Best dog pinch collars according to redditors
We found 20 Reddit comments discussing the best dog pinch collars. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 20 Reddit comments discussing the best dog pinch collars. We ranked the 11 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
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-[large chuck it ball] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0084DRJKO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_9z2-ybMRKYDYG) that my puppy is addicted to.
-[topical spray] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0025YKUIQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_mE2-ybRANQ1AN) to help with your doggos minor cuts.
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-[Kong Zoom Groom] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002AR1A0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_DJ2-ybD5EXKZH) for brushing out those thick double coated pooches without tearing the coat or scratching the skin.
-[treat pouch] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JCWAWA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_LL2-yb1WKAR0N) for those fun training sessions!
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-[Herm Sprenger Prong Collar] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0F8702/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_4R2-yb0ZM4BGR), an excellent training tool for beginner and higher level dogs when used properly.
-[Red Barn dog food roll] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008DFOG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_wU2-yb83KED07), great training treats, and you can cut them up into any size you want to.
Let me know if you want more!
Like I said, I’ve done my research and I know what I’m doing. It might look big in the picture but it’s really not. I bought it off amazon and checked the tags just to make sure. It is the 2-1/4mm
Herm Sprenger Pinch Collar, 12-Inch, 2-1/4-Millimeter, Silver, Small https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0006L0UGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Z1xSBbH69C8QQ
Nothing wrong with them other than the fact that 90 percent of the people who want them use them in dangerously wrong ways; having it far too low on the neck to be effective and having the chain facing the wrong way where it easily gets stuck and can injure the dog. They think it is just a cure all for pulling and that it is okay to just leave them on all the time and it isn't going to be dangerous. That's why I say only to ask about them if you know how to use them or have a trainer who is going to show you how. Pinch collars on the other hand. I hate them with a passion. I wish we didn't sell them at all. In the seven years I have worked pet retail I have worked with 15 different trainers and not one of them would ever recommend a pinch collar because of how dangerous they are to use if you don't know what you are doing.
Edit: this is a pinch collar if you havent seen one before.
Yep, same here. He was generally OK on walks when we adopted him, but god dammit if he wants to sniff something, he's gonna fucking sniff it it. The harness made it harder for me to handle him and his out of control sniffing.
No matter how hard we worked with him, he just would not stop with the pulling so we put something like this on him at the advice of our vet, and as soon as we clasped it on him it was like night and day. A few walks with some light corrective tugs and he's gold.
The collar is great and I've put it on my arm and had my wife give it a pretty hard pull and it was not painful in the least; it's supposed to mimic a mother's teeth when she picks up the puppy by the scruff of the neck.
He can still drag me if he really wants to, but it's much more rare that he tries.
Dog tax: Teddy
I tried everything with ours....head collar, martingale, a million different harnesses...none of those worked. Best purchase I made was the prong collar. I mean they're all driven to hunt and want to chase birds, squirrels ect....so I guess you can't expect them to behave. Ha and high energy like freaking cocaine addict type energy. Here is the link to the prong collar we got. It is the only thing that has made her stop yanking like a maniac...she's psychotic but intelligent and loving so we deal with it...haha here is the link for the one I purchased. It is a great brand and wonderful quality. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009YUFMK/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Supposed to go up by their ears so it's supposed to be tight...this one is easier to put on than my last one I got. Get that size prongs...since the bigger ones are for long haired...I had no idea..figured that one out because they stuck out so far. 3.0 mm prongs. And this is not inhumane if you are worried...it is not sharp on the prongs...and it doesn't injure our dog.
They won't respond to a pinch collar nor a choke chain when they're that young. They have a lot of skin on their neck. The prong collar will poke their neck muscles, throat, and esophageal area. With a prong collar they know exactly how much space they have before they're hurt and from when they're comfortable. We use this one https://www.amazon.com/Herm-Sprenger-Ultra-Plus-Training-Collar/dp/B0006L2N2G
They should but since i'm not in Canada I can't say for sure. I own a prong from Petco and i've had it slip off multiple times before so I recommend not buying from Petco.
Here's a Herm Sprenger on Amazon Canada this is the type people recommend (with the little flat piece in the middle)
Here's my list of "favorites" for my GSDs:
Chuck-It Balls. By far, the most durable balls I've found. They've got some "give", so they seem to enjoy chewing/chasing them more. Remember, once the ball can fit between their back teeth, it's time to upgrade to the larger size.
The Shark Vacuum is a beast. We've tried any number of vacuums over the years, this one falls into the "Not Stupidly Expensive and Totally Worth It" category. Getting a decent Undercoat Rake goes hand-in-hand with a good vacuum. Rake once a week (three times during shedding season), brush 1-3 times a week, you'll give your back a break no matter what vacuum you buy.
In terms of training treats, we really like the Red Barn Chicken and Liver Rolls. After a while, we use them exclusively for scent training, but it's an excellent (and not expensive!) treat for any kind of training. Cube small, you'll get a ton of mileage out of one roll.
Herm Sprenger Dog Collars make great training collars. Not everyone likes the idea of a pinch/prong collar, so if it's not your thing, look elsewhere. However, if you are planning on training with pinch, these are the best, bar none. We use the small size and just add links as our dog grows - it's almost impossible to injure them with the smaller prongs and they tend to respond better. Please learn how to use a pinch before using one of these extensively - they shouldn't be used for restraint and you should probably wait until 8+ months (a number of people I know even wait till 14+ months for any obedience aside from the "necessities") before doing a ton of training anyway.
I'll stay away from food recommendations as it seems to be such a controversial topic. I will say that there are a ton of good sites out there to research - first figuring out whether you're feeding raw, tube, or kibble and then what to do once you decide.
