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@imagebeastmarkbeast Whoa. Ok. Where did you get Andy? He has the exact same marking on his shoulders as my Ace!

@imagebeastmarkbeast See, that’s wonderful. That is the entire point of an e-collar (I think), when used properly. I’m not a trainer so my experience and knowledge is very limited. However, one could safely assume, that it is literally meant for that exact purpose. I’m sorry Andy was being so...

@imagebeastmarkbeast No judgement! I honestly just have never used an e-collar. So I don’t like them from lack of information/ experience. I am fully aware they are necessary for dogs, much like Andy. Honestly, I have to know… do you call him Andrew and say it sternly when he’s especially...

@tylerw Actually believe it! Ace is obsessed with crickets, and he gets SO sad whenever my husband kills one in front of him. It’s so pathetic it’s adorable haha

@tylerw Yep! We have that too. Our shepherd also has 2 younger feline siblings. We’ve had both since they were kittens, so they don’t know any different from having a gigantic dog in the home. Multiple ones at that! The cats punch him (I swear) and he actually enjoys it. Like, ok. I know...

@tylerw Exactly. When in use, he gives a slight pull when he’s obviously interested in something. He feels a slight resistance or pressure, immediately relaxes. Does it work every single time? Of course not. He’s a shepherd, not a robot. It’s part of the excitement! Haha!

@tylerw I agree about overuse! We only use it for long walks, or unfamiliar spaces. Otherwise we cruise around the neighborhood with a normal lead. That’s it!

@km1993 Oh no, this was not my first rodeo with a prong collar. It was necessary for our older dog, who is a gigantic pitbull. While he is amazing, he is dog reactive. We had to learn how to use a prong collar, and we made sure to do it with a vet (and trainer). We repeated the same process with...

I cannot believe the mods of that sub allowed this, because I am just … WHAT? They are removing comments for anyone who suggests the use of a prong collar, or e-collar, as a tool for behavior correction and modification. I personally do not like e-collars, but I’m also not a trainer or...