I can't believe I'm typing this... before I get started I wanted to add that I do not want this thread to turn into a "bash fest". Please & Thanks
I want your guys' opinions/experiences on a prong collar. I don't think I've ever used one, I really want some facts. I've read very biased opinions, that their cruel, etc or that EVERY dog should wear one... it was hard for me to read anything "in between"
For those that've been following Tucker's back "injury" (he has IVDD) he is going off of official crate rest this weekend. He has a follow up appt tomorrow (in which I am also going to ask about this if I get to go too, btw)
Our concern is walking on leash... he pulls, charges, and rams his body weight against the leash. He was making progress, but its been 6 full weeks since he's been able to go on a walk. We're so afraid he's going to re-injure himself by doing this, I'm even worried about getting him into the vet. He is THAT full-force, all of the time.
The vet said he could do short "potty" walks this last week - he is going to have to build up his endurance again. We went from our house to the mail box, he was jouncing, choking, and pulling SO bad he had to be carried back into the house, and he was hunching his back afterward so I know he was hurting himself. He's just excited.
A prong was suggested to me by a friend who's a vet tech. A flat collar, and (body) harnesses have been linked to spine &/or neck injuries, as well as head collars, chokes, etc. I don't think he should wear his harness, because it is right where his injury is.
He has worn an easy walk harness, but he's outsmarted it. He throws his chest into it, or flips a paw over it and continues to yank.
Any help is definitely appreciated!!
ETA - there was a harness that Breeze suggested in another thread, and its being shipped out..... but I'm very unsure. I think Kayla may strangle me if I straight out ask the vet without telling her first, but I want some chazzer thoughts first
Thanks!!
I want your guys' opinions/experiences on a prong collar. I don't think I've ever used one, I really want some facts. I've read very biased opinions, that their cruel, etc or that EVERY dog should wear one... it was hard for me to read anything "in between"
For those that've been following Tucker's back "injury" (he has IVDD) he is going off of official crate rest this weekend. He has a follow up appt tomorrow (in which I am also going to ask about this if I get to go too, btw)
Our concern is walking on leash... he pulls, charges, and rams his body weight against the leash. He was making progress, but its been 6 full weeks since he's been able to go on a walk. We're so afraid he's going to re-injure himself by doing this, I'm even worried about getting him into the vet. He is THAT full-force, all of the time.
The vet said he could do short "potty" walks this last week - he is going to have to build up his endurance again. We went from our house to the mail box, he was jouncing, choking, and pulling SO bad he had to be carried back into the house, and he was hunching his back afterward so I know he was hurting himself. He's just excited.
A prong was suggested to me by a friend who's a vet tech. A flat collar, and (body) harnesses have been linked to spine &/or neck injuries, as well as head collars, chokes, etc. I don't think he should wear his harness, because it is right where his injury is.
He has worn an easy walk harness, but he's outsmarted it. He throws his chest into it, or flips a paw over it and continues to yank.
Any help is definitely appreciated!!
ETA - there was a harness that Breeze suggested in another thread, and its being shipped out..... but I'm very unsure. I think Kayla may strangle me if I straight out ask the vet without telling her first, but I want some chazzer thoughts first
Thanks!!