Prong Collar Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

[@TopsyJt]

Robert's content literally saved my rescued Mal. Now, I have two Mals, which I am totally besotted with. It's Roberts content that allows me to be successful in their rehoming and reeducation. It requires constant work and dedication for success. I absolutely love seeing Goofy. I still fondly remember the video that had him doing some demonstrations in a ring, he hadn't performed any "French Ring, IPA" (I think) for many years, yet he was so excited about working again and he was amazing. Thank you for your patience with the idiots and your ability to help so many dogs (and people). Ps: I had to import my prongs, Martin gales to the UK, they're even banning E-collars too, It's like they don't want you to help dogs, just PTS dogs that don't conform to the idiotic positive only methodology.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

thank you so much! means the world to me!

[@joda7771]

They aren’t banning the e-collar in UK. At least not yet.

[@TopsyJt]

@@joda7771 you are correct. As of to date, they haven't voted to ban the use of the "e-collar", they never voted at the beginning of the year.

[@learnfacts101]

Imagine using punishment devices like a prong an e-collar lol

[@TopsyJt]

@@learnfacts101imagine having a weapon as your handle and thinking that it’s “right” for your self defence. Imagine punishing those who want what you have with a firearm 😂😂 yet says “…prong…e-collar…are punishment…” oh the hypocrisy is strong.

[@indiesoulnaomi]

Perfect timing since I just bought my first prong from Leerburg

[@michaeljuanis1684]

i just had my rotti break free from prong collar. it opened up when he went for another dog. i did not have it attached to a 2nd collar, did not know that was i thing. thank you for the info.

[@Watts24fps]

They also sell small attachments that make it so it may not fall down as much and can connect to another collar.

[@dogmom240]

Good video, to the point. I thought my Hermspringer was a little loose, will take out a link and see how my energetic pit responds. She doing pretty well, but still wants to pull at times, now I can control her better.

[@ursulaatkan]

Thank you very much for sharing this precious information!

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chrisbmx145]

Been using a herm springer prong daily for 4 years now, never had it break or show any signs of doing so but it is good to know that this is a possibility. In your opinion is this normally due to human error fitting or just equipment aging over time? Thanks for the informative video as always!

[@jamesmiller8591]

Thanks for the info. I learned something every time I watch your videos. Good job.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Glad to hear it!

[@unclesamsniece2064]

Lovely to see Goofy in this video. He’s such a handsome, good boy! Thanks for the important tips, Robert. And your great helper!

[@Watts24fps]

Great info. Love prongs and the info the dog receives from it. My Corso heels like a pro. I only ever have to give slight tugs or pops for information. Another thing to mention is the gauge/size of the prongs. For any dog over 100 +lbs I'd usually recommend a heavier 3.0+ gauge versus the 2.25mm shown here. Most dogs, especially sensitive dogs will only need a 2.25. But for bigger, thick fur, stubborn dogs, a larger gauge may help them feel it more. It won't have as much "bite" as a 2.25 though, so keep that in mind. I recently went from a 2.25 HS to a 3.2 as we needed to change stimulus and he just wasn't feeling the small prongs anymore since he's 125 lbs.

[@agronopoulus]

Very good information. Thank you!

[@remalm3670]

... Thank you, Robert ...

[@frankhubbard8703]

I use one for my pittie, I use a leash on his harness & the prong collar by hand. My dog is the perfect height for me to use the collar by hand when correcting, or I need him close to me. Using both has made it easier for milo to understand the behaviors that I don't want from him, and now I don't have to use it much. He still reacts to dogs behind fences but it's getting better. Best tool for dog training is patience.

