How I introduce dogs to the prong collar 1. Make sure that you’ve got the right size collar and it’s fitted correctly. 2. Start in a low distraction environment on a 6ft leash attached to the prong. 3. Make very light directional pressure on the prong, then mark with CHIRP and release the pressure the moment they give into it, and reward the dog with food. 4. Repeat. Once you’ve done this, the dog will understand how to turn off the pressure productively, and you’ll be able to use this tool in your training. REMEMBER: The prong collar will NOT teach your dog how to walk on a loose-leash, stop barking at dogs, and start listening to you. Once you’ve conditioned the collar, it simply means you can start using it in your training plan. ❌ Tools do NOT train the dog. TRAINING trains the dog. Do NOT use a prong collar if you do not have a training plan. It will do more harm than good.