I've been working with my dog for the last 3 weeks very regularly. Before that I started her training but, wasn't quite so adamant about it. She had
sit and
down before we ever started classes.
I was having trouble with my girl pulling me and trying to rip my arm off, especially in class with other dogs. So, I bought a training collar (AKA prong collar). I ONLY use it while I'm training and it seems as soon as it comes off, all manners outside go out the window..... I fiugure she has to have some rowdie play time anyway.
My dog will do EVERYTHING I want in the house, even W/O a lead but as soon as there are noises, OR other dogs, FORGET IT. I needed more than a choke chain or gentle leader (have tried both of those too). This has been the first time (this week since I got this collar) I've been able to get this little bratty girl to behave for a nearly a whole 15 to 20min session.
I'm sincerely hoping, she will 'figure it out' that if she just listens (doesn't pull my arm off), she won't have to wear the pokey thing. I still feel guilty about putting this dang contraption on her *sigh*..... I just don't know what else to do, other than hook her up to a cart and put my kids in it, letting her pull to her hearts content!
