUclips r anywhere. Your presentations are well organised and clear. Thank you so much for this, I will be sending my clients to your channel.
Thank you, I have a Czechoslovakian shepherd & she is a bit tuffer to train then my rottweiler. And is definitely not food motivated but she Loves her red ball
FANTASTIC advice. I have shared your video..I adopted a White Siberian Husky from our local humane society. She was just under a year. She was from a breeder who sold her, and the buyer sold her and they sold her and sold her again .....so from birth to 6 months she was a cash cow...until the humane society got her. The breeder came to claim her but they wouldn't release her. She was adopted a few more times and brought back. So the girl spent the next five months in kennel...they are a great humane society and she has good gate manners...she is people friendly and other animal frindly but she had NO experience as a domestic. PLUS, I had to learn about the Husky and found they dont ever want to be trained..but I found out she is much like myself.....don't tell me what to do but give me reason to do it. Long story and I have only had her for a month but thanks to your training advice we are family now...she is coming along so well...I thank you....
Well done on not giving up. I am on Husky #5 as a rescue and they keep you on your toes. I'm also re-training gsd rescue and reading his book no non sense dog training. It was a pain to get digitally but got it in the end via his site / lulu and using app eboox to open the epub file. I'm enjoying the book and love how it has links to yt vids to show Nd talk about that section you just read in the book. Wished I found all this out earlier with my gsd as it would have saved lots of heartache. Its hard in uk (London) to find a decent trainer as they just don't seem to exist anywhere. Most seem to have woken up one morning and decided to give them the title of dog trainer behaviourist rehab blah blah blah and have no idea what is involved. I'm pleased you finally got your gorgeous Husky to a forever home and you are happy together. They are Cheeky, funny and loving dogs but watch for the fluff blow outs twice a year! It gets EVERYWHERE, food, clothing, drinks, your mouth in ya ears and in the fridge lol in this house its a condiment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video mate, the most informative leash pulling one I have ever seen and I have watched heaps of them. Really like the training example with dogs with no prior training.. Prong collar really is a great training tool and so misunderstood, my Boerboel works great on it.
@@thalassophile1665 I had worries, but decided to give it a try, best move I made, this is by far the best information video I have seen. might be worth a try if legal where you live, you may like me be impressed.
I have two large dogs with severe reactivity and I've followed many other videos, trainers (a few from RUclips), and techniques with commitment, but never have I had permanent results until a program like this. I actually learned some of this from another trainer, but this video captures it much better and I'm planning to work with Shield in someway going forward. I will say I think the other videos by Shield K9 on foundational ideas make this much more effective. I struggled with committing to a prong collar and some of the negative corrections emotionally having had some experience and in particular bad experience.
OH MY GOSH!! I've watched a million "training" videos, including Leersburg vids on prong collars--hands down, the BEST demonstration & explanation of how to use prong collar. We're using one with generally good results, but I hadn't really figured out how/when to correct (it's kind of been a "self-correction" when he lunges), and lately he's pulling a bit again (85% walk is "loose leash" vs 5% prior to prong collar, so has been definite improvement). Your "demonstration on the column is SPOT ON, will share with others!!❤❤❤
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 while your merhod might work on normal dogs, a verry high energy dog won't even notice you changing your direction especially if another dog is near him(or a squirrel) . Perhaps if you pop the normal leash on the dog it might work. The Haz method works a lot faster than yours. Lol
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 and keep in mind you are not hurting the dog but you are making the behaivior that is bad for you, unpleasent for the dog.That way the dog knows if he doesn't listen he will have to face the consequences.How do you make the bad behavior unpleasant for the dog with your method? A big gsd will barely even feel a normal collar. And also if you keep tension on the leash, when corecting the dog, it's just like i would tell you don't eat and i will eat in front of you. lol
I have no problem with others using prong collars when it is used correctly, sort of like a bit or spurs, but at the same time it completely and reasonably possible to train your dog to walk on a leash properly without one except for more difficult cases where all other methods have been exhausted. I used to use them on my dogs until I found that once I would relieve the pressure on the lead, the chains on the collar would get stuck and not loosen up without me having to manually relieve the pressure. The dogs ended up being more confused than anything since they had no sense relief from the correction. With that being said, I really enjoy this guy's videos. He gives really great, informative training videos that have helped me a lot when it comes to working with my new puppy.
Thank you we are so grateful that you posted this and other videos on the true facts and training of re active aggressive pups. We can really do this I have a bit of experience but every dog is different. Thanks again
My GSD is about 4 months old and this has completely changed the dog I own. He's a completely different animal now and he's so much more manageable. Do this.
@@kiddforeign6401 he was about 3 months. We got a 22” collar and removed links from it. He’s almost grown into it now at five months. He learns that things aren’t optional as soon as the collar goes on so we try to reinforce with the e collar or no collar at all. This is one of the best tools we’ve used for obedience.
@@ExGEO thanks for replying, I am getting a 8-9 week German Shepard puppy in about 2 weeks and our main concern is once the dog gets to be a pretty good strong sized dog, we want him to be as manageable and as obedient as possible will definitely give this a try since you were able to reply, thanks.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
It's so nice to actually see the process! Thank you! This has been the BEST dog training video on loose leash walking I've ever seen. I love how you use dogs that are untrained to explain the process. Also even with leash pops and pressure you see the dogs happy and eager to work for you!
Thanks for the video. I will be trying this. I've noticed when I do the pop he listens, when we get in a tug of war he's just in another world. I will try my best to communicate with my dog more. Thanks again!
As a former German Shepherd breeder and trainer, I can tell you that German Shepherds are predominantly praise motivated, food treats are not a big thing with these dogs generally speaking. So, give your German Sheperd lots of praise and show him or her that you really mean it. This behaviour on your part will be far more beneficial in your training regimen. I always used a nylon free slip collar rather than a prong collar and I would use the "pop" (although I called it 'TAG') technique in training and I always found it most effective. The secret is in the "TAGing."
I've seen many videos about this topic but I learn few new things in this one. I will give it a try...thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.🙏
Great video, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject & your techniques so concisely. I have working dogs that rarely get the chance to be in public, or on a leash, I'm actually getting a new to me breed that I think they'll benefit from with this type of training greatly.
I was afraid of the prong collar--I have a dozen "no-pull harnesses", tried "gentle leader", martingales, chain collar---my 90 lb German Shepherd was injuring me 1-3 times weekly, nothing worked. Some of my injuries were pretty significant. Prong Colar was literal life saver. He still totally enjoys his walks, but I haven't fallen or been pulled to the ground since we started using prong collar 6 months ago. He's very happy when he sees me pull out the prong collar. Incidentally--I bought a "Keeper Collar" prong collar--works the same way, but Herm Sprenger prongs are sewn into a sturdy & PRETTY leather collar, eliminates any need for a back-up safety collar. I highly recommend, and no one knows it's a prong collar by looking at it, they just think I have a very well behaved dog. And he is well behaved on walks--now, since using the Keeper (prong) Collar. It's fitted the same, snug but not tight, high on the neck, is kind of like a martingale just like a "plain" prong collar. Also, I started teaching an automatic sit at street corners and a sit or down when other dogs approach. This has also greatly improved walks, by bringing his attention back to me several times throughout walk, and helps with leash reactivity in many ways (I think the other dogs we encounter behave less intimidated, so less likely to approach him in intimidated/threatening manner. And the sit or down when dogs approach winds up being a self-rewarding behavior, because he WANTS to interact with other dogs--and other dogs approach him in more friendly, relaxed way than when he's pulling at leash, overly excited to interact. Oftentimes, he'll now sit or lay down when smaller or more timid dogs approach, without my requesting the behavior, because he gets a better response from dogs we encounter).
