Program Walkthrough

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Prong collars may look ugly but they're amazing at simulating the corrective nip that one dog would give to another, even a mother to her baby. Used correctly, it is safe, natural, effective, and, most importantly, humane! 

All discipline is balanced with generous and affectionate praise and cuddles. We're not treat-based. Read more about our method here!

We only use Herm Sprenger brand collars which are high-quality with blunted tips and a smoothly gliding chain that doesn't grab skin. We may recommend an e-collar for some manners-based problems, such as barking, but their use is optional and not essential to our training.

You can get off-leash with a prong collar! This method emphasizes your relationship with your dog, earning their respect and focus. If your dog knows the commands, is well-practiced, and respects you, he should listen to you, even off-leash. In most cases, it happens without you even noticing. Bear in mind that some dogs/breeds will always struggle with self-control, but we'll help you understand your dog's individual abilities. Home and yard off-leash is achievable for almost every dog. We show all our clients how to work towards this on their own, without spending more money on "advanced" training. If you need help, additional lessons and support are free!

We encourage our clients to do their own research and feel comfortable with prongs. Unfortunately, you will find horrible articles about them. These are almost always from people who have never used one, or sadly, seen them used cruelly. The best place for honest feedback from actual users is reviews on sites that sell Herm Sprenger prong/pinch collars, such as chewy.com and petsupplies.com. We purchase our collars from bridgeportk9equipment.com.