Leerburg Dog Training Podcast When Should I Put A Prong Collar on My 3-Month-Old Dog?
Aug 6, 2025
Discover the ins and outs of using prong collars on young puppies while emphasizing the importance of redirection and fitting tips. Explore effective leash training tools tailored for playful behaviors, highlighting alternatives to advanced collars. With personal anecdotes and expert advice, this discussion offers valuable insights for creating well-behaved pets and making the training process enjoyable.
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Puppies Bite to Play
- Puppies bite and jump because they want to play, not out of aggression.
- Ed Frawley bred German shepherds and observed that puppies mimic their playful biting at home.
Redirect Puppy Biting Behavior
- Redirect your puppy's biting to toys or food instead of harsh corrections.
- Use redirection techniques to stop biting without overpowering discipline.
Training Leash Skills For Puppies
- Avoid using harnesses to train young puppies to walk on a leash due to opposition reflex.
- Start with a slip lead or dominant dog collar to teach leash pressure before prong collars.