Thankyou for your comment, currently recovering from concussion from my teenage rottweiler pulling me to ground. Was on the fence big time about prong collar. ...
My dog had just recovered from her illness and will start going on long walks again, she's forgot a bit of these lessons. This is a nice refresher. My only problem is that we use a slip leash, and it keeps sliding down her throat.
Get a slip leash with a stopper or try a martingale maybe...slip leashes shouldn't slip. It maybe a bad quality leash with cheap materials (that's the only time I've seen a slip lead slide)
Great video bud . I use train dogs . Mine was a silent walk similar in some aspects. Your technique is excellent. But I've had dogs come to me that have been way past approach. This is were the silent walk comes in . Keep up the Great work 👍
Prong collar goes right behind the ears, not so low on the neck, particularly if your dog has a 'ruff' like ours. There are plastic versions that are easier to put on via a latch also that work ALMOST as good. We switch to those once we've gotten some basics down. I really do like your emphasis of 'no pulling' or leash tension allowed. Might empahsize that if you continue forward motion while the leash has tension, you are actually REWARDING the dog for that pulling.I also really like e-collars for transitioning to off leash.
Thanks very much for the pulling elimination ideas. Tomorrow my beautiful female mixed breed and I will begin to have a more positive and enjoyable time when walking.
Sincerely appreciate the video, experience and prong collar brand recommendation. Purchased two Herm Spengler prong collars for our two Australian Cattle Dogs and noticed a significant change day 1…THANK YOU!
Flexi-leashes TEACH dogs to pull. Dogs hate Halti collars. Thanks for mentioning these things and providing this info. I have used the Herm Sprenger prong collars when my dogs were younger, and they now walk beautifully when they occasionally need to be on leash. It isn’t necessarily a tool needed forever. 🐶❤️
Great informative video mate. 😊👍👍 I’ve been training dogs since 1976 and have used all sorts of “corrective devices” and l must say, the prong collar is by far the most effective. Before writing this, l did read quite a few of the negative comments and l came to the conclusion that these people react to, what their heart feels/reacts to, rather than their brain. Not once did the dog react to a “POP” as being painful!! The instant reaction to pain would be clearly and instantly obvious, yet there was no indication of pain demonstrated by the dog, hence there is no pain discernibly associated with the use of the prong collar, as used/demonstrated in this video. A “choke chain” has to be used with much greater force by the handler, to achieve the same obvious results, as clearly demonstrated by the experienced handler.
I’m so impressed with your training. I have a 3yr old GSD and she pulls on the leash. I’m definitely going to purchase the prong collar and start training. Thank you 😊
Thank you for taking time to make this video and provide instruction. I would like to see this again but using a difficult dog. The shepherd and bernese were very biddable and easy to train. Can you show us your techniques with a stubborn pitbull for comparison, and address the more difficult dogs? That would be super helpful. Again, fantastic instruction overall.
You are not kidding. It worked almost instantly. I adopted my Huskies from a rescue 1 1/2 years ago. They had their habits, sniffing around on the street for everything. I love them so much but walks have been difficult. They were almost ripping the leash out of my hand on walks. I watched the video and just started "popping the leash". They actually look up at me now for approval if they want to veer off our walk and I've only done this for two walks. The more assertive dog is walking 80% loose leash without pulling and the younger dog is a little better than that. I cannot believe it. I give them time to sniff and mark territory but when we need to walk they pretty much follow me.
I love the prong collar.. It works great... It don't hurt the dog if u do it right... Never jerk on it.. I don't like popping back on it.. Give it a gentle pull when they are to far away and the dog will slow down and work perfectly at least that is wat works with my pitbull
exactly lmao there are so many sensitive people who say its abuse yet it only helps if you actually use it correctly. So many people use it incorrectly that it hurts the dog and then have the audacity to say that the collar is abusive. smh
Well done video. I trained dogs for mushing in the Arctic and for personal protection. 90% of the vids on Utube Are laughable. I have my dogs leash trained by the time they are 3 mo or less ,old.
This was very helpful. I used the prong collar many years ago to train my Golden Retriever and it was very effective and successful training. I now have a 4 year old Bernice Mountain dog who has a pulling problem and I will buy the collar and try this method on him. I am too old now to continue to struggle with this. I have a chain slide collar now and it is not quite effective enough. I think he has too much fur. 😀 Thank you so much.!
If my dog pulls, I dont move. So to keep moving she needs to stay closer to me. And for this method you dont need any special collars. Just normal walking equipment.
Very limited efficacy. Part of what this collar allows for is communication. In any situation you can give it a slight tug to teach a dog what not to do.
@@catalink9 Hey, a 22kg dalmatian can do the same thing. I know of a woman whose collarbone was broken by a beagle!!! If you can't control their mind, you can't control their body. Some folks seem to think that owning a cavapoo is sufficient experience to judge all dogs. ;)
Yeesss. I found this video VERY helpful, and I have liked and subscribed, and bought your new book! Loving it. Thank you so so much for all your hard work and effort.
You did a good video! But for the average dog owner, PLEASE advise them to get group or private lessons IN-ADDITION to yt vids. It’s sooo important, especially with larger dogs, and young/older age dogs. Thanks for educating the public, sooo needed! Last, dogs can “read” and respond to sounds made by handler: so a sound/word used only ONCE does work with many dogs.
Great video! Waiting for prong collar and hope I will get better results! I have wasted my time with positive training only! And literally lost my leadership as it was just a joke training bribing my dog to be good! Use slip l ad for 2 weeks good results on loose leash but reactivity is still work in progress. Hope prong collar will help to bring message across as I have Alfa GSD 9months. Thank you
Not the way I've trained my dogs, the Great Pyrenees that weigh more than me. Years ago an animal trainer on WOR radio proposed this method. If the dog pulls to the left you turn to the right. If the dog turns to the right you turn to the left. If the dog moves ahead of you turn around and go the other way. The dog starts to pay attention to what you are doing. One dog was a clown and distracted by everything he saw and professional obedience classes and a "Gentle Leader didn't help. The only way I could train him to heel was to keep the leash short and his head by my hip and repeatedly say heel. It didn't take long for this method to work because he was very smart. Remember-the dog weighed more than me. GPs are gentle giants and LPG's meaning that their 1st priority in life is the protection of their family and any other animals that are or belong to their family. Obedience is not their priority.
I’m so glad I watched this video before trying the prong collar. I would have done it all wrong. Thank you. Also, this prong collar is on,y used for training and I should be able to go back to a regular collar, right?
