The Best Prong Collar for Large Dogs

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[@ricgray9986]

Magic training tool. My female Corso came naked at 20 months. Now a service dog. Thank you for giving me the power to take an unknown dog, meaning her background, to service dog without the traditional cost and we developed a bond stronger than marriage.

[@TheGibby13]

"A bond stronger than marriage" hurt to read, happy you've had great success!

[@joseherrera-mu2fi]

Aren’t all dogs technically naked?

[@conebear9291]

@@joseherrera-mu2fiin training? Yes.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Love to hear that, nice job!

[@petplay7777]

From experience, would you recommend leaving an adult cane corso at home alone for 6 hours?

[@MELVIN_G__]

Thanos looking like Batman. Magestic!

[@PhantomShadow2098]

Remember that the collar is supposed to sit just under the dog's ears, right under the jawline, and should be able to rotate around the neck with a little bit of effort

[@RyGuyTheAVGuy]

How tf you gonna put it on above the dogs ears??

[@PhantomShadow2098]

@@RyGuyTheAVGuy What do you mean? I said under the dog's ears, meaning it's not supposed to sit like a flat collar would.

[@patricksanders858]

Please inform users that the point of using the collar is NOT TO INDUCE PAIN. It's supposed to regress the dog to a puppy mind in order to imprint commands better. The leash is supposed to HANG IN THE FRONT WITH THE PRONGS ON THE NAPE OF THE NECK.

[@patricksanders858]

​@@RyGuyTheAVGuythe links come apart.

[@JustJenReacts]

THE PRONG COLLAR IS TO BE FITTED UP HIGH ON THE DOGS NECK, UNDER HIS/HER JAWLINE. ABOVE THE WINDPIPE!!! When fitted properly, add or subtract links to fit correctly, THESE COLLARS DO WORK, AND DO NOT HURT THE DOG! They should NEVER be used on aggressive dogs!!! And THIS MAN JUST FIT THAT DOGS PRONG COLLAR CORRECTLY! You have no idea how many people do not put it where it’s supposed to go! This specific place mimics where either a momma dog, or alpha dog bites another pack member to get them to listen!!! BRAVO 👏 SIR!

[@Curious5368]

Dog started sniffing and I thought he was nodding in agreement for a second.

[@michie0587]

I recently recommended your videos for some who was basically saying if you use these collars you are being abusive to your dog. i appreciate your videos. thank you.

[@TheLaly37]

What is a abusive about it? Just cautious

[@michie0587]

@@TheLaly37 Nothing in my opinion if used properly and fitted correctly. I have one for our DDR GSD and he honestly doesn't need it now but he knows now of I get it out he gets his hike or walk. If he was hurt by it I don't think he would get so excited to see it come out of the drawer.

[@TheLaly37]

I read about it, looks like you need to know what you are doing to use it. I never owned a strong breed ( used to be a pom owner) so I think this is not for me 😅. If you get one of those strong breed, how do you gain the experience for training them? Or must you use a trainer for your first time? My husband wanted a bigger dog but i am not sure i know enough to do this.

[@RitalUP]

Just so you know, this collar is banned in several countries especially because of the way it is designed to hurt the dogs. Yes if you can't control your dog those spikes are very useful. The reason it's so efficient is quite obvious. The thing is a dog well trained and well socialized don't need this and an untrain dog should always be trained. Period. Many big dog owners take those collars by default and just pull the leash instead of doing actual training. I saw 4 months old puppies with this collar pulling and getting hold by the leash by their owners.. I own a 1,5y/o 30kg german Shepard, I knew nothing about dog but I learned it. I trained her every days, she is absolutely perfect in all subjects now. In Europe dogs are not less well behaved than in US so this collar is not a factor of efficiency. It's an extrem solution for extrem cases not a norm.

[@winry2357]

@@RitalUPI have a 4 year old cane corso. I tried for TWO YEARS to train her to not pull on the leash with zero improvement. I tried every trick in the book. The moment I put the prong collar on correctly, she stopped pulling. It was a breeze to wean her off of it and now she rarely pulls with just her flat collar. It was never designed to hurt the dog, the only people who say that have never actually used one. It’s a perfect training tool because most of the time, the dog checks their own behavior. It doesn’t hurt, it’s a feeling of pressure. It’s exactly like how dogs correct each other all the time. By using a prong collar, you’re communicating in their language that they cannot behave a certain way and that doing so will be uncomfortable. That’s it.

