Herm Sprenger Ultra-Plus Training Dog Prong Collar

Let me just say this has been a game changer! - I have a 1 year old; 53 lb standard poodle who pulls, lunges, and jumps at everything while out on walks. - I’d tried all kinds of walking methods, no pull harnesses, high value treats, etc but 1) nothing worked. 2) he chewed through every harness or leather leash and 3) walking him had regrettably become a chore. I dreaded it and would have to cut them short because of how anxious he or I would become. - the very first time I used this collar I noticed an immediate difference. There was no adjustment time. He instantly became a pleasure to walk. - I was hesitant about using this too soon while he was so young - however, he knows how he should Let me just say this has been a game changer! - I have a 1 year old; 53 lb standard poodle who pulls, lunges, and jumps at everything while out on walks. - I’d tried all kinds of walking methods, no pull harnesses, high value treats, etc but 1) nothing worked. 2) he chewed through every harness or leather leash and 3) walking him had regrettably become a chore. I dreaded it and would have to cut them short because of how anxious he or I would become. - the very first time I used this collar I noticed an immediate difference. There was no adjustment time. He instantly became a pleasure to walk. - I was hesitant about using this too soon while he was so young - however, he knows how he should walk on a leash and he does it properly sometimes but as we live in downtown in a city - he wasn’t consistent in behaving properly depending on what distractions were present. - any who I say BUY IT you won’t regret it and in the end you both win: My dog goes on super long walks throughout the day and I get to enjoy getting in quality time with him as well. Cons- getting this on JUUST fits my dog and the prongs are really hard to bend and manipulate. There’s a bit of a learning curve with that and it may prove difficult if your dog is impatient to sit still while you fumble to get it on for 2-4 mins. I end up watching a video on YouTube explaining how to put it on. … more

Herm Spenger training collars are top notch - my negative review is due to Chewy's inaccurate description of the product. I bought this Herm Sprenger training collar because the description states the material is "stainless steel". The collar is actually chrome-plated and over time stained my dog's white fur. Herm Sprenger sells this collar in stainless steel, but I just learned that those collars always have an orange tag on them to denote the better quality material. I wish I had known I was being sold a different product than advertised and hadn't wasted money on this one that was inaccurately described. If you have a light-colored dog or don't want metal plating rubbing off on your pet's Herm Spenger training collars are top notch - my negative review is due to Chewy's inaccurate description of the product. I bought this Herm Sprenger training collar because the description states the material is "stainless steel". The collar is actually chrome-plated and over time stained my dog's white fur. Herm Sprenger sells this collar in stainless steel, but I just learned that those collars always have an orange tag on them to denote the better quality material. I wish I had known I was being sold a different product than advertised and hadn't wasted money on this one that was inaccurately described. If you have a light-colored dog or don't want metal plating rubbing off on your pet's fur, get the stainless steel or curogan-plated collar instead. … more

I purchased this collar after a recommendation from a friend that uses one for her pup that is my pups brother. Well it works perfectly. I tried a gentle leader on my pup and it worked a little, but this does exactly what I need, stops the pulling on walks. Gives just the right amount of pressure evenly around the neck so we can have a nice walk without me being pulled the whole time. Only had one issue at the start where he pulled so hard to get to another dog, he hurt himself a bit, but he was ok, and he learned not to do it again. Definitely recommend for pullers!

Bought the 2.5mm for more precise corrections so I don’t have to feel like I’m nagging him. That being said, his neck was too big and he’s over the weight limit. Not an issue — bought the extra links and bought a back up connector. His neck measures 17” and the top of the neck (behind the ears) where the collar sits measures 16”. With this collar + 2 links, it fits perfect and stays where it is supposed to. I’d recommend this to a friend! Just started using it as a training tool. I’m hopeful it will help my dog stop being as reactive. We are taking it slow and with assistance from a trainer.

Our Australian Shepherd has a very strong will and hard head. He thinks he is the ruler of the universe and has to protect us form everything. All of the other collars could never get through his thick mane. This collar gets through to make a direct connection and now we are communicating in such a positive and good way. He is now becoming a very well behaved good dog. I wish I'd purchased one of these collars a year ago.

The collar is a perfect training collar especially for a dog that pulls. I use this on my 75 pound labrador and have had some great results. I’ve trained her to sit still when I’m putting the collar on but it takes time for me to figure out how to get the prongs on which is no big deal since it works. Overall, I would say I love this collar, but hate the process of getting it on.

We have a very energetic, strong 100lb lab puppy who has trouble walking and jumps on people. I bought this collar hoping it would help. I’m sure it would, but I have two issues. First, I can’t get it squeezed enough to open it. It’s very strong!! Second, it’s quite heavy. I slipped it on over his head for a walk and he barely picked his head up. It’s definitely too big if I could put it over his head, but I’m struggling with the prongs. He did behave when he pulled on the leash so I’d like to try this a little longer if I could just figure out the prongs. Maybe I just need a different style.

The directions say NOT to slide over dog's head, but to detach and reattach on the dog, but there is no easy way to attach or to detach. It would take a pair of pliers to do so, and a very cooperative dog. The collar does preform very effectively, and controls the dog. There is another model of this collar, that has a snap on piece, that makes the collar much larger, before sliding onto the dog's head.

My 20lb dog has a skinny neck and the links on this collar are a tad too large. If I remove 3 links, the collar is loose. If I remove 4 links, it is way too tight. So I had to return it since it doesn't work great for her (she needs a micro prong collar where the links are smaller). But the links are easy to add and remove and to close on her neck so it's convenient to use. I can't speak to how well it stands up to long-term use.

After having this only for 6 months, it's fairly rusty. It still works, but it the chrome plating isn't durable enough to withstand playdates at the beach. It has come off spontaneously, as mentioned in other reviews, but the collar wasn't fitted properly, it was too loose. Since it's more snug that hasn't happened. We also have an H-S stainless steel that is dark grey in color and that hasn't rusted.