[@jalealejandra]

Hey Robert, I love your videos and your way of training! Can you recommend a trainer in NY?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Look up Beth Bradley

[@jalealejandra]

@RobertCabralDogs omg you replied!!! I was just listening to your "Words We Choose" episode, and I love you even more. Thank you so much for your recommendation 🫡

[@RyanFederline]

Can we please suggest how do fit a prong collar on a long neck dog like the pinschers? In order for it to stay on close to the ears not sliding down I have to make it very tight. Otherwise it would slide down of the neck.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Here are two video that will help you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHiUn6Oees14a7M and kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJjHdWZ4m9N2qac If it slides a little down the neck it's not the worst thing, you just don't want it loose and slipping

[@ACLC00]

Prong plus e collar duo was a life saver, so cheap compared to all the money I wasted os "positive training" friendly gear that never got me anywhere. Never got the second collar to go with the prong, because we always have a e collar to ensure the recall in all situations.

[@lorimartin5094]

Robert, how do you feel about ECollars?

[@RobertCabralDogs]

Used properly they are a great tool. I support their use and use them.

[@lorimartin5094]

@@RobertCabralDogs Thank you for your reply.

[@SoulSacrificeBoy]

How would you respond to people like Ivan Balabanov who say its better to have the prong collar loose so that its only tight when preassure is applied? I certainly don't think Ivans dogs would have scarring/irritation on their necks from the prong collar rubbing around while its loose.

[@storm_crazy444]

Robert ive attached my prong to my girls collar and even although the prong is fitted snugly it slides down towards the collar its attached to. Causing me to have to repeatedly stop to adjust it.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

I’d make it as snug as is possibly comfortable and then not worry bout it. Be sure to use a backup.

[@shannamurray2693]

My Question is where do the prongs go ? In front -side or on top?

[@AlBundyy]

Hello Robert! Are you going to consider making some of your merch with Dwaynemator's silhouette? I would like a Labrador merch to represent my Labrador. 😂 Or maybe a Janet collab since Dwayne is her dog. 🤔

[@jpaleblue]

YES!!! 😊😊😊

[@AlBundyy]

@jpaleblue 😱😱😱 If this is forreal, I can't wait! 🙌 🐕

[@Blackkray219]

The prong does not always need to be high and tight that is a common mistake people do. Some dogs are too sensitive for the higher placement so middle-low neck would work better with the dogs needs. As long as its snug any placement is fine

[@amyedwards5169]

I had saved a malinois from a lady that had him tied to a tree with a prong collar on 😡😡 I swear she didn’t even know she said she just put him outside but here is the thing about that the person who she was staying with said he had to stay outside because he had attacked her cat😢 so yeah not a good situation at all but he was safe❤

[@flip_shifty]

Dont use one

[@darren-up9vo]

You know nutting

[@TARP..]

DOG SCARED TO HIT END OF LEAD=ONLY HITS END OF LEAD FOR REACTIVITY *1RULE..should you play god over this dog sweet tooth dog enfusiasm is it not the dogs walk

[@chiefexec7367]

Prong E collars are never acceptable

[@samuelmuse3065]

Never heard of a prong E collar.

[@chiefexec7367]

@@samuelmuse3065 you should wipe the drool off of your multiple chins and wander out of your cave

[@carlosbel17]

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[@thankmelater1254]

That advice is self-contradictory; if the prong pressure on the left side of neck is to get the dog to move to the right then it SWITCHES to making the dog resist, not comply...then tell: AT WHAT DISTANCE from touching your leg does the dog convert the signal from the intended direction, to the opposite?

[@null_wizard]

why'd you turn it into a algebra equation?

[@thankmelater1254]

@@null_wizard because his own dog in his own demonstration demonstrated that the effect WAS NOT present.

[@RobertCabralDogs]

if you don't understand it from watching, then you certainly are not gonna understand it from a written explanation.

[@thankmelater1254]

@@RobertCabralDogs Starting at 3:20 this is what is shown to 3:28 > Robert tugs upward and to the dog's right, the dog does not shift. From 3:28 to 3:48 Robert a) changes leashes. b) makes space. c) does not demonstrate proposed proper action. 4:00 Robert's dog does not budge with leash pressure, but instead responds to "here" "here" here:" End.

[@null_wizard]

@@thankmelater1254 i mean you're acting like you know exactly how to use a prong collar so why are you even getting mad in the comments? you must be pretty bored