Herm Sprenger Pet Supply Imports Chrome Plated Training Collar with Quick Release Snap for Dogs, Medium, 3.0mm, 21-Inch

The Herm Sprenger Chrome Plated Steel Training Prong Collar with Quick Release Snap is an excellent tool for dog training, providing precise control while ensuring your pet's comfort. Made from high-quality chrome-plated steel, this 23-inch (58cm) collar is designed for durability and long-lasting use. The quick-release snap feature makes it easy to put on and remove, while the prongs deliver gentle yet firm corrections during training sessions. Whether you’re working on obedience or behavior, this collar provides a reliable solution. I would love to receive more products from the company, Amazon, or the vendor, whether the same or different, as their commitment to quality and innovation continues to impress! 🐾

We use this with our 1yo 80+ lb female German Shepard, and it works like a dream. I used to be one of those people who thought collars like this are cruel, but honestly, I was simply uneducated. (I also used to think it was cute to feed a dog from the table, let them jump up when they wanted, let them sleep on whatever furniture they wanted, would never think of crating a dog, establishing rules, etc. In other words, I was an idiot. But I digress...)So we (and Azula) were professionally trained by a reputable school in the area, and we all got through it with pretty good marks. It was 4-5 weeks long, and during that time, the trainers introduced us to this collar. We kept using it they way they showed us, and it's been great.And really, I promise you, it is not cruel to use this collar! In fact, I think it's the opposite, and actually reduces the chance of a dog seriously hurting itself from pulling too hard when on a lead. Case in point, we somehow lost our first prong collar (hence, the purchase of this new one); in the interim, I had Azula's lead attached to her regular canvas collar. Although she's trained, she is still a puppy, and she definitely gets excited when we go for walks in strange places and other dogs are around. She scared the bejeezes out of me several times when she launched herself against the lead, because she almost crushed her windpipe in the process. The noises she was making out of her moth afterward were heart wrenching. Of course, she didn't understand that she was contributing to her own problem, and it happened several more times. Has this *ever* happened with the pronged collar? No. Why? Because the prong collar makes it uncomfortable to pull without doing any damage, so she stops pulling much sooner - long before there's danger of real injury. She also has a nice thick coat, and the prongs don't usually even make it to her skin (yes, we check and adjust the collar regularly). But even if the prongs do get to the skin on her neck, I'll take that over a crushed windpip any day. I'm betting she'd agree with me.We have a great dog, and we love her dearly. She's happy and healthy, and has no problem wearing this collar - when it's time for a walk, she sits right down, tail thumping like crazy, waiting for us to put it on with her leash (obviously, this collar only goes on with a leash - you don't leave it on all the time). The collar has been an excellent training aid, and I firmly believe it has prevented injury on our highly energetic pup.There is a right way and a wrong way to use this collar, so I do strongly recommend this: LEARN HOW TO USE THIS COLLAR PROPERLY FROM A GOOD TRAINER BEFORE YOU START USING IT WITH YOUR DOG. E.g, you're not supposed to pull long and hard on the lead - it should never be a battle of strength! The proper technique is to give the collar a quick shake and then release pressure. Repeat if necessary. What this does is gets your dog's attention back on you, and away from the dog/squirrel/child/water buffalo she (or he) was trying to make a break for. Never pull long and hard on the lead with this collar on your dog. If your dog is that crazy, then make him (or her) sit or lie down until they calm down, and then try again. If it persists, go back inside so they realize that sort of behavior does not get them outside more often. Wait a while and try again. Be patient. Put in the time. It's amazing what your dog will learn if you put in the investment.

I love this collar, and my dog does too!We recently adopted a lab mix from a local shelter that was immensely over-crowded. She is a wonderful dog, but she was the WORST puller I have ever had the displeasure to walk! It got to the point where I caught myself not wanting to exercise her because it was so exhausting.My mother bought her a traditional choke collar (like this one Guardian Gear Choke Chain Dog Collar Med. Wt. 2.5mm 18), which only lead to her pulling harder and now CHOKING herself! Curious to test the collar, I put it around my upper arm and pulled really hard. The supposedly "humane" choke collar gave me a bruise and a sore arm for four days!THEN we tried a "Gentle Leader."(Gentle Leader Quick Release Head Collar, Medium, Royal Blue) Do not be deceived by the name of this product. My dog HATED it. It would force her head to whip around in an unnatural way, and I became fearful of doing neck/spinal damage to my dog. Not only that, but because she pulled so hard, it would become ridiculously tight around her face, start cutting into her muzzle, and restrict panting (which any veterinarian will tell you is incredibly dangerous, especially in summer).Some people suggested a harness, but there was no way I was giving my already strong dog a way to drag me down the street! I would essentially be making her into an amateur sled dog, except I would be the sled. NO THANKS.I was at my wits' end.I have a few friends who are excellent dog trainers (one of whom owns a dog with several obedience titles) and I'd seen them all use prong collars. One of my friends pointed me to Herm Sprenger for their high quality collars (with beveled prong tips) and I COULDN'T be happier. I admit, I was a little hesitant because of the way the collars look, but let me tell you, they are FAR more comfortable for your dog. I did the same test I did with the choke collar, and there was no bruise, no pain, only a slight pressure around my arm. As far as the collar in action, it was like walking a whole new dog! BOTH my dog and I enjoyed our walk, and there was no pulling at all.People who say these collars are barbaric have clearly not done their research. I chose the appropriate collar for my dog's size and weight, fitted it properly (snug but not tight), put it on in the right place(high on the neck, just below the ears), and learned the difference between the "live" and "dead" rings. It doesn't put direct pressure on your dog's windpipe/trachea and is therefore a hundred times more comfortable.This prong collar works wonders. My dog and I are thrilled, and it's safe to say, there are many more walks in our future thanks to this collar.