[gemy]

Okay as an exhibitor and competitor in obedience, first for many breeds of dogs shown in the conformation ring, choke collars are what is in use. For Yorkies the kindness collar/lead is used. Both these collars need to be put on correctly and used correctly. That being very high up under the neck, just underneath the ear, both for safety and effectiveness of correction.

Prong collars started to be used, in obedience training perhaps 10-15 yrs ago, and their use, is to say the least is controversial in some circles.

I do use at times the prong collar, and it was a necessity in training my big boy when he was a pup. You do how-ever need a trainer who is experienced in the proper use and timing, to train you when and how to use this tool .

Neither choke nor prong collars should be left on the dog beyond the train/walk timeframe.

There is a time, a place, for every tool. It is up to the discrimating person, to understand how to use those tools.