[@paddyendubs4509]

Sprenger is the best. GSD broke 3 pet store jobs before I got her one three years ago. still going strong. Top notch

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Exactly, Herm Sprenger is amazing

[@bcremodeling7079]

If you’re breaking prong collars, you’re using them wrong

[@YoungandBold22]

I agree! I’ve only been using this one and it’s the only collar that my dog responds better with!

[@LabsandCClov2653]

Just bought a Herm Sprenger 3.0 Ultra Plus. Links are the same lenght as a 2.25 which gives you almost twice as many prongs as a standard 3.0 for more even distribution. Love it.

[@supremeexoticbullies9143]

I love these collars they are one the best training tools most people don’t know how to use them correctly when you use this correctly it will correct a dogs leash behavior instantly

[@supremeexoticbullies9143]

Exactly were he placed it on his dog is were it goes for people that don’t know how to use this collar

[@kevinmendoza2529]

Beautiful dog

[@1packatak]

Herm Sprenger recently came out with a 3 mm Short Link prong collar. Each link is 1” in length whereas the 3.3 ones are 1 1/2” in length. This allows you to fit the collar better on a smaller neck as you get 3 short prongs in the space of 2 regular prongs. Got mine from Katie’s Buckles❤

[@jonathanbringas8759]

I feel personally attacked. Keep killing it Garrett, love all the videos. Such a huge help.

[@nadinejohnson2580]

Im a firm believer in this collar for a choker. They have helped me with all of the hard heads and very strong dogs ive ever had. They weren't aggressive but very strong and hard to walk. Plus with their strength it helped me control them just in case they did want to go after another animal. Ive used these for yrs on all large breeds

[@ifbbradshaw6781]

Used the 3.0 mm for my corso for awhile but the chains are larger/harder to fit through the links so it doesn’t tighten with the same sensitivity that the 2.25mm does when there’s small changes in distance/lack on the leash. Changing to 2.25 for this reason. Appreciate the video

[@bevygerritsen1322]

Thanks for the advice Garret

[@AlexHalabi-eh9el]

"Awww cute little pupp- AHHH HES GOT MY ARM THE DOGS GOT MY ARM"

[@Teflondon41]

👌🏿💯🔥💯👌🏿 BEAST MODE 🐕

[@tropicalsnow]

And what what Ron Swanson calls a dog.

[@lavonnemcdowell7040]

Thank you so much Garrett you are fantastic that is. Why all of the people want to know everything? About what to buy and what not to buy. And where we can get it. I believe that if I'm not stepping on your toes you should kind of had a little store in your. Garage or where we can purchase items that we need for the dogs that you train that we purchase from you. That would be absolutely perfect not that sure already but you are perfect. Thank you so much for being you and taking care of all of those animals. And I'm sure when those dogs leave they miss you.

[@collinkane8673]

Love your shorts as well as full length videos! Very informative! Keep it up man

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Appreciate that!

[@bornagainbuddhist1969]

The size fits..... Thats what she said 😆

[@richardallanhopkins2690]

Thanks

[@mavisgrant3625]

Beautiful dog ❤

[@benbrosca4443]

Beautiful dog.

[@olosia4]

I love Thanos. He is a big good elegant boy. He is perfect just by sitting here

[@District.24]

Prong collars are great training tools. I see people using them as everyday dog collars.

[@Augustbeauty69]

Love the collar, my dog trainer raises and trains Border Collies and she recommends the HS 2.25.

[@alexisbrennan6975]

I have a minor problem with my 2 re-homed German Shepherd dogs. They fit in well with all of my family except my oldest son ( gentle giant 6'4 man ,who was ironically the guy with my husband picked them up to take home, they played and she even let him rub belly) she is the younger female but as soon as we got them home she now non aggressively barks when he even comes close.... what can we do to fix this? She is non aggressive (wags tail while barking )

[@TomRolfson]

And don't forget Herm Sprenger makes that in black stainless for a classy look on dark colored dogs. (See Garret's site for link.)

[@daviddauterman325]

I’ve only used standard chain collars for 33 years with my dogs including my Cane Corsos, but I wouldn’t hesitate to use a prong collar if I thought I needed one, I just have never needed to use one.

