Herm Sprenger Prong Dog Training Collar Ultra-Plus Chrome Plated Steel Pet Pinch No-Pull for Dogs Anti Pull Made in Germany 2.25mm x 13in Small

Our trainer recommended a prong collar for leash walking and I was a little unsure at first, but it made a huge difference. My 6-month-old puppy usually pulls a lot which makes walks frustrating for both of us. Today was our first time using it and it was the best walk we’ve had. He was calm, responsive, and the pressure was gentle, not harsh. It gave me much better control and made the experience enjoyable for both of us. Looking forward to more stress-free walks!

I wish I would have discovered this years ago! My 5-year old Golden Retriever is a continual puller and makes it very unpleasant to go on walks. A friend recommended the Halti which goes over the muzzle. I was not comfortable with that, even though I know it works really well for some dogs. I decided to try one and my dog lost her mind on our first walk wearing it and got her paw caught in it while desperately trying to get it off. Being a horse owner in the past and being familiar with this brand's excellent products, I bought it as a last resort, along with the clasp that is sold separately. It was extremely frustrating trying to figure out the clasp which you must slide to one side and then pinch to release (I wish the company would give better instructions/videos to make this an easier task.) It has been a lifesaver now that the clasp issue is solved and I highly recommend!

Prong collars can be a valuable tool in achieving training goals. Used correctly, they provide clear communication and consistent feedback. This can lead to quicker understanding and improved responsiveness in dogs. However, it's crucial to seek guidance from a certified professional trainer for proper usage. This ensures the collar is used safely and effectively, maximizing its training potential.

Very sturdy prong collar. Keeps my 80 pounds dog from pulling. :)

I have a male german shepherd and when I tell you he pulls, believe me he pullsss. Once he comes across another dog, there's no full control of him. I kept contemplating about this collar and decided to give it a try. Well, best decision since I noticed the difference right away. When he would see another dog, I would do a slight pull and he would automatically listen. I used little to no strength throughout the whole walk which made the walk enjoyable. (: My only issue is I struggle to put it on and take it off. :/

Update on this as my Aussiedoodle young dog FINALLY gets my drift to behave on walks. Last collision with her (without the collar) sent me to the ER and follow-up with Ortho Dr. My knee suffered severe soft tissue injuries but my knee implant not affected and several weeks later of R.I.C.E. can feel her coming back.

I am not sure that I have ever written a review for a product. If I have...I am not sure when the last time I did was. I was feeling pretty confident about my dog training skills. Between gentle-leaders and no-pull harnesses, consistency, and positive reinforcement, I have trained 5 previous dogs to walk calmly on a leash. Four of those dogs were all at once. "look at me and my skills!" I thought....walking all four of these lab-mixes all at once. For years. Calmly. And then... Bodhi (an 8 month old 65 lb golden retreiever/husky mix) came into my life and humbled me almost right onto my toosh onto a road with traffic. Because a dog was across the street with a bell on his collar and the excitement was just too much! First I used a no-pull harness. Then a gentle leader. Then a trainer I worked with in an obedience class recommended a martingale. It was useless. The gentle leader I used was the most effective, and that was still minimal and I felt like I was hurting him during corrections. We walk twice a day and I dreaded it. I thought I was a calm, cool dog owner. I fet like I was turning into a crazy person alternating between corrections and positive reinforcement on our walks. Although, my 14-year-old lab mix was loving all training treats she was getting alongside every attempt I made to reward Bodhi for positive behavior. I was convinced for months I was doing something wrong and feeling guilty and more defeated with every youtube video I watched about just needing to figure out better communication with my dog. I was on the verge of breaking the bank and sending him away to a 2-week board-and-train program. I heard prong collars were inhumane, but when I got desperate, I started to research them. In just ONE DAY, the results were immediate. And boy wagged his tail throughout the whole walk and just looked up at me when we saw another dog and gladly took treats instead of pulling. I watched multiple youtube videos about using this correctly before trialing it and introduced him to it in the backyard first. It feels sooooo much more humane than constant corrections and stopping and changing directions throughout our walks. It was calm and easy and I felt like ME again. The corrections were drastically less and we all were happy and calm throughout our walk. SO HAPPY I TRIED THIS. Nothing inhumane about it. And good learning for me about recognizing different methods for different dogs. We look forward to many calm, long walks in our future!

Good quality, arrived promptly