This is my girl Athena. We opted to have some fun and do her DNA and she came back as a bullmastiff, boxer, staffie mix