Hi Christine. I work with pet dogs of all shapes and sizes in San Francisco. I have never worked with a working dog nor competed in obedience. I mention this to contextualise myself. In my experience, most of the dogs I have trained on a prong collar can go back to a normal flat or training collar (I don't use slip collars). However, it often makes sense to keep using a prong collar for some of the heavier dogs esp. the bully breeds. In addition, I have seen dogs get collar-wise and fail to behave correctly unless the prong collar is on. It depends what you are competing with. When my golden client is around water, no amount of leash pressure or training can overcome the urge to swim, so she wears a prong on the way to the lake. Otherwise she is fine. To cut a long story short, it depends on the dog. With all training, the aim is to use the least intervention as possible. But before switching to a regular collar, PROOF YOUR DOG. This is very important.
I love the way you explain things, very clear and easy to understand. Once the dog is fully trained on loose lead, do you continue to use the prong collar or do you switch to a different one?
I can only say I am in shock. We have a 5 year old Lab/pit/hound mix that lived free on about 2 acres of land for her entire life until 4 months ago. We sold our house in this crazy market time and now have 2 kids and a dog staying in extended stay waiting for a home. She had never been on a leash in her life. We started with a loving animal that turned into a nightmare. She barked at everything and everyone. If a dog was within 100 feet she went crazy. I am strong but this dog was crazy. I was buying all kinds of halters and trying to walk and teach her. I was doing everything but nothing was working. Today I watched this video. You said you guaranteed this so I watched it. The advice was free. Your dog examples were not anything like mine. Your dogs were good dogs. Our dog is named "Dolly". She used to be a Dolly. The last four months she was the "Dolly from Hell". We all love her. But we seriously afraid of what she could do to someone or someone's dog. So within 30 minutes of watching your video I went out and got the new Herm Collar. I was alone. My wife and kids were gone. I came back and said to the "Dolly from Hell"; You are going for a new kind of a walk. I put it on and tried it in the room. Ok, she was usually ready to break the door down to go out. This time she seemed a bit less aggressive but not really a test. We walked to the stairway. We had to go down 3 flights of stairs that usually she pulled me down it. Today she started that and quickly realized that was not going to feel good. I went slow and did all the verbal kind words and stopped to give her treats. Then the exit door. Wow. No run and hit the door. We went outside where people would be and she started instantly obeying me. We walked for over 45 minutes and NEVER, NEVER a single problem. Coming to me when I called her. Sitting to get a treat. Walking when I said lets go. Stopping when I said stop. Sir, THANK YOU SO MUCH. WE HONESTLY HAVE A NEW DOG. Before I was doing everything wrong. She is a great dog. Thank you again, Sasha Coyle.
How's Dolly doing?
@@lance8774 I could see it. I have an elderly dog that used to pull like a truck to the point where she damaged her Treachea. I put her on a prong (herm has a Treachea guard and the martingale action further protects her) and she hasn't pulled since the first 5 minutes. Same process I tried on a flat previously.
We've now fully moved to a harness to further protect her Treachea, but she still does not pull because of the foundation with the prong collar.
Though to be fair, my other 3 dogs had a different experience with the prong. Depends on the individual
But remember for future reference, it’s the OWNER who trains the dog, NOT the TOOL.
I got my dog a prong, just to clean up what he learned before, than after a little, I didn’t need it for either.
I actually as of today, have no clue where it is in the house lmao.
We did same, moved off farm to the beach😂😢, doggos doing much better with Haz help!!!
I must thank Shield K9 for posting all these wonderful videos. I live in Niedersachsen Germany and am currently training my 13 week old GSD. She is a total Rockstar using these training techniques and I haven’t even used a prong collar. She even does a focused heel down a busy street with cars, bicycles, pedestrians und other dogs. I am legally obligated to take my pup to training school and thanks to Shield K9 we are ready to spank those classes!
That’s awesome that your pup is doing so amazing! Are all dog owners required to take a training course or is it breed specific?
He presents training in 7 days. Each of 7 items are commands that he believes a dog should know. They are presented in part ii of the book ruclips.net/user/postUgkxK8-VQWpYThx4IC6MiIvb6VS1ebTzzdxq . The parts of the guideare divided: part i know your dog part ii the seven commands part iii cures for 7 behavior problems. Each chapter presents a topic, a dog's story, and a "what to do". It was written simply and you can jump from chapter to chapter to review anything as needed.
The difference between you and other trainers on RUclips is, you effectively and clearly explain each step you're doing. There is no ambiguity in the way you teach. Mahalo!! 🌺😊🤙
He explained it very well that the prong collar should be high on the neck, but then when they demonstrated the final fit on the dog, it was WAY, WAY lower than it should be.
@@samwdavis hum no. Watch it again
I don't agree with the prong colur,it's seems cruel
@annievan-maassen2751 it is NOT CRUEL when used correctly.
The purpose is to signal the dog through pressure to focus on you.
E collars and prong collars are very useful and are not cruel to manage a dog that ignores the handler. These tools refocus the dog to listen and pay attention. The idea that these tools are cruel comes from people that may have a degree in animal behavior but not a clue on how to manage and train a dog. They don't understand the theory or the use. I have trained police K9 MWD in the real world clicker training and positive only trainers would and have told clients to put a down or rehome it because their training DIDNT solve the problem. Do your research and use your brain
@@annievan-maassen2751 good thing you don't own a high drive dog. These tools are not cruel.
Coming from a police k9 handler of 26 years, very well done sir! Your info is spot on and well presented!
With all your years of experience, I was wondering if you could answer this question?
Growing up,we were told to walk the dog on your right side, the owners would be between the dogs, to avoid any possible problems between 2 passing dogs. So why is most people walking there dogs on the left side?
Michael, that’s a great question! I have no idea why people would be taught to walk a dog on the right. Your scenario makes sense but I only know the way I was taught. In police work we always. Wanted to keep our weapon hand available for any unforeseen threats. The majority of folks being right handed- just makes sense. It really doesn’t explain the “leftys” though does it?
@@dtgarner840That makes sense. Thank you for getting back
@@michaelsadach3571 Yeah the side your dog walks on doesn't really matter since sometimes you're walking against traffic, with traffic, in parking lots, at parks, etc. I train dogs to a heel on both along with a left command and right command. That way at any moment, you can have your dog switch from your left side to your right side into a heel. The centre command is also great for when there's no room on either side.
@@skythedogtrainer thank you
I have struggled for the last year and a half with my dog pulling on the leash. Walks have been so stressful for me and my dog. I have been hesitant to try a prong collar, but I watched this video and broke down and got one. OMG! Tried it the first time & it was amazing! Day 2 was even better! I practiced the snapping technique prior to getting a prong collar & it worked great! My dog & I have greatly improved our walks and has helped tremendously with behavior! Thank you! Thank you!
Yes please. There was a guy who got a cheap one that broke, said it was advertised as the U.K. brand & obviously it wasn't...
