Choosing the rigth prong collar
How do I find the right prong collar for my dog?
Before using a prong collar, you should be aware that the collar should be used for training purposes only. Especially if you are a beginner, we recommend that you get an experienced trainer to guide you and your dog through the first steps with the prong collar.
Before using a prong collar, you should be aware that the collar should be used for training purposes only. Especially if you are a beginner, we recommend that you get an experienced trainer to guide you and your dog through the first steps with the prong collar.
There are various things to consider when choosing the right prong collar.
First of all, you should know the circumference of your dog's neck and its weight. You can usually derive both the length and the wire thickness from this. You can use our guide to help determine this.
To find out the correct neck circumference, measure the place where the prong collar is placed. Behind your dog's ears, above the actual collar.
You can find more information on how to measure correctly in our blog on the topic.
There are various things to consider when choosing the right prong collar.
First of all, you should know the circumference of your dog's neck and its weight. You can usually derive both the length and the wire thickness from this. You can use our guide to help determine this.
To find out the correct neck circumference, measure the place where the prong collar is placed. Behind your dog's ears, above the actual collar.
You can find more information on how to measure correctly in our blog on the topic.
Prong collars are available in many different versions. With assembly chain, without, with ClicLock, without, with swivel or ring... This can be overwhelming at first.
In general, each design can have a different effect on your dog. While the ClicLock makes your life easier and makes it easier to put on and take off, the pull-through chain can also provide acoustic support during training. If it is fitted with a swivel and not a ring, this offers you even more flexibility between the prong and lead.
Prong collars are available in many different versions. With assembly chain, without, with ClicLock, without, with swivel or ring... This can be overwhelming at first.
In general, each design can have a different effect on your dog. While the ClicLock makes your life easier and makes it easier to put on and take off, the pull-through chain can also provide acoustic support during training. If it is fitted with a swivel and not a ring, this offers you even more flexibility between the prong and lead.
When buying a prong collar, you have to make sure that there are no hard or sharp edges on the prongs.
If you are looking for a collar with rounded spikes, we recommend a collar from Herm Sprenger.
In general, prong collars from Sprenger have other advantages. They all have a center plate, which results in a more even action than conventional prongs. The quality of the materials also contributes to the safety of you, your dog and others.
When buying a prong collar, you have to make sure that there are no hard or sharp edges on the prongs.
If you are looking for a collar with rounded spikes, we recommend a collar from Herm Sprenger.
In general, prong collars from Sprenger have other advantages. They all have a center plate, which results in a more even action than conventional prongs. The quality of the materials also contributes to the safety of you, your dog and others.
If you're looking for a prong collar but don't feel like getting unwanted comments, there are several options.
Schonmal etwas von einem Stachelhalsband mit Textilüberzug gehört? Have you ever heard of covered prong collars? A cover transforms the prong collar into an almost normal flat collar.
Another option would be a NeckTech Sport: from the outside it looks like a flat collar, but the innovative links imitate a dog's natural fangs.
If you're looking for a prong collar but don't feel like getting unwanted comments, there are several options.
Schonmal etwas von einem Stachelhalsband mit Textilüberzug gehört? Have you ever heard of covered prong collars? A cover transforms the prong collar into an almost normal flat collar.
Another option would be a NeckTech Sport: from the outside it looks like a flat collar, but the innovative links imitate a dog's natural fangs.
