Hello Everyone,
It's been a while since we have been on here and Poogan is growing so fast. He's eight months old now and just started some obedience classes. I have explored the forum looking for information on pinch collars because our trainer recommended that we use one. They properly fitted Poogan and explained how to use the collar properly (i.e. no pulling and only a quick tug to grab his attention). Honestly, I hate it; however, it seems to be working well and he doesn't seem to mind it all that much. I just want to make sure we aren't hurting our baby. We have an awesome Julius K-9 harness we were using before we started classes and plan on switching back asap when Poogan has some better manners (i.e. the pulling/jumping etc. subsides a bit.) But of course my main concern is his health. I just want to make sure that we are not damaging him in any way. We are very conservative with the quick pulls and never drag or hold the pull EVER! We never use it as a form of punishment and only keep it on for walks. I've seen some people say they have used it for EB's and others say never. Please help! The last thing I ever want to do is harm my little guy. Thank you all!
It's been a while since we have been on here and Poogan is growing so fast. He's eight months old now and just started some obedience classes. I have explored the forum looking for information on pinch collars because our trainer recommended that we use one. They properly fitted Poogan and explained how to use the collar properly (i.e. no pulling and only a quick tug to grab his attention). Honestly, I hate it; however, it seems to be working well and he doesn't seem to mind it all that much. I just want to make sure we aren't hurting our baby. We have an awesome Julius K-9 harness we were using before we started classes and plan on switching back asap when Poogan has some better manners (i.e. the pulling/jumping etc. subsides a bit.) But of course my main concern is his health. I just want to make sure that we are not damaging him in any way. We are very conservative with the quick pulls and never drag or hold the pull EVER! We never use it as a form of punishment and only keep it on for walks. I've seen some people say they have used it for EB's and others say never. Please help! The last thing I ever want to do is harm my little guy. Thank you all!