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 your use of all caps proves enough 🤡
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 There are only two ways to train a fear aggressive hypersensitive dog that has never been leash trained. 1. Use a regular collar and yank the dog when she starts pulling, barking, and even running towards a fast moving object, say a motorcycle. The dog will sooner or later learn this and will pay attention to the leash, not the moving motorcycle or even the noise. 2. Use a prong collar and do the same thing. BTW, the regular collar is much more painful than the prong collar cause your dog will be choked by the regular collar while the prong collar will give your dog a sharp but not long-lasting or damaging pain. The goal is not to punish the dog, but to make your dog pay attention to the leash, instead of other distractions, like noise, moving objects, other barking dogs, .... Leash training aims not only at leash walking. It is also part of the obedience training. Dogs were bred by humans to obey strict orders to work specific tasks. If your dog doesn't respect you as the boss, there is no way you can control your dog under some crazy situations. Most working dogs are put into cages almost the entire day, except when they are let out to work. If you are thinking about being humane, don't get a dog. Get a cat instead. Cats don't need to be trained and will not be destructive or harmful to your family, the human society or themselves. I am not using the prong collar any more. But a regular collar is not much better. The only reason I don't use the prong collar is that it may raise the level of fear aggression of my dog. When my dog feels being controlled by the prong collar, her fear level will increase.
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124
My dog was a powerful dog at 6 month still on a flat collar your method did not work my dog was pulling lunging towards roads motor cycles, flying leaves blowing past us on a windy day,
Literally anything moveing bird flying she would jump up at it on road,
It became a joke,
So I got a slip chain and a prong she was trained in half an hour,
My other dog we used your method it's a joke,
Positive training!
treats was used she now a 20 months old she fights with other dogs, she has bitten a family member,
She Won't have her feet touched, she dominates certain people,
Where as the prong trained dog is far more obedient recall is getting superb 8monthsold now,
so seriously this way is best,
As for the trainer he is saving dogs lives that people like you and co put into terrible predicaments GET A GRIP OF YOURSELF.
Really similar to how I was taught at a community center dog obedience class 35 years ago with my headstrong Golden Retriever male, sans treats and before anyone knew about prong collars. After a week or so, he was on my left knee always, with or without a leash. Same with a large Aussie male who was even more headstrong. Basically you're teaching the dog to remain focused on you, no matter the distractions. So simple to get thru to the dog, it makes me sad watching almost everyone struggle with out of control dogs on strained leashes, and believe me the majority DO NOT want any help!
@@Taureantiger888 Add 10-15 feet of rope to your leash so it's pretty long. Find a spot without people/other dogs like a quiet park. Start walking and when your dog is distracted and heads somewhere else, let him, then when the leash tightens, POWERFULLY force an about face (now facing you), praising your dog at that distance for paying attention to you. Shortly you'll notice your dog anticipating, not going to the end of rope+leash length. Shorten the amount of rope, eventually to just the leash. Then work on stops and turns. Now the dog is focused on you, the pack leader and recognizes you as such. Being pack animals, dogs are only happy when they understand their social position in the pack. Have fun!
@@fly1327 thanks for some reason my reply was removed or maybe it’s internet connection. We live by the lake so he’s on a longline of that length. On normal walks the prong has completely changed our walks for the better. On beach he gets extremely hyper focused on smells and dogs etc and he ignores corrections. He fixates on the dead fish on the beach… it’s very hard to snap him out of it.
Mind you I’m a 5’4120lbs female so maybe my corrections aren’t as sharp as I think they are lol. But I started adding the sharp turns that I forgot to do prior to this and it’s helping. Will continue doing as you say. It’s just a matter of me improving as a handler tbh as this is my first puppy/dog.
@@fly1327your not using a prong collar when doing this though correct? I definitely have seen just moving in a different direction without prong and they learn to keep attention on you. Beckmans dogs teaches it. It's very effective
Very clear and concise explanation of a training technique that works well. Too many people treat their dogs like babies.
My dog is my baby but I understand she is a dog so I treat her like a dog, just my baby in the pack.
I have an amstaff that weighs 34kg lean muscle, 16months old. And I baby him heaps, you don't need those prong collars. I start walking him from 16 weeks always on a harness and he walks just fine. If you have to use a prong collar, it means you have been lazy as f#$k. People shouldn't have a pet if you can't get of your ring and walk it.
@Adam Lear Yikes, you have an obvious misunderstanding of canines and behavior if you think every single dog can walk nice on a harness without a communication tool like a prong. Fear mongering works, and you're an obvious example of that. I've met people who struggled to train their dogs with multiple R+ trainers for YEARS before deciding to use a prong because nothing else worked. They were recommended to euthanize their dog. Are they lazy?
Try understanding the tool before assuming that it is some scary spiked torture tool because someone told you to. Most of the people that say prongs are bad make money off that false spread of information. Science based trainers, the creators of tools like front clip harnesses and 'gentle leaders' that work very much in the same way prongs do (pressure-release system), but, hey, they look much less scary. It's all marketing, and everyone in the dog training industry is trying to sell this point of view that plays with your emotions. That's why prongs, which are actually a really safe tool, are put in the spotlight while tools like haltis and gentleleaders are sold as 'force free' even though they use the same concept.
@@allison3054 it's obvious you hardly walk your dog. Amstaffs are amongst the worst pullers. Consistency is key and patience, if your animal don't listen, you haven't earnt it's respect. Sounds like you're lazy and impatient
@@adamlear7233 Good try, bud. Your experience with your ONE dog doesn't encompass every dog. I have an Am. Staff, so I'm not sure why you think you're so special? You've had your dog since 16 weeks. Not everyone is that lucky.
Also, not sure why you're making digs at me when you're the one putting yourself on a pedestal. I walk my staffie on a flat collar daily, and work with other dogs regularly.
The video is really helpful, thank you a lot!
But I can't ignore the guy with his beautiful and well trained Malinois. She's awesome.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 Yeah no. Just a leash and collar didn't work with my dog at all, the prong collar helped alot
Why are you yelling? 🙄
Stumbled across this video and now I'm hooked. Wasn't a fan of choke collars and realized using them isn't abusive. You also took the time to really demonstrate how to work with your dog.
The prong collars aren't to sharp and when he explains which part clip the leash to on the chain that's because it's a "martingale " type collar which means yes it can get tighter but only tight enough to add that pressure or prevent them from slipping the collar not like typical chain choke collars that can continuously tighten and actually choke a dog out . This video is full of phenomenal information that is true and factual 👏👌
They _are_ abusive and unnecessary. Millions of dog owners living in countries where prong collars are rightfully illegal can still train their dogs without any of those tools, and without harsh pulling and popping on a dog's neck. It's just easier and works faster for people who are too lazy to invest more time in training and communicating.
@@lavishlyvice I will assume you live in a country that has nanny laws, I only feel sorry for you.
@@hobbyless4089 Okay dude lmao
Great job explaining this. The same method a K9 officer showed me with my GSD (German Sheperd Dog). I used it on my Rottie and my neighbor's pit bull. It worked every time. He taught me to use a fence pole on proper snapping using a slip collar as you showed in the beginning. Constantly changing directions as the dog starts to walk away is important to keep the dog's attention on you. K9 officer said the same thing you said on snapping as the dog gets to the end of the leash. Dogs learn to read the handler thru the leash.
Dog doesn't understand verbal language the same as humans. They read emotions and sounds. They pick up on words but not sentences or compound words. You can say "good boy" positively and he/she will respond a certain way as a reward. Then you can say "good boy" in a rude manner and the dog will respond differently. Same words used but emotionally different. That's why people shouldn't use compound words like sit-down. Dogs can get confused if they should sit, lay down or stand on all 4 paws if they jump up on someone or the furniture. You probably cover some of this in other videos. This is the first one of yours I've seen.
