How do you use the starmark collar?

Fitting the Pro-Training Collar™ is easy. Using your thumb and forefinger, snap the links together (note the angle of the links in the photos) ensuring that both hooks are set firmly on the bars. (You may snap or unsnap the collar at any link.) Then position the collar so the cord rests at the top of your dog’s neck.

How do you size a starmark collar?

How should the Pro-Training Collar fit? The Pro-Training Collar should fit snug, but not tight, around your dog’s neck. You should be able to fit 2-3 fingers between the collar and neck. If the collar can slip over your dog’s head, it is too loose.

How do you use a plastic prong collar?

The prong collar needs to be fitted properly to ensure you do not hurt the dog. It should be placed high on the dog’s neck just behind the ears and all the extra links should be removed so that it is snug to the neck, not drooping. A drooping collar can cause the dogs neck to actually get pinched and hurt the dog.

Is it safe to use a prong collar?

When used properly, prong collars aren’t damaging to the trachea, though they can damage the neck skin, which is much thinner than humans’. Another issue is many pet parents do not know how to properly use a prong collar. Improper use of a prong collar can seriously damage your pup’s trachea and delicate neck skin.

What is a Volhard collar?

Handmade nylon collar snaps around dog’s neck for a more precise fit. Stays in place and gives the handler better control for more effective teaching. Used by world renowned instructors, and often referred to as the “Volhard” collar.

Are Herm Sprenger collars safe?

The Herm. Sprenger Ultra-Plus Prong Dog Training Collar is safe, practical and easy to use. This training collar features a solid fastener plate that provides a more secure connection making fastening the collar around your dog’s neck easier and safer. To adjust size, add or remove individual links.

Is using a pinch collar cruel?

Myth: A prong collar isn’t inhumane if it fits right. Fact: Sadly, this is a false statement that’s been perpetuated by aversive trainers. Even properly fitted prong collars dig into the sensitive skin around the neck, risking severe damage to the thyroid, esophagus, and trachea.

How do you open a Herm Sprenger collar?

To open the collar, hold the prongs of one link between your thumb and forefinger while using your other hand to grasp the collar next to the chosen link.

How do you remove a dog collar?

To remove the collar simply slip it over you pets head and ears.

When should I start using a prong collar?

Literally a finger flick with a prong will suffice. My trainer advised me to start with the prong collar when my nugget was about 4 months old. I had already done a lot of work with leash pressure, but he was way too “greet motivated” and was regularly choking himself on his flat collar.