2.25 Chrome Pinch / Spike / Prong Collar Small

A friend of mine recommended that I get the Herm Sprenger prong collar for my ten-pound dog. She is a small dog who is quite yappy with people and other dogs when I take her on walks. She has a piercing bark, so it is a little annoying for others and for me. After some research, I found that Herm Sprenger is the gold standard when it comes to dog training equipment and this prong collar is no exception. This collar is high quality, well made, easy to size and adjust, works great, simple to put on and take off, and it is relatively comfortable for my dog. When she has it on, she doesn't seem to notice. Sometimes I forget to remove the prong training collar, and she doesn't have any issues with it. This prong collar can be easily put on and taken off by pinching one of the links to hook and unhook the collar. Adjusting the size of the collar was also very simple, I just removed the number of links that is needed for the proper fit. I initially removed two links in order to get the perfect fit. After giving my dog a short haircut, I had to remove one extra link since the collar would have been too loose with the new haircut. Once the hair grows back, I can easily add back the extra link. The prong collar is quite effective in controlling my dog's barking. After her first bark and making the correction with the new prong collar, she realized that the barking was not acceptable. On most walks now, after about a month of use, my dog's barking has improved over 95%. As long as I am consistent with the corrections, she doesn't have the urge or need to bark. She has really become a good dog citizen. In the photo, you might have noticed the magenta carabiner clip that is attached to a metal ring on the prong collar and my dog's regular collar. This is recommended as a safety precaution in case the prong collar accidentally comes off the dog. In that situation, your dog would no longer have a collar around his neck without having this safeguard. I have full confidence that the Herm Sprenger prong collar will stay intact, but I have read that the cheaper brands can fall apart during use with dire consequences. I figured I would be cautious even with the Herm Sprenger collar since it just takes seconds to set-up. My dog is ten years old, so it is never too late to teach an old dog new tricks. I think the Herm Sprenger is a more expensive prong collar compared to knockoffs, but I feel the quality of the collar and safety of my dog is well worth it.

Yes, I was absolutely hesitant to use these collars initially. I avoided it and probably "over treated" my two pups trying to train them, but maybe I was actually bribing them. I had two dog trainers recommend this collar and I understand others may not. My two pups are 7 different breeds (did the dog dna testing) and they are large dogs. They are super, incredibly sweet, loving dogs. I was afraid I would cause them to distrust me and I was afraid I would eliminate some of their loving, sweet natures by using this training collar. I was, very thankfully, so wrong. Because they are large puppies (67lbs and 80lbs), they do not know their own strength, get over-excited, and are more focused on getting what they want than on their training walks. Used correctly, and I sincerely mean correctly, they are fabulous training tools. I must also admit they are terrific safety features for me since my dogs will not take off after a squirrel or anything else while I walk them with these collars. I quickly believed all the information in the many, many YouTube videos I watched and told by the trainers I noted. These collars are a very humane way to train dogs. Again, this is only true when used properly. Admittedly, I originally figured these collars were worth a try and I did not have to continue using them if I did not want to or if I did not like them. Before I used these collars, I used harnesses that were designed to reduce pulling when walking. I would practically "fight" them trying to restrict their moving forward, sideways, or any direction they wanted to take me. My pups did not understand why they were being limited and it was a continuous battle. Truthfully, walks were not fun nor too bonding for us. Once I used these collars, they learned almost immediately that they have control over their correction. It helped them choose to walk well and focus on our walking. Yes, I heard two light yelps the very first time. Yeah, I hated it. I knew they were not hurt or choked at all. They were surprised. Do you blame them? They did not know what these collars were and they were used to tugging me along on walks. That was the only slight yelp I've heard since using them. My neck, shoulders, and back also thank these collars. Most importantly, my dogs actually like them. Sincerely. They know every time we go on a walk they wear them. I pull out the collars and they are genuinely excited. They are very well behaved on our urban streets and I get compliments for my just turned 1 year old dogs. I will emphasize one more time that the collar must be used as the training tool for which it is designed. Following the dog trainers' instructions will make these collars pleasant. It helps my dogs to know their limits, correct themselves (they have the control), and get to enjoy our walks. And, yes, I give treats with these collars on while walking when they do what I ask like sit at a corner. I really do not use the collars for more than leash walking. I noticed that using them for walks was enough for my dogs to train better with me in other settings. These collars are well made. They are strong. They are very sturdy. I appreciate that they come in black. These collars are stronger and more secure than the ones I see in pet stores. Like any training collar, they will fail some day. Because of that, I use a carabiner to connect them to their regular collar when walking. I also purchased additional hooks so that I can avoid that potential day by changing hooks out.

this is a great product that is working so well with leash training my german shepherd. for reference my dog is BAD leash puller who will literally run in place while walking and just doesn’t listen at all.. after putting on this training tool it has made such a huge difference & she immediately stopped pulling. i got the 2.25mm since so many trainers recommended this size and i purchased extra links (in case i needed it bigger or anything) & after adjusting the size it fits well on her. also i have even tried this product on my own neck and pulled harder than anyone would on any dog and it didn’t hurt at all. this is such a safe training tool that i would definitely recommend to anyone who is trying to leash train their dog. ALSO ofc do your research on the product so you know how to properly use this product and how to properly fit it to your dogs neck before purchasing !!

Herm Sprenger collars are the most functional and durable prong collars on the market. Fit, ease of use with the snap on/off feature, and dog comfort when fitted correctly are all winners. Training with the Herm Sprenger collar becomes a breeze for daily training with my German Shepherd, an imported executive protection dog from Germany!

Still lasting without any problems with the prongs there’s a possibility some people don’t know how to use this device needs to be just underneath the dogs ears nice a snuggly so it pinching the dog if pulled but I found out sooner or later 4mm isn’t necessary 3.2 is better if your dog has a 25 inch neck if your dog has a bigger neck then get the 4mm This is the 2nd one I bought off of Amazon the 1st one was exactly what I ordered this one doesn’t match up Still seems to be stainless steel and has the swivel on it at least

Great quality, helps with leash pulling

A entrega foi um pouco demorada, mas ja era de se esperar, ainda assim chegou antes do prazo. Como no BR poucas pessoas importam da HS, gostei de ter no catálogo da amazon. Sobre a prong collar em si, é de muita qualidade. Fiquei com medo de ter comprado o tamanho errado, mas a de 2,25mm coube certinho no pescoço de 38cm do meu cachorro. Ainda vou começar os treinos, mas já está aprovada!

Produto excelente! Chegou antes do prazo estipulado!

Excelente calidad, esta muy padre complio totalmente con mis expectativas