If anyone is still having issues after seeing this, I would highly recommend them to spend a few dollars and go seek out a certified trainer who uses this method even if it is you they contact for help because it is not the dog who needs training, it is the handler/owner who needs training on how to communicate with there pet. The cost is just pocket change compared to the damage a dog can do rather if it is material things or legal fees. Some counties will take your dog away and have them put down.
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Thank you so much. My six year old golden doodle is a great dog -- except for walking on a leash especially in presence of rabbits, squirrels, or cats. Two snaps of the leashed prong collar and he was walking beautifully. Tonight was our third try with the prong collar and he was walking with a loose leash the whole time. When we got home I realized I had mistakenly put the collar on with the prongs pointing away from him -- and it still worked. I guess he is cured. Thanks again.
What an excellent teacher you are! Very thorough explanation with many practical examples. I don't even have a dog, and I learned a lot.
This was an absolute gamechanger for me after 2 years training to have fun on walks! Even without the prong. Thank you !!!
Watched this video before didn't take it in at first go watched again today as I was still struggling started today she did not even respond to her name but before end of walk she was at least coming back to her name long way to go thank you
So well explained. Some dogs can learn loose leash walking even on a harness. Pulling is bad, loose leash is good!
I don't want to put a collar of any kind on my 11 week old puppy in case an accident puts him off collars. Already he is loose leash walking and learning leave it quite well on a harness . He is a very smart and agreeable puppy. I did use a prong on a 5 year old incorrigible rescue and it worked a charm used properly. Timing is everything! Every dog is different.
It’s much easier to teach this to puppies. My lab/terrier is near perfect on a leash.
I've left so many comments on this one video--but this is THE BEST!!! I WISH I LIVED WITHIN A 5-8 HR DRIVE FROM ONTARIO (sadly, I don't). But I would 100% pay for a board & train from you.
You explain & demonstrate SO WELL. I "subscribe" to several "top" "celebrity" trainers online--YOU are head & shoulders above the rest. When the heck will you get a Discover Channel or PBS Show???!
Wonderful, thank you!!❤🐾❤
Same here Karina!!! I completely agree with all you said!!! Wish my dog could get a day with him!
like he said, he will never have a show, lol people watch shows for drama. this is not drama this is just useful information.
Love this video!!!! The most effective help I’ve proved with both my labs-1.5 yrs and 10 months. Took them out one morning for our usual walk and used your advice. IMMEDIATE change. Zero pulling ever since. Can’t thank you enough!!
Thank you for showing how to properly give a leash pop using the pole instead of a moving dog. It made everything crystal clear and I even went back to watch that portion more than once.
I am a trainer also and I think that you have a great setup! I also really enjoy watching you and your dogs at work. I personally don't use pronged collars because a lot of the people that I help their dogs for, are very sensitive and do not like pulling leashes or any form of correction devices. I think that it's pretty ridiculous, at the end of the day it's still there a dog though and some people are more sensitive and just don't understand dogs nature even though they decided to own one. Either way my job is always to help benefit the people's dogs and help show owners how to help their own dog as best as I can. I honestly would like some tips if you know any on How to 'train' people, because that is the only thing that ever gives me a hard time, dogs are the easy part! Anyways it's always nice to watch other dog trainers who actually know what they're doing! Have a great day and keep up the good work! ☺️❤️👍
That was a good job and I do one exercise at a time just like you showed me with my German shepherd and it works very nice I appreciate it keep senators new stuff and I keep working with him it really makes a world of difference
I like the leash pop action. Your video and dog participants made it easy and actually a joy to watch. A++ in my book.
Finally some video that actually is gonna help training my dog !
Absolutely god send your videos , been struggling with my pit bull and your explanation are so up to the mark . I am now using it for my daily walking with my buddy .. thanks a million ....
There are indeed many videos on youtube about pulling, but yours is by far the best.
Great video explaining why 99% of your average dog owners should never be allowed to use prong collars or similar tools. In the wrong hands they are basically a torture device which will probably result in the dog having 0 respect for the handler. In the right hands they are incredibly effective and have saved a lot of dogs with "incurable" issues being destroyed. Just goes to show you, problem usually exists on 2 legs, not 4.
Nowhere does he ever say that the average dog owner should never be allowed to use prong collars or similar tools. He simply describes how to use one correctly.
@@randysandford4033 except that the title and thumbnail are kind of exactly that. Promising a stop to pulling..."instantly"
Learning to use a prong collar is not instant. And not for all dog cases.
This is irresponsible. But clicks.
@@randysandford4033 exactly
I'm on my 4th GSD. Very impressed with your training techniques. I thought I knew it all. Not so much. Excellent video. Thank you
Why are many GSD’s so stubborn? Have you seen that in your GSD’s?
@@claudiacanales2662 only my new 7 month old male. My 3 others were females but he’s getting better. Nothing like a GSD. I’ll never own any other.
Always had a female. Now I have a 7 month old male and wow have I seen a difference. But he’s turning out awesome. Definitely a difference between male and female. At least for me. Training wise. Nothing like a GS. Great with kids n family
Excellent video! This is how it’s done if you want a dog that is actually trained. Most important is proper technique and consistency. You have to challenge the dog and correct, every time. Praise the good!
Marker training really is the only way. I use, yes, no and good. It is simple. Well explained for pet dog owners.
Good demonstration and tips. When I use the "prong" collar I teach my clients the difference between a regular run of the mill prong and a Herm Sprenger collar. I demonstrate the 2 and educate them on why a Herm Sprenger collar is so much better and safer than a prong collar.
Where do you buy the Herm Sprenger collar?
Thanks for breaking this down so clearly and demonstrating with a “new” dog. Super helpful!
I have read most of the comments. I have a prong collar, which has to said my dog’s behaviour improves just for wearing it and I strongly believe it does not harm the dog. However, it suddenly dawned on me, why don’t I just do exactly the same as the trainer in the video without the prong collar. Guess what IT WORKED! Master the technique seems to be the answer. As soon as the dog starts to pull slacken the lead and give an appropriate tug. In my case it didn’t take long for the penny to drop. The eureka moment was when my dog realised its self that the lead was tight and stopped pulling. Win Win I would say.
How do you slack a lead if the dog is pulling so tightly you have to run to catch up to slack and I guess
@@oo5434 you move ahead a bit and then deliver the tug
Thank you for taking the time to make these educational videos. Not only are they educational on training, but also handling, and the thought processes of the animal at your hand. I’m looking to train my pup as a service animal with ptsd, alerting, and retrieving objects. Hopefully you have some videos on that too, and if not, maybe a good idea for new content. Thanks, again!
Just discovered ur channel. Thank u so much for this video!! I recently rescued a white German Shepherd about 6 months old. Only had her 3 months now and she's come a long way. But she's very aggressive to anyone who comes into my yard, friend or foe, so I've ordered a prong collar. And with ur help I now see how to use it. U have a subscriber! And to all those who say that this collar is cruel and abusive, they must not have watched ur video. The dogs u r working with r certainly not looking abused! Thanks again!!
