How to Put a Pinch Collar on a Dog

A pinch collar, or more often referred to as prong collar, is commonly used when training dogs to walk on a leash. While the pinch collar may seem a bit scary, just by its looks, the collar is purely intended to assist in training the dog and is not meant to be used every day.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Unhook the pinch collar via the links. The links should push inward toward one another, allowing it to come unhooked.

2. Place the collar, prong side down, around the dog's neck.

3. Slide the pinch collar up toward the dog's ears. Make sure that it is situated right behind the animal's ears and directly below the jaw line.

4. Hook the pinch collar around the dog's neck once you have properly situated the collar.

5. Check to make sure that the pinch collar is not too loose or too tight. A pinch collar that is too loose will dangle from the dogs neck. A collar that is too tight can cause distress to the dog such as yelping, coughing or choking. A pinch collar is versatile, so you can add or remove links to ensure the proper fit.

Tips & Warnings

• Unlike standard collars, which are sold by the dog's size, a pinch collar needs to be purchased by measuring around the dog's neck with measuring tape.
• Never put the pinch collar on by placing it over the dog's head, as this could cause injury to the animal. If you are in doubt about how to use the collar, ask your local veterinarian or dog trainer and they should be able to assist you. Never jerk or pull on a pinch collar, as this can harm the animal. A pinch collar is not intended to be left on a dog other than during training.