Member Ed
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I have seen a couple of videos where Robert goes over fitting the collar. It is a bit tight and does not readily slide down, though given enough time I think it may. He goes for the smaller sizes, as they give a sharper correction and allow for more adjustments. Also Robert obviously uses it “correctly” meaning just for a (usually) light snap/tug. On my adult female I do exactly the opposite because it is only my dog walker that uses it. She is the best one around, but does not really want to finesse those skills. Like most people you see on the street she uses the prong collar to help hold the dog back because she would not have the physical strength to do without it. So I have the blunter tips of the larger size collar, and I leave it lose to minimize how much digging while rotating the collar will do. Also the dogs walk pretty good so she only needs to hold her back if something happens during the walk.
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BTW 18 weeks in my opinion is way to young for a prong. I would definitely be looking for another trainer.
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Interesting. As far as I’m aware a prong collar is not meant to be used for long periods of time. Might also ask Robert on the AMA. If I remember right it also comes with a warning label on that regard.
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Why does he wear it in the house? I’m curious
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… and these https://www.chewy.com/nylabone-power-chew-barbell-peanut/dp/102490 — we do the Monster size which is huge. They are often not in stock, but they have lasted years with my strong chewers. Robert does not like the Nylabones though.
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“YouTube public videos” <— the monthly chat ones, where he goes over a variety of questions. Same with the member only chats. Ultimately, I would want to absorb Robert’s way of thinking and principles so that I could reapply them in new situations. At that age, like Riggan said, you would want a martingale collar and to be gentle, perhaps firm, but never harsh with the dog. So we do not create a pile of nerves that is going to be coy and have other problems later. I’m sure you will do great and have an awesome pup as a result.
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No. I suggest you dig into Robert’s past videos including the AMA (member chats) and the public YouTube videos. I would watch a few dozen. That is the quickest way to get into the Robert’s mindset Robert. Meanwhile do not do anything harsh to the dog and if you are having trouble managing him put him in a crate as he is starting to get into trouble so that we are not overly harsh with him. Good luck!!
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Everything being equal you have to outlast them. No eye contact, no looking in the general direction of the crate, no interaction whatsoever. If anyone in the family has a propensity to break these rules they cannot stay in the same room as the crate or in view of the crate. Is it possible that someone let the puppy out, or looked at her, or looked in the direction of the crate when she was crying? I always try to keep the puppy crated in the same room as I was, day or night, preferably in close proximity. I never had problems with separation anxiety, not sure why. All my dogs are pretty chill when I leave. In some AMA’s Robert has suggested to throw a blanket over the crate.