[@juliecaponehaynes6202]

Beautiful dog! Can u plez show the collar again.....I can't fully see what u have in ur hand.....thank u

[@love_in_an_echo_chamber]

I know it seems obvious to you what to do - but I was confused when I went to order because when you enter neck size, you get bumped up to 3.0 or whatever it is. Thank you for clarifying exactly how to order. I will also say that I had the Herm Sprenger that is flat on the top - the prongs are disguised (so you don’t have to hear anyone’s opinion on how cruel you’re being to your dog and that whole conversation). It took 3 weeks to get to CA from Israel and it broke. I’m ordering the 2.5 one you use, with extra prongs.

[@lisarivera2745]

I went through the same exact thing when trying to order. I was trying to get the 2.5 for my 19” neck dog! Now I know too!

[@Dave-qu5wf]

Thats exactly what i did 😂😂😂 the 2.25 is gold it does the job like no other size

[@Jguns1996]

How tight should they be ??

[@TheAmandadaly]

I've found it really did work better. I have a 140 lb Cane Corso and I used the same one on our first boy who passed but only weighed 90lbs. You have more control it seems much more like it works. I was given it but a trainer who had me replace my larger prong. I did have to buy more links with this boy but I definitely prefer it

[@seanhyland6586]

What size would you suggest for an 8 month old 65lb PitCorso

[@keepercollars4079]

Travis from Keeper Collars maker of the hidden prong collars, Thank you for helping educate people. That is the size prong we recommend in 98% of our colors.

[@pinkmako7682]

What’s your recommendation for longer coats, like 3-4 inch thick coats? Long haired shepherds for example…

[@rosemarymathis6708]

The 2.25 just tangles on my newfie

[@pinkmako7682]

@@rosemarymathis6708 same for my shepherd :(

[@teenabailey3572]

Tucker says hi he is my ride or die he has my back always love the prong collar he doesn't need it much we have went to a lot of training he was my first GDS i know why people fall in love with the bread...big hugs from Tucker

[@henrymadu714]

Love you dog

[@user-zj8qe7mb9h]

It’s funny that your two dogs look almost exactly like the parents of my dogs. She’s a cane corso German Shepard mix. I love the combination she’s such a good dog. Only thing is your mixing a smart dog with a stubborn dog but at 9 months old she already listens great off leash until the time comes to put her back on the leash..😂

[@amstonger]

It's surely in the blood.... LOOK AT HOW HE'S ON THE LOOK OUT.... SCANNING THE PERIMETER 😊😊😊😊

[@SmokeDawgV]

Kinda on the fence about getting my Corso’ ears cropped, but after seeing this I think I might go for it 😅

[@RicardoSilva-nm4rl]

Whats the best way to train my 3 month cane corso

[@Alexandra-hh2ze]

Are these collars for long term use or only while training them ? If they work for training, wouldn't a normal collar do after that ?

[@jimkane9832]

Do you have a recommendation for a cane corso breeder?

[@666BIGBLOCK]

Dog’s neck is much bigger than Mike Tyson’s.

[@MrRar66]

Pls recommend a leash for 130 lb mastiff breed Thanks

[@Ribbles716]

Would you recommend this collar for a 55 lb mallenois?

[@nadineh6500]

@amaricanstandardk9 What do you think about necktech sport from sprenger? Thank you for answering and greets from Germany

[@xxKuroKajixx]

These are the best. I leash trained my GSD with one. She hasnt needed one in years.

[@genz3348]

Should you use these on puppies

[@amirkestin8413]

This is what I have for my dog. For Long year's

[@feragui3690]

I have a miniature schnauzer what size collar would I get for him or would you even recommend a prong collar for a dog of that size

[@FEBob]

That’s a living Gargoil if I’ve ever seen one😮

[@LailaHepburnandmarleysdit]

my small lab actually prefers the chunkier one. it looks huge and cruel but she prefers it

[@sahan6996]

he's on alert sniffing half a kilometres away

[@golabovich11x65]

Love your work and the info, thanks for being realistic! @AmericanStandardK9

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Thanks for watching!

[@hasisme1]

My dog has a 27 inch neck. I bought extra links and I should have just bought two of them

[@spectrumsix2]

Herm Sprenger and Ray Allen is the only equipment that I use.

