Dog Training Tools, Explained: E-Collar, Prong, and Slip Lead
A working trainer breaks down the main dog training tools: what an e-collar, prong collar, and slip lead do, when each one fits, how to use them safely, and the mistakes to avoid.
How to Introduce an E-Collar the Right Way (Step-by-Step)
A working trainer’s step-by-step guide to introducing an e-collar to a dog: fit, finding the working level, low-level conditioning, and safety-first mistakes to avoid.
Prong Collar 101: How to Fit and Use One Correctly
How to fit a prong collar the right way: where it sits, how to size the links, how to introduce it, and the safety rules a working trainer never skips.
How to Use a Slip Lead Correctly (Most People Do It Wrong)
A working trainer explains how to use a slip lead the right way: where the loop sits, how to set the stopper, the common mistakes, and when not to use one.
Boundary Training: How to Keep Your Dog in the Yard Without a Fence
A working trainer’s step-by-step guide to keeping a dog in the yard without a fence: how boundary training works, the gear, the timeline, and the safety limits.