Anyone using the new neck tech collars? - Page 2

I got my snap fastening collars from a dealer in UK, but they are Herm Sprenger so should be availabel from them I guess.  I don't use a prong collar often and had mine for years.

Margaret N-J

My lad was just like Brynjulf's when he came to live with me.  He was then 17 months.  He is now 9.5 years.  I have never used anything except a flat collar with him; when I first got him and he was being a complete ass (both UK & US definitions !) I  TRIED a headcollar, and I TRIED  a check-chain;  he quickly proved himself in danger of taking his eyes out, AND running away, on the first;  and choking himself to death on the second (and yes it was on the right way up).

I hate pinch collars with a vengeance (and yes I have used one a couple of times for other people & their dogs);  also can't stand the aesthetics, that bling look with huge chains n prongs does not suit GSDs IMO.

I just put an ordinary collar on, one notch tighter than normally recommended - then they do not back out of them - and used voice, food, a smack in the chops, distraction to toys, a long line,  anything and everything, until he started to calm down and listen.  And Sit to be saddled up.
Then - eventually - we went off and got him Silver KC Good Citizen.  And I don't even consider myself that good a trainer.


So don't dismiss what Chaz says too lightly.  These things can be done, when you find the right methods to suit the individual dog.  I have not yet seen the kind of collar this thread is about;  but if I had access to one and had a dog in
front of me it might work better for, I would certainly use it.  Although I do wonder about its mentioned propensities to disintegrate and/or fly open.