Great explanations and demonstrations. If I see a handler and dog with a prong collar I watch carefully to see how they work as a team. If the handler keeps a straight leash with the prong all of the time, I immediately go to the other side of the street as I can see there could easily be problems. If I see them using the prong collar incorrectly I do the same.
Awesome Videos as usual. Simple, transparent, no drama. My puppy is going to be 4 months. Will use this tool when he is 5 months old. He pulls on the leash, i started with chock collar (pet-safe nylon) last couple of days. Seeing good improvement. I am not harsh on him though
Great job sir! I appreciate the way you speak on pressure as a tool when used properly, so that these new school trainers who believe in only using one of the four quadrants in training (all positive reinforcement) have a better understanding that when using "pressure", that doesn't mean using an abusive level of force. Good video.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124, unfortunately, that’s not all it takes. I have a half APBT and Half Great Pyrenees. Amazing dog. But true to form, he is as hard headed as they come! He’s one of the best dogs I’ve ever had but in the wrong hands (because of genetics) he could be a nightmare. I rescued him from the streets so I’m committed but I’ve had to be really as stubborn as he is to get his attention and in one instance, it saved his life.
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 Your use of all caps damages your credibility.
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 No he's right, i did a couple things he did (b4 i even saw this). As for me, I don't use a leash at all! Even at night time when a deer shows up, or a bunny runs right passed my dog. Lucy knows to stick right by me. But it took about 8 months to completely be 100% confident 2 throw my leash in the garbage
Not all dogs Obey, and do exactly what your comment says; Thats about all i got 2 say 2 u.....lol...But, yes it's true for my dog. I literally threw away my dog leash, and that didnt happen by doing what u said.........
So cool that you showed the door piece to this. it could be it's own video! I teach my dogs that I go in first and they have to be invited, every time, so no one gets run over through doors. only calm animals are allowed back inside. i have not tried it with the leash yet... so this will be a good exercise. i show them with body language, and have reinforced with treats when they stay back and wait at the door until i say the release command or 'come in'. but this leash example is great!
I have worked with difficult dogs. I love prong collars. they are NOT bad when used appropriately. A small tug or jiggle gets their attention. a dog that dislocated my shoulder on the 1st attempt at walking turned into a sweet well mannered dog with appropriate pressure and release of the prong collar. I'm currently dealing with someone who thinks prongs are abusive and wants me to just use the 1000 treats method of training. it is infuriating as I think constant treats cause other problems as they cover over your inability to communicate what you want of the dog. I very rarely use treats when training. and all my dogs are well mannered.
i have a similar collar without the metal and my shepherd took to this after three or four walks. Its such a pleasure to walk him now as he needs the exercise to remain happy and strong. i think the shepherd part helped him as he seems very smart and eager to please. walk time is fun now. Thanks. when strangers come by, jogging or what have while we walk. I simply put him in a sit while they pass. then start back up with a little treat. Just do like they show you and remember they are dogs not people. the better trained the more you can enjoy and love them.
I think highly of your videos. This is the best prong collar training video that I have watched on RUclips r anywhere. Your presentations are well organised and clear. Thank you so much for this, I will be sending my clients to your channel.
You are an excellent teacher with alot of good information. It is amazing that you provide it for free. Thank you!
Thank you,
I have a Czechoslovakian shepherd & she is a bit tuffer to train then my rottweiler. And is definitely not food motivated but she Loves her red ball
FANTASTIC advice. I have shared your video..I adopted a White Siberian Husky from our local humane society. She was just under a year. She was from a breeder who sold her, and the buyer sold her and they sold her and sold her again .....so from birth to 6 months she was a cash cow...until the humane society got her. The breeder came to claim her but they wouldn't release her. She was adopted a few more times and brought back. So the girl spent the next five months in kennel...they are a great humane society and she has good gate manners...she is people friendly and other animal frindly but she had NO experience as a domestic. PLUS, I had to learn about the Husky and found they dont ever want to be trained..but I found out she is much like myself.....don't tell me what to do but give me reason to do it. Long story and I have only had her for a month but thanks to your training advice we are family now...she is coming along so well...I thank you....
Well done on not giving up. I am on Husky #5 as a rescue and they keep you on your toes. I'm also re-training gsd rescue and reading his book no non sense dog training. It was a pain to get digitally but got it in the end via his site / lulu and using app eboox to open the epub file. I'm enjoying the book and love how it has links to yt vids to show Nd talk about that section you just read in the book. Wished I found all this out earlier with my gsd as it would have saved lots of heartache. Its hard in uk (London) to find a decent trainer as they just don't seem to exist anywhere. Most seem to have woken up one morning and decided to give them the title of dog trainer behaviourist rehab blah blah blah and have no idea what is involved. I'm pleased you finally got your gorgeous Husky to a forever home and you are happy together. They are Cheeky, funny and loving dogs but watch for the fluff blow outs twice a year! It gets EVERYWHERE, food, clothing, drinks, your mouth
in ya ears and in the fridge lol in this house its a condiment 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Great video mate, the most informative leash pulling one I have ever seen and I have watched heaps of them. Really like the training example with dogs with no prior training..
Prong collar really is a great training tool and so misunderstood, my Boerboel works great on it.
ive had issues with them uncoupling whilst out and the dog running after another
Except they’re not legal everywhere. As soon as I see the trainers us a prong or e-collar I have to move on.
@@thalassophile1665 I had worries, but decided to give it a try, best move I made, this is by far the best information video I have seen. might be worth a try if legal where you live, you may like me be impressed.
@@benbird6803 no option here.
Useful video and a great tool. It works.
I have two large dogs with severe reactivity and I've followed many other videos, trainers (a few from RUclips), and techniques with commitment, but never have I had permanent results until a program like this. I actually learned some of this from another trainer, but this video captures it much better and I'm planning to work with Shield in someway going forward. I will say I think the other videos by Shield K9 on foundational ideas make this much more effective. I struggled with committing to a prong collar and some of the negative corrections emotionally having had some experience and in particular bad experience.
OH MY GOSH!! I've watched a million "training" videos, including Leersburg vids on prong collars--hands down, the BEST demonstration & explanation of how to use prong collar.
We're using one with generally good results, but I hadn't really figured out how/when to correct (it's kind of been a "self-correction" when he lunges), and lately he's pulling a bit again (85% walk is "loose leash" vs 5% prior to prong collar, so has been definite improvement).
Your "demonstration on the column is SPOT ON, will share with others!!❤❤❤
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 while your merhod might work on normal dogs, a verry high energy dog won't even notice you changing your direction especially if another dog is near him(or a squirrel) . Perhaps if you pop the normal leash on the dog it might work. The Haz method works a lot faster than yours. Lol
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 and keep in mind you are not hurting the dog but you are making the behaivior that is bad for you, unpleasent for the dog.That way the dog knows if he doesn't listen he will have to face the consequences.How do you make the bad behavior unpleasant for the dog with your method? A big gsd will barely even feel a normal collar. And also if you keep tension on the leash, when corecting the dog, it's just like i would tell you don't eat and i will eat in front of you. lol
I have no problem with others using prong collars when it is used correctly, sort of like a bit or spurs, but at the same time it completely and reasonably possible to train your dog to walk on a leash properly without one except for more difficult cases where all other methods have been exhausted. I used to use them on my dogs until I found that once I would relieve the pressure on the lead, the chains on the collar would get stuck and not loosen up without me having to manually relieve the pressure. The dogs ended up being more confused than anything since they had no sense relief from the correction. With that being said, I really enjoy this guy's videos. He gives really great, informative training videos that have helped me a lot when it comes to working with my new puppy.
