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When I used the prong I took a pair of pliers and squeezed the prongs very lightly so that it was easier to hook them. I never had a problem with them coming undone.
As well you should. An excellent collar! There is nothing cheap about it. Not the design...not the release...and unfortunately...not the price!
I agree. They are made very well. You just have to get your fingers strong enough to undo the links. That took me forever and I admit that in the beginning, if my dh was out of town, the pinch stayed on my dog all the time as once I got it off, I couldn't put it back on! Now, it isn't a big deal at all.
When I used the prong I took a pair of pliers and squeezed the prongs very lightly so that it was easier to hook them. I never had a problem with them coming undone.
My pup sprung a link in his tonight while we were out. I did not have him double leashed and he ran off after rabbits and into traffic. Please don't use one without a secondary restraint system.
My pup sprung a link in his tonight while we were out. I did not have him double leashed and he ran off after rabbits and into traffic. Please don't use one without a secondary restraint system.
I would consider using larger links (taller) to avoid that - it seems like the smaller the link, the more risk that some dogs can get out of them. You can probably return that collar for a new one.
I would consider using larger links (taller) to avoid that - it seems like the smaller the link, the more risk that some dogs can get out of them. You can probably return that collar for a new one.
These were tall/large links. Seriously, prong collars will spring. Maybe it is worth risking the life of your dog not to use a secondary restraint. I was fortunate that mine wasn't killed the other night. I don't intend to take that chance again and I do not apologize for warning others of the risk!
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These were tall/large links. Seriously, prong collars will spring. Maybe it is worth risking the life of your dog not to use a secondary restraint. I was fortunate that mine wasn't killed the other night. I don't intend to take that chance again and I do not apologize for warning others of the risk!
I still haven't used mine yet; haven't even fitted Artie for it. I did, however, use all my strength to remove two of the links, so it's surprising to me -- although I am by no means doubting you! -- that they would spring on their own.
Is yours by Herm Sprenger? If so, you'll see it imprinted on at least three "flats" within the collar.
I would consider using larger links (taller) to avoid that - it seems like the smaller the link, the more risk that some dogs can get out of them. You can probably return that collar for a new one.
The better option is to use the prong with a dominant dog collar. It adds another layer of control and provides a backup collar should the prong collar come apart.
There is a good video tutorial on proper fitting of a prong collar as well as an explanation of how to use a prong collar with a dominant dog collar here; Leerburg | Prong Collars and Fur Saver Collars
I've rarely seen a properly fitted prong collar come apart but it can happen.
I have used a prong collar successfully on several dogs that were stronger than me.
It does not hurt them, put it around your wrist and pull tight you will see how it works.
I would only use it for training and never leave it on them without supervision.
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Prong Collar
