: Pet Supply Imports - Chrome Plated Training Collar w/ Quick Release Snap Large, 3.25mm |
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Rating:  - * Which Size ... How big is a large? I can't figure out by looking at the picture how this collar goes on, does it slip over the head? Rating:  - * Humane and Effective ... Obviously, whether it's this specific brand or other pronged training collars, the reviews are polarized. Yes, if your pet is doing something that you don't want it to, it is probably your fault, and the best solution is to take a rolled up newspaper and bop yourself on the head with it. However, I feel confident in my training skills. I currently own two large puppies who were potty trained, sitting, coming, laying down, distinguishing persons and places, paw shaking, rolling over, and eagerly going to bed by the time they were 12 weeks old without ever having to use loud or physical negative reinforcement. The one staple of obedience they could not learn up into their 6th month was simply walking beside me. This wasn't an option because by 6 months, they were both weighing 60 pounds and were going to injure me before long. I exhausted all of the most humane training tools I could before attempting this product. I felt relatively assured it wouldn't cause injury to my puppies since my family used to use a pinch collar on our pit bull when I was younger, and it was never injured over the course of 9 years of use. However, my dogs have a kinder disposition as Auzzie-Bernese Mtn Dog mixes. This is their story: Like I said, I tried everything. I started with their regular collars. They didn't work. I tried full harnesses. They didn't work. I tried harnesses that were clipped at the front of the chest. They didn't work. I tried choke chains. They pulled so hard that I was quickly convinced they were going to collapse their esophagus cartilage before they would walk beside me (especially when squirrels were in sight). I tried training them indoors and outdoors. I tried training them together and separated. I tried the gentle leaders (a muzzle collar, which leads the dog by the head, much like a horse). It was very effective in correcting bad behavior, but it didn't teach habitually good behavior. As soon as I clipped into the normal collars or harnesses, all the bad habits returned before I left my house. On top of that, the dogs hated the muzzles so much, despite my guided fitting and how-to-train-with-muzzle sessions with a trainer, that they became anxious instead of excited when I reached for the leashes. The point I'm trying to make is that I exhausted over dozens of dollars, dozens of walks and training sessions, and was seeing no end in sight. So I decided to give the pinch collars a try. It only took one walk to not only correct the tugging (which was the extent of efficacy the other training tools offered) but also teach habitual good behavior. I feel confident that within a week, I will not even need these collars and will be able to replace them with a choke chain or just clipping to their normal collars to achieve the same results. The collar is used to simulate what a pack leader or mother would do if a submissive dog or puppy was misbehaving or drifting away from the pack/litter, which is bite them on the neck and remind them who's the alpha or carry them back where they belong. They are reminder bites. You should never be pulling hard enough to cause damage and make your dog cower or whimper. Also, it should not be the only form of training. Keep treats handy and reward good behavior, don't resort to simply punishing bad behavior and hope for good results. If you are afraid of the pain threshold, put the collar on yourself (your arm or leg, for starters) and try it out. The choice is always yours to make, and it should never be made blindly. Ask trainers and read training literature. If you have exhausted all options, give these a shot. However, I would argue that unless your training program and/or training instructor strongly recommend their use from the beginning, this should not be your starting tool. Find what works best for you. As is the case with anything, your results may vary and this might not be the best option. My results have been healthy for my pups, my arms and back, and have been successful overall. Rating:  - * ANIMAL CRUELTY! ... The only reason I voted 1 star is because there was no option for 0! This is disgusting, why would anyone use this on their pet?? How about training your dog in a more humane way? Gentle lead collars, dog training..anything is better than hurting your pet! I can't believe items like this still sell or that Amazon would approve such a thing! Of course your dog is going to stop pulling on his leash, he doesn't want to be tortured!! Rating: - * Torrture ... This sort of thing should be illegal. It is nothing but a way to torture an animal to make it obey, it makes me sick and that Amazon sells this collar and several like it make me think less about the company. I would urge pepole not to use such a instrument of pain on their dog. Your dog love you, do you want to repay it with torture? The whole point of this collar is to give the dog pain so it will do what you say. It is for pepole that can not be bothered to train their dog to respect them rather than fear them. Rating:  - * Not Used ... Have not used this because the instructions are very lame. If I had it to do over I would have ordered one that comes with rubber tips that are inserted over the metal ends. |
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