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Originally Posted by woghead  ive been looking at the prong collar and ive noticed that it has some spikes around the collar part just wondering if the dog pulls do these stick into the dogs neck.......... |
A good prong collar is one that the prongs have rounded edges. The idea is the prongs pinch the skin around them whem tightened and make it uncomfortable for the dog to pull or continue the undesired behavior. Some would say that prongs are inhumane. if you look at the statistics, you will find there are much more injuries to the trachea (windpipe) with a choke chain than there are with the prong. Another thing is that you are able to make a less severe and quicker correction with a prong collar.
There is another issue related with gentle leader and halti.. When you pull the leash on either of those devices, it does put pressure on the neck and spine. Wobblers can be an issue with Dobies. I would avoid both. if your're worried about what the yahoos say put a prong collar cover on. Hope this helps.