Last - look for a dog club in your area. I personally like the German Shepherd Dog Club of America - Working Dog Association, but there are a number of places like this. I can tell you irrefutably that my dogs' favorite day of the week is training day. Nothing like getting out there with other GSD lovers and doing some tracking/obedience/protection work.
Hope this helps! Good luck :)
Yes.
Although, if you take a look at the mechanism this type of collar employs, I wouldn't default to this type of collar for your pet at first. Exhaust other options first. These are usually used with big, burly, and hard to control dogs until they start to learn. Once they are trained, the collar is replaced with a regular one. It's a short-term piece of equipment intended on helping correct serious pulling and other "lunging" types of behaviors.
It’s a metal collar with “spikes” on it that are rounded off so they won’t damage the skin and injure the dog. When you pop on the leash to correct a behaviour, it creates a more direct pressure than a flat collar would, making the dog less likely to keep pulling. Many people say it simulates the bite of a mother dog correcting behaviour.
I know “spikes” sounds scary, but it is actually far safer with a dog that pulls or is reactive because on a flat collar they will keep pulling and can cause serious damage to their trachea. The prong prevents this.
prong collar
There's not really too much variety, but I can recommend Herm Sprenger as a reliable, quality brand. One feature to seek out in whatever you choose: in the link below, you'll see that there's a plate right in the middle of the collar. This serves to reverse the direction of the prongs so you get an even distribution of the pressure around the neck. It just works a bit better than the original style with all the links in the same direction. If you need to add or remove links to get the right fit, try to have more or less the same number on either side of the plate.
They also make a quick-release style that has a clip in the chain part so you don't have to undo a link to take it off. I use that type, but it's more convenience than function.
Here's a good collar for your reference:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0006L0UGC/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1482773092&sr=8-4&keywords=herm+sprenger+prong+collar+quick+release
It's a dog collar
Choker Prong/Pinch/Spike Chain Collar 20" for Dogs up to 250 Lbs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0118BQLWK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CT3ODbDWS8HHW
No offense but maybe user error? In the video I linked, the dog had a harness like that on and it did nothing to control his behavior. Then the trainer put on the pinch collar and gave corrections, the dog immediately started walking with him correctly. Perhaps you installed the prong collar incorrectly or did not correct with it in the right way. A lot about dog training is about correcting owner behavior too lol
Here are some reviews on one of the most popular pinch collars out there. The very first review talks about using it to train a 90lb pitbull and a 120lb sheepdog:
http://www.amazon.com/Herm-Sprenger-Collar-16-Inch-Millimeter/product-reviews/B0006L0UGW/ref=cm_cr_dp_see_all_btm?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1&sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending
I also recommend Koehler's methods
The Koehler Method of Dog Training: Certified Techniques by Movieland's Most Experienced Dog Trainer https://www.amazon.com/dp/0876056575/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_G6S18aT6j8xe
this is the collar I recommend https://www.amazon.com/Herm-Sprenger-German-Prong-Collar/dp/B0006L2N2G/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1380138142&sr=8-8&keywords=herm+sprenger+prong+collar
I think it's mostly about general socialization. Try and get a friend with a dog to come over and have them interact. It will be a learning curve, but once your dog becomes more comfortable around others, hopefully it won't pull on the leash as much.
Also, there are "choker" leashes for dogs that pull too much. It's uncomfortable if they pull, so they learn to stop doing it. http://www.amazon.com/Imports-Herm-Sprenger-Training-Release/dp/B00074VZ9O/ref=zg_bs_2975430011_15
have you considered a prong collar? It would likely stop pulling and is more minimal than the harness. it is actually safer than a regular collar, because instead of the pressure from pulling being only on the trachea, it is dispersed all around the neck. If you get a good quality herm sprenger brand prong, there will be a metal plate that protects the trachea. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00I0F8702/ref=psdc_3052412011_t3_B0006L0UGC i reccomend that one for most size dogs, smaller is better. You still have to teach the dog to not pull though, it is not an instant fix. use their kibble to train them on walks instead of in a bowl, reward for not pulling. unlike a choke collar, it is limited in how much it can constrict, and instead of a leash correction, gentle pressure will work for most dogs.
Do yourself a favor and get a Herm Sperger prong collar. I can’t walk my boy without it. Trust me it’s not the cruel medieval device that it looks like. Kodiak will choke himself to death if he walks with a regular nylon collar, especially if we encounter people or other dogs.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00K8BS648/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_4unCBbQ3SR32J
So for the prong collar Herm Sprenger Neck Tech Stainless Steel Prong Dog Training Collar with Snap Hook Pet Pinch Collar No-Pull Collar for Dogs Made in Germany 19 inches https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07TNR2H8D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GNIRDbFT10FNC
And for dominant Ruffwear Cinch Collar for Dogs, Medium Sized Breeds Adjustable Fit, Reflective Trim, Size: Medium (36-51 cm/14-20 in), Kokanee Red, Chain Reaction Collar, 25701-604M https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012A3T5ZK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0PIRDb9Y88VEZ.
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Get one of these. We have a pup as well and he hasn't pulled in months since using this on walks
Herm. Sprenger® Ultra-Plus Prong Training Collar, 2.25 mm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006L0UGC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_C4QLxbF7RCRXF
Hope it helps! I just noticed my typo, and yours, lol. It's Herm Sprenger. Look into the clip kind, they are plenty strong and make putting them on worlds easier. I have had the same one for around 15 years now.
If you get one start with clipping the leash to both rings first. This prevents the collar from tightening when he pulls, like a martingale. If he needs it, you can go to just one, the "live ring" which will tighten as he pulls. I've never had to use this through 4 ABPT's.
Google proper use and positioning for a prong online. There is a particular place on the neck and orientation of the collar that is the correct useage.