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I also reccomend the prong collar. If it's properly fitted, it's very easy to use and usually works wonders for a puller. However it is possible for some dogs to pull anyway, and in those cases they are pulling through the handler, not the collar. Like any tool, proper use makes all the difference.
Fit the collar high on the neck, behind the ears, make sure it's SNUG (but not too tight) and give about a foot of slack in the lead. Hook your thumb through your belt loop to keep your hand steady. (this also keeps you from correcting, and allows the dog to self-correct. No need to worry about timing)
The most common problem people have with this collar is they allow the dog to get to the end of the lead and then it's all down hill from there, as it's much easier to pull from that position.
You have to leave no more then a foot of slack and STICK TO IT. Do a bunch of random turns and get the dog to pay attention to you in a low distraction enviroment so she knows how the collar works before you test it out on a walk.
If you're conerned about the collar being "harsh" you can always add some rubber tips to the end.
I've used the front clip harnesses and while they work for some mild pullers, I won't to use them because of the danger. It's very easy for a dog to simply back out of one if they're so inclined. Seen it happen. Loose dog. Not fun.
I wouldn't trust one on an over excited dog with a novice owner.
Likewise, if you use a prong, be sure to attach it to back up collar as they have been known to come apart if the links get weak.
Fit the collar high on the neck, behind the ears, make sure it's SNUG (but not too tight) and give about a foot of slack in the lead. Hook your thumb through your belt loop to keep your hand steady. (this also keeps you from correcting, and allows the dog to self-correct. No need to worry about timing)
The most common problem people have with this collar is they allow the dog to get to the end of the lead and then it's all down hill from there, as it's much easier to pull from that position.
You have to leave no more then a foot of slack and STICK TO IT. Do a bunch of random turns and get the dog to pay attention to you in a low distraction enviroment so she knows how the collar works before you test it out on a walk.
If you're conerned about the collar being "harsh" you can always add some rubber tips to the end.
I've used the front clip harnesses and while they work for some mild pullers, I won't to use them because of the danger. It's very easy for a dog to simply back out of one if they're so inclined. Seen it happen. Loose dog. Not fun.
I wouldn't trust one on an over excited dog with a novice owner.
Likewise, if you use a prong, be sure to attach it to back up collar as they have been known to come apart if the links get weak.