Spiked Collars for Dogs

Spiked collars for dogs should only be used for training purposes. These collars are also known as prong collars. Spiked collars are best suited for large and powerful breeds of dogs.

  1. Purpose

    • French bulldog with a spiked collar

      Spiked collars for dogs are used to control a dog by correcting undesirable behavior with a short jerk of the leash.

    Function

    • Large dog with spiked collar

      The spiked or prong collar works by pinching the neck of the dog combined with a choke sensation. The trainer puts tension on the collar by pulling and the collar becomes smaller. As the collar reduces in size, prongs pinch into the neck of the dog.

    Popularity

    • Dog wearing standard choke collar

      Dog trainers prefer to use a standard choke collar in lieu of the spiked collar. Except for extreme cases, a standard choke collar is safer for the dog and trainer.

    Benefits

    • Doberman Pinscher wearing a spiked collar

      Large, powerful dogs that are highly aggressive will benefit from the use of a spiked collar. The strong correction that a spiked collar supplies to an aggressive dog is usually enough to control the undesirable behavior.

    Cautions

    • Spiked collars can be dangerous if used improperly. They are unsuitable for small breeds as the prongs can cause damage to the trachea.