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Diamond

Southwestern Ontario

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03/27/2008 12:59 PM
this is probably a dumb question but...Is it okay to use a training collar on a puppy before he's full grown? I don't want Remi to get used to pulling on the lead mainly because he's going to get bigger , it's not good for his little neck and it's not good manners. I need something that's going to help discourage that behaviour. Treats are okay teach the word but they won't and can't keep him there

pixie bee

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03/27/2008 1:17 PM
Why don't you use a heeling stick? It can be anything, a stick, a bat, a riding crop, anything that will go across your thigh and in front of the dog. If the dog's chest hits the stick, give a tap. This will give the dog a clear picture of boundaries. Francine

"Time with my dogs clears my mind, renews my faith, and lets me see the world as it is. My only regret loving dogs as I do, is the misery of their early departure." Robert G. Wehle

Trey

SW Iowa

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03/27/2008 1:33 PM
How old is the dog you are talking about. I have used prong collars to teach heeling to many puppies (used with reason) 4 months old is plenty old enough. With very young pups, short tugs with a flat buckle collar are pretty effective to get the point across.

Diamond

Southwestern Ontario

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