Halti Headcollar vs Pinch Prongs for training - rec.pets.dogs.behavior

Message from discussion Halti Headcollar vs Pinch Prongs for training
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Subject: Re: Halti Headcollar vs Pinch Prongs for training
Date: 19 Sep 2006 07:12:15 -0700
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the.longest.username.availa...@gmail.com wrote:
>
> If I was going to use a choke chain as a backup it wouldn't get tangled
> in the prong collar.  The prong collar should fit snug enough that it
> rides at the top of his neck near his head.  Choke chains, because of
> how they are slid over their head should ride lower than that naturally
> and not get tangled.  As for the license collar, I would either have a
> loose one that rides low down with the choke chain or take it off and
> carry it in my pocket while training.  I use a loose license collar
> that I can tighten if I am using it for restraint so he can not pull
> out of it as easily.  Here is a good website that shows how to properly
> fit a prong collar including pictures as well as pictures of using a
> nylon slip collar as a backup.
> http://www.leerburg.com/fit-prong.htm
>
> Nick

Oh, and his recommendation to use a remote collar at the bottom of that
page... that is for a specific dog with specific circumstances.  He
does not recommend them for all dogs, in fact he typically recommends
the prong collar.  Just thought I would point that out in case someone
who didn't know read the entire page, because I could see how they
would interpret that he would use an e-collar on every dog.

Nick