Wow, that's such a beautiful Shepherd!!! Love how he looks.. His temparament, build, coat and the mask 👍👍
Thank you we are so grateful that you posted this and other videos on the true facts and training of re active aggressive pups. We can really do this I have a bit of experience but every dog is different. Thanks again
Your training instructions are the first to work with my 2-year old Shepherd lab mix rescue. Thank you!!!
My GSD is about 4 months old and this has completely changed the dog I own. He's a completely different animal now and he's so much more manageable. Do this.
how old was he when you started this placing a pong collar on him
@@kiddforeign6401 he was about 3 months. We got a 22” collar and removed links from it. He’s almost grown into it now at five months. He learns that things aren’t optional as soon as the collar goes on so we try to reinforce with the e collar or no collar at all. This is one of the best tools we’ve used for obedience.
@@ExGEO thanks for replying, I am getting a 8-9 week German Shepard puppy in about 2 weeks and our main concern is once the dog gets to be a pretty good strong sized dog, we want him to be as manageable and as obedient as possible
will definitely give this a try since you were able to reply, thanks.
You're very professional and speak so the layman comprehends . Thank you for sharing.
NO IT'S NOT GOOD INFO!!! HE SHOULD NOT BE A FKG TRAINER WHATSOEVER! YOU JUST WALK W/THE DOG W/REGULAR LEASH. WHEN/IF THE DOG PULLS YOU CHANGE IMMEDIATELY THE DIRECTION YOU ARE WALKING. HE START WATCHING YOU THEN LEARNING TO FOLLOW YOUR LEAD!!! THAT'S IT! THAT'S ALL IT FKG TAKES!!!! YOU'VE JUST GOT TO BE CONSISTENT W/THE TRAINING!!!! IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG AT ALL TO TRAIN THIS PARTICULAR 'MANNERS'!!! DON'T DO THIS BS W/ANY ANIMAL!!!!
@@helenpierce-lamoureux3124 But what if they do it anyway though
It's so nice to actually see the process! Thank you! This has been the BEST dog training video on loose leash walking I've ever seen. I love how you use dogs that are untrained to explain the process. Also even with leash pops and pressure you see the dogs happy and eager to work for you!
Thanks for the video. I will be trying this. I've noticed when I do the pop he listens, when we get in a tug of war he's just in another world. I will try my best to communicate with my dog more. Thanks again!
As a former German Shepherd breeder and trainer, I can tell you that German Shepherds are predominantly praise motivated, food treats are not a big thing with these dogs generally speaking. So, give your German Sheperd lots of praise and show him or her that you really mean it. This behaviour on your part will be far more beneficial in your training regimen.
I always used a nylon free slip collar rather than a prong collar and I would use the "pop" (although I called it 'TAG') technique in training and I always found it most effective. The secret is in the "TAGing."
Not gonna lie, I really love these videos! Such good training :D
I've seen many videos about this topic but I learn few new things in this one. I will give it a try...thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge.🙏
Great video, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this subject & your techniques so concisely. I have working dogs that rarely get the chance to be in public, or on a leash, I'm actually getting a new to me breed that I think they'll benefit from with this type of training greatly.
Wow thanks a lot you’re the only one who uses untrained dogs, real life training really thanks so much my gs was pulling so much
I was afraid of the prong collar--I have a dozen "no-pull harnesses", tried "gentle leader", martingales, chain collar---my 90 lb German Shepherd was injuring me 1-3 times weekly, nothing worked. Some of my injuries were pretty significant. Prong Colar was literal life saver. He still totally enjoys his walks, but I haven't fallen or been pulled to the ground since we started using prong collar 6 months ago. He's very happy when he sees me pull out the prong collar.
Incidentally--I bought a "Keeper Collar" prong collar--works the same way, but Herm Sprenger prongs are sewn into a sturdy & PRETTY leather collar, eliminates any need for a back-up safety collar. I highly recommend, and no one knows it's a prong collar by looking at it, they just think I have a very well behaved dog. And he is well behaved on walks--now, since using the Keeper (prong) Collar. It's fitted the same, snug but not tight, high on the neck, is kind of like a martingale just like a "plain" prong collar.
Also, I started teaching an automatic sit at street corners and a sit or down when other dogs approach. This has also greatly improved walks, by bringing his attention back to me several times throughout walk, and helps with leash reactivity in many ways (I think the other dogs we encounter behave less intimidated, so less likely to approach him in intimidated/threatening manner. And the sit or down when dogs approach winds up being a self-rewarding behavior, because he WANTS to interact with other dogs--and other dogs approach him in more friendly, relaxed way than when he's pulling at leash, overly excited to interact. Oftentimes, he'll now sit or lay down when smaller or more timid dogs approach, without my requesting the behavior, because he gets a better response from dogs we encounter).
Thankyou for your comment, currently recovering from concussion from my teenage rottweiler pulling me to ground. Was on the fence big time about prong collar. ...
Someone recommended your book, I’m reading it and realized it has codes that take me to the videos!!! I’m in love!!! Thank you so much !!
My dog had just recovered from her illness and will start going on long walks again, she's forgot a bit of these lessons. This is a nice refresher. My only problem is that we use a slip leash, and it keeps sliding down her throat.
Get a slip leash with a stopper or try a martingale maybe...slip leashes shouldn't slip. It maybe a bad quality leash with cheap materials (that's the only time I've seen a slip lead slide)
Great video bud . I use train dogs . Mine was a silent walk similar in some aspects. Your technique is excellent. But I've had dogs come to me that have been way past approach. This is were the silent walk comes in . Keep up the Great work 👍
Great explanation and real demonstration - so appreciative of it.
Prong collar goes right behind the ears, not so low on the neck, particularly if your dog has a 'ruff' like ours. There are plastic versions that are easier to put on via a latch also that work ALMOST as good. We switch to those once we've gotten some basics down. I really do like your emphasis of 'no pulling' or leash tension allowed. Might empahsize that if you continue forward motion while the leash has tension, you are actually REWARDING the dog for that pulling.I also really like e-collars for transitioning to off leash.
Never been a fan of prong collar but this video has helped explain training with it. Thanks
Thanks very much for the pulling elimination ideas. Tomorrow my beautiful female mixed breed and I will begin to have a more positive and enjoyable time when walking.
Very clear, straight to the point and useful video. Thank you.
Sincerely appreciate the video, experience and prong collar brand recommendation. Purchased two Herm Spengler prong collars for our two Australian Cattle Dogs and noticed a significant change day 1…THANK YOU!
Flexi-leashes TEACH dogs to pull. Dogs hate Halti collars. Thanks for mentioning these things and providing this info. I have used the Herm Sprenger prong collars when my dogs were younger, and they now walk beautifully when they occasionally need to be on leash. It isn’t necessarily a tool needed forever. 🐶❤️
The owner teaches the dog to pull on a flexi. A flexi is a great tool
Great informative video mate. 😊👍👍
I’ve been training dogs since 1976 and have used all sorts of “corrective devices” and l must say, the prong collar is by far the most effective.