[@pamelabergeret-peterson3412]

Abosulte correct, 💯

[@tedjerdee1028]

That dog pays rent lol

[@catzcuztomcreationz4959]

I used that last video of yours to go get one to see if it would improve my blue heeler on a leash. It was like boom night and day. No more pulling. No acrobatics. Just calm happy puppy walking next to me.

[@AmericanStandardK9]

Glad it worked! Enjoy your walks.

[@averywentz]

I was going to get one of these cause my 120+ cane started pulling and stopped responding as well as what he had been. I was mentioning doing so at my last vet check-up, but my vet said not to because he has a decent amount of loose skin and if I got a prong I’d be likely to rip off a chunk of his skin and severely hurt him and so I should just get a martingale. I’d really like to hear your opinion of this because I know my vet doesn’t have much experience with the breed because there are not many cane Corso owners in our area and she did want to make sure I knew that she had limited knowledge on in-depth breed specifics.

[@carolray9156]

That dog REALLY SCARES ME!!! I have a little fluffy white dog she's all I can handle. But she has great hearing and lets me know if anyone is around, I'm a senior and live alone. But what I would really like is a recording of that big dogs BARK, and if my little dog tells me someone is hanging around I'll play the recording of that big dog and that would scare anyone away!! Isn't that a good idea??

[@kevinstewart7792]

Smaller the prongs are, the harder the corrections are with the same force.

[@DlYBeautyxo]

Herm Sprenger tells you to pick the size based on the dogs weight

[@nicholascooper4034]

I have a 1 year old Aussie shepherd who I adopted from a farm, great dog, great temperament however he absolutely hates walking on a lead, always pulling, he does recall well but when he wants to go he wants to go, would a prong collar be the best way to go? I’m currently using a slipknot in hopes when he pulls it tightens and he’ll stop but no luck, I try walking him off lead and he does well when there’s nothing around, he walks beside me and if he does go forward he always waits for me in a down stay position but he’s also skidding due to his young age, any recommendations are welcome :)

[@conley13sp]

I have a full blooded working line German shepherd, great blood line. His parents have giving birth to police and military dogs and some service dogs due to his genes being very smart and physically capable. He’s 11 months old pushing 100 pounds (big boy) he learned the typical commands you should teach them “sit” “down” “stay” etc since he was 6 weeks old when I picked him up. And learned it pretty quick even with a little hand/finger commands for sit and down. I wonder what size he would be for one of those lol. I also have an older 5 year old boxer mix (boxer pit I believe)

[@user-fx6wd9zx8t]

Wow, a breeder let a 6 week old GSD leave it's mom and litter mates? Not good! The pup needs to learn from mom and siblings until at least 8 weeks, 10 is better. I am amazed having also raised a GSD from strong championship Czech blood lines. Got him at 10 weeks

[@a_balow4209]

I need one for my Rottweiler 😊

[@immortaldragon7735]

"I've always wanted a dog and fell in love with the Cane Corsos. However, every dog owner I've met has advised against getting one, citing their unpredictability and dominant nature. I've always believed that a dog's behavior is more about the owner's training and handling rather than the dog itself. For being first time dog owner is it still possible to get one if you put time in training?

[@jamesvolz4957]

2.25 in black!

[@BPS10-Ga]

I bought one for our American bulldog, man she use to pull hard. One day the collar exploded in 3 pieces. I went to a wide, thick collar, she doesn't pull anymore.

[@whitetrashandhellbound6905]

Do yourself a REAL FAVOR and go to your local Building Store, buy lengths of chain there, a Pound Rated Screw Lock (2) and Pound Rated Loops (Welded) and make your chain for your dog. You can literally make 5 Chains for the Price of buying One chain. Follow Size Specifications and make sure rhey function properly. Don't get ripped off at Pet Stores or Online Merch Shops.

[@girloffaith16]

Good doggie

[@rallyminicooperr5083]

What about Great Pyrenees and their saggy necks it makes putting a prong collar on a night mare

[@allibaby7007]

No matter how hard I try the prong collar always slides down on my dog… what am I doing wrong? I’ve taken out more links and it still slides down

[@user-ul1xq2db4f]

The longer prongs are for long fur dogs

[@user-ie6zo6jc3k]

That dog has a 32” neck!? That’s terrifying.

