Thank you for your response. I know how to train dogs and tried when he first showed up here some 5+ years ago. I used to show dogs in the state fair when I was a kid. But I don't believe there is any "training" that will hold when this dog gets triggered. It's like a Dobe with an exceptionally high prey drive. Training only goes so far.
Problem is he pulled so hard on Saturday, he hurt his neck. Vet checked him this morning and it's just inflammation, but I'm DONE with this thick, nylon collar. She also suggested I might consider a trainer who uses "shock collars" (gawd I HATE those things), but I know it would not work on this boy -- not when he gets triggered.
A choke collar would be GREAT, but where do I get one that is not Chinese pig metal? Vet could not recommend anywhere local or online. She even suggested we try a prong collar, but I know NOTHING stops this dog when he gets triggered. (Bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, some cars...)
This is not a breed I would ever have chosen and, in fact, I retired from keeping Doberkids decades ago because I was sick to death of playing Alpha. At least this Pittie boy doesn't seem to want to drive the car like the Doberkids did. Sigh...
If you know of a manufacturer of QUALITY choke collars, please advise. It's ridiculous that I cannot walk into a store and purchase a QUALITY product...
Thank you.
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