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Re: [pyrnet] Training Collars



I have done basic obedience with my Pyrs for many years and have taught basic obedience for the past 6 years. I used to be against the prong collar and still would not use it unless I had a dog that pulled a lot or was rambunctious. Many Pyrs have an insecure streak and can get frightened. More recently, I have come to believe that it is one of the best tools for training.
About the Halti or Gentle Leader. A dog cannot wear one of these when taking the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. We have found that many dogs that have been using the Halti or Gentle Leader are not able to pass the CGC test when the gentle leader is not on. In other words, they have not learned to heel or obey the owner without the halti. In our class the gentle leaders seem to be a controlling tool rather than a training tool.
Charlotte in VA
----- Original Message ----- From: "Linda Anderson" <linda.nightsky@gmail.com>
To: <pyrnet-l@pyrnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2006 12:18 AM
Subject: Re: [pyrnet] Training Collars



Between Sampson and Miolly, I am about to begin my fourth obedience
class in a year's time.  My instructor says no such thing - and in
fact, for both Sammy and Molly I began with just a plain collar - no
choke, no chain.  When Sampson got  A LOT bigger, I began to use a
Halti or Gentle Leader which is the most wonderful invention ever.  No
pulling needed - gentle on the dog - absolutlely great.  I like gentle
leader best.  Molly, at six months, is about to start Manners II class
and we will just clip on to her regular collar.

Linda A. - Nightsky Farm, Stanwood, Wa

On 5/10/06, Marilou Oyler <utlkn2me@gmail.com> wrote:
I went tonight for the orientation meeting for the beginning obedience
class that I've enrolled Misha in.  They are recommending that we use
(during class) a prong collar, especially for "large" dogs.




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