Before writing this, l did read quite a few of the negative comments and l came to the conclusion that these people react to, what their heart feels/reacts to, rather than their brain. Not once did the dog react to a “POP” as being painful!!
The instant reaction to pain would be clearly and instantly obvious, yet there was no indication of pain demonstrated by the dog, hence there is no pain discernibly associated with the use of the prong collar, as used/demonstrated in this video. A “choke chain” has to be used with much greater force by the handler, to achieve the same obvious results, as clearly demonstrated by the experienced handler.
What do you think about e-collars?
I’m so impressed with your training. I have a 3yr old GSD and she pulls on the leash. I’m definitely going to purchase the prong collar and start training. Thank you 😊
You are te best dog trainer! Thanks to your techniques my dog is doing fantastic !🤗♥️
Great job on this video! Very helpful and effective tips.
Thank you for taking time to make this video and provide instruction. I would like to see this again but using a difficult dog. The shepherd and bernese were very biddable and easy to train. Can you show us your techniques with a stubborn pitbull for comparison, and address the more difficult dogs? That would be super helpful. Again, fantastic instruction overall.
What do you mean; that post was stubborn as shit!
This is a KEEPER video! Very, very, very good training video!!!
You are not kidding. It worked almost instantly. I adopted my Huskies from a rescue 1 1/2 years ago. They had their habits, sniffing around on the street for everything. I love them so much but walks have been difficult. They were almost ripping the leash out of my hand on walks. I watched the video and just started "popping the leash". They actually look up at me now for approval if they want to veer off our walk and I've only done this for two walks. The more assertive dog is walking 80% loose leash without pulling and the younger dog is a little better than that. I cannot believe it. I give them time to sniff and mark territory but when we need to walk they pretty much follow me.
I love the prong collar.. It works great... It don't hurt the dog if u do it right... Never jerk on it.. I don't like popping back on it.. Give it a gentle pull when they are to far away and the dog will slow down and work perfectly at least that is wat works with my pitbull
Like he said, every dog responds to a different amount of pressure
YES! I love using it that way too! That's how Tyler Muto's Conversational Leash Work is done.
exactly lmao there are so many sensitive people who say its abuse yet it only helps if you actually use it correctly. So many people use it incorrectly that it hurts the dog and then have the audacity to say that the collar is abusive. smh
I bought a prong collar for our German Shepherd. It works beautifully!
Well done video. I trained dogs for mushing in the Arctic and for personal protection. 90% of the vids on Utube
Are laughable. I have my dogs leash trained by the time they are 3 mo or less ,old.
This was very helpful. I used the prong collar many years ago to train my Golden Retriever and it was very effective and successful training. I now have a 4 year old Bernice Mountain dog who has a pulling problem and I will buy the collar and try this method on him. I am too old now to continue to struggle with this. I have a chain slide collar now and it is not quite effective enough. I think he has too much fur. 😀 Thank you so much.!
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If my dog pulls, I dont move. So to keep moving she needs to stay closer to me. And for this method you dont need any special collars. Just normal walking equipment.
Very limited efficacy. Part of what this collar allows for is communication. In any situation you can give it a slight tug to teach a dog what not to do.
I'm glad it works for you, but my dog rather tears his vocal cords and passes out of a lack of oxygen than let go of the leash soooooo...
Try this with my 50kg corso 😂 youll be moving however
@@catalink9 Hey, a 22kg dalmatian can do the same thing. I know of a woman whose collarbone was broken by a beagle!!! If you can't control their mind, you can't control their body. Some folks seem to think that owning a cavapoo is sufficient experience to judge all dogs. ;)
@@nunyo9441 Right?
Great video and information! These demonstrations are so useful. Well done!
I’m going to start doing this, planning on an update in 2 weeks or so :)
Well?
WELL?
@@tterexx426 100000/10000 recommend I thought I wouldn’t work but it did !!
@@hailey.gallegos thanks for the update!
Yeesss. I found this video VERY helpful, and I have liked and subscribed, and bought your new book! Loving it. Thank you so so much for all your hard work and effort.
Just found your channel with this video and already loving your content!
Thank you so much . You’re technique worked amazingly 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Is the prong collar only for training? Or it should be on all the time?
I belive it's only training
You did a good video! But for the average dog owner, PLEASE advise them to get group or private lessons IN-ADDITION to yt vids. It’s sooo important, especially with larger dogs, and young/older age dogs. Thanks for educating the public, sooo needed! Last, dogs can “read” and respond to sounds made by handler: so a sound/word used only ONCE does work with many dogs.
Thank you so much for this wonderful lesson!!! This will help me big time!
Great video! Waiting for prong collar and hope I will get better results! I have wasted my time with positive training only! And literally lost my leadership as it was just a joke training bribing my dog to be good! Use slip l ad for 2 weeks good results on loose leash but reactivity is still work in progress. Hope prong collar will help to bring message across as I have Alfa GSD 9months. Thank you
Not the way I've trained my dogs, the Great Pyrenees that weigh more than me. Years ago an animal trainer on WOR radio proposed this method. If the dog pulls to the left you turn to the right. If the dog turns to the right you turn to the left. If the dog moves ahead of you turn around and go the other way. The dog starts to pay attention to what you are doing. One dog was a clown and distracted by everything he saw and professional obedience classes and a "Gentle Leader didn't help. The only way I could train him to heel was to keep the leash short and his head by my hip and repeatedly say heel. It didn't take long for this method to work because he was very smart. Remember-the dog weighed more than me. GPs are gentle giants and LPG's meaning that their 1st priority in life is the protection of their family and any other animals that are or belong to their family. Obedience is not their priority.
Great video very clear instructions. I needed this.
Thank you 😊
Very well done. Informative and to the point! Love your channel.
Excellent! This looks great and I can't wait to try these techniques in the morning. You've given me hope!
I’m so glad I watched this video before trying the prong collar. I would have done it all wrong. Thank you.
Also, this prong collar is on,y used for training and I should be able to go back to a regular collar, right?
Hi Christine. I work with pet dogs of all shapes and sizes in San Francisco. I have never worked with a working dog nor competed in obedience. I mention this to contextualise myself. In my experience, most of the dogs I have trained on a prong collar can go back to a normal flat or training collar (I don't use slip collars). However, it often makes sense to keep using a prong collar for some of the heavier dogs esp. the bully breeds. In addition, I have seen dogs get collar-wise and fail to behave correctly unless the prong collar is on. It depends what you are competing with. When my golden client is around water, no amount of leash pressure or training can overcome the urge to swim, so she wears a prong on the way to the lake. Otherwise she is fine. To cut a long story short, it depends on the dog. With all training, the aim is to use the least intervention as possible. But before switching to a regular collar, PROOF YOUR DOG. This is very important.
@@laramonroe3363 ,thank you.
This will help with mine dog when she out in the yard and I'm training her please let me know if I'm out doing what you are showing use
Thanks for posting this content man. IDK if it works out financially for yourself but know it is hugely helpful to my dog’s life regardless of that.
I love the way you explain things, very clear and easy to understand. Once the dog is fully trained on loose lead, do you continue to use the prong collar or do you switch to a different one?