[@UnderworldQ]

What’s the best type of dog for protection and what type of beautiful dog is that?

[@Diff]

The dog in this video is the Cane Corso. He doesn’t really recommend them to 99% of people. He tends to recommend the working line german Shepard to most people cause it’s not to big or small, great drive to protect, but most importantly has probably the highest emotional intelligence of PPD’s so if you have kids, or family/friends come by often it’ll be the best at becoming a sweet pet for those situations.

[@baconarmy6825]

What do you do when you have a guard dog when family is coming over for a party so they don’t get bit?

[@PaperclipProphets]

You train them to listen to your commands & that guarding against strangers doesn’t mean biting guests.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

Train them to not bite people without a specific command.

[@TheBajamin]

…train them…. If you can’t put them in the garage.

[@devin6334]

Either crate them or level up your obedience following garrets Diyk9 membership courses.

[@RhadenTV]

My malinois bends thr 2.25 prongs when he scratches xD had to get 3mm

[@noface2559]

Love this dude just don't like the prong collars. I've had big dogs and trained them to the level of not needing a leash and will just walk at your side it might take longer or require more peasants than with a prong collar but at least I'm 100% my dog just listens to me and not out of fear or pain

[@user-fx6wd9zx8t]

What is your response to trainers who say your police k9 training is not right for family pets?

[@lunawey4775]

Wow I really was pissed for not finding a 2.25 collar that fitted my Great Dane 😂😂😂😂now it makes sense I was even asking the cashier do you have these for briger dog I ended up with the 4.5

[@winry2357]

Wait… they didn’t think to buy more links? 😂

[@Stop-horse-aduse]

I have one and blue

[@YassinM290]

In Germany there are not allowed wath is your Opinion on that.

[@AnakinSkywalker175]

Why is it not allowed? It doesn’t hurt the dog. It’s only uncomfortable for them.

[@nicholasneyhart396]

I have read that ruling, and find it to be stupid. Those collars are not sharp and don't cause pain, now I haven't used one but know enough people that have that I am confident that if you can find a 56cm one to fit my neck I would let a 200kg strongman or sumo wrestler tug on one attached to me as hard as they could and not be injured.

[@AnakinSkywalker175]

@@samuelljayy6705 Pain and discomfort are two different things.

[@MeAginstU]

Same in Sweden no prongs no e collars

[@benev1686]

I whis is not band in france😭😭😭

[@willardlentz3044]

Thanos is one handsome pup and very Masculine. Feminist would hate on him lol

[@Pulsardogtraining]

Why not a 3mm? I’ve always heard other trainers like Jeff and Sean always use 2.25 and 3. Curious what your experience is.

[@devin6334]

The 2.25 is like garret said, what fits the needs for 99 percent of dogs. If you have an extremely soft dog then you can utilize the 3.0 or 3.2 because the corrections aren't as hard as the 2.25. That said the 3.0 on a harder dog will require an even harder correction compared to the 2.25 etc.

[@sigxm5thumb]

Have you ever trained any Great Danes in your courses if so how were they mine can do basic things such as heel stay and lay down but everything is out the window 😂

[@AmericanStandardK9]

The courses will definitely work for your Great Dane. Give them a try, and if not satisfied, we offer a 30 day money back guarantee.

[@tristanmarshall5633]

I just bought a 3.0mm for my English lab, any issue with the 3.0?

[@devin6334]

You may need some harder corrections with this vs. The 2.25

[@marie-angetoupin572]

I’m a dog trainor and prong collars are so mentally damaging to your dogs so don’t use it guys. You can do all your training with positive renforcement and gain your dog’s trust

[@freddieirizarry5885]

why is the 2.25 recommended over a 3.0 ?

[@AmericanStandardK9]

The 2.25 typically gives a more precise correction when used properly.

[@bettesteinmetz7516]

Why do they cut that particular dogs ears???🐶🐕

[@blondeenotsomuch]

Does anyone else have a hard time adjusting their H-S prong collar? I think my hands are too weak. I cant pinch it hard enough.

[@Dearbornification]

Where do you buy those collars

[@lilaroses23]

Amazon sells them too

[@billreed4184]

My gsd pulls through the collar

[@fluffyfeetbmf]

I got Jumbo one, but I measured his neck first, and fyi it’s 28”🤣