@badmutha: Actually, that's how Cesar Millan says it's supposed to be - the dogs follow you, the pack leader. Mine walks behind me too - don't know if that's submission or laziness on her part, though.
Awwww I was there this morning. Someone went up to the stage and handed Oprah the dog during a commercial break, and she took him back to her seat. The dog was so calm despite 1,000+ people staring at her. My yorkie would have been freaking out!
I like how the dog is the only one looking at the camera. Obviously this was meant to be a portrait of the dog and Oprah just happened to be in the shot.
@colormeroutine: I know that those look really mean and painful, but I assure you (as the person of a rescued pit bull and lover of dogs) that it is not what it looks like. The tips are blunt, and often have caps on them. It equally distributes the pressure around the neck so they don't end up choking themselves if they pull, which can be dangerous for both dog and person with such strong dogs.
I used to feel the same way, but they really really aren't bad. I promise!
@hilighter: I don't know, I have a 50 pound puppy that is quite the puller, and those collars were banned from our obedience class no matter what. The boyfriend's roommate got one of those for him and when we tried it he cried and I could not stand it. I like the easy walk front harness way better and its just as effective
@colormeroutine: I know what you mean, but some people swear by the other collars. I am all about harnesses too, because my Bailey dog is a puller, and she would cut her head off if we put a choke chain on her.
@colormeroutine: Not for all dogs. The easy walk harness did not work for my 65lb. ball of pure muscle at all- she just developed stronger chest muscles.
The pronged collar works wonders for us- a quick tug feels like the corrections a mother dog gives her pups and she is such a happier walker now, and I worry less about dying if she sees a squirrel.
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I used to feel the same way, but they really really aren't bad. I promise!
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The pronged collar works wonders for us- a quick tug feels like the corrections a mother dog gives her pups and she is such a happier walker now, and I worry less about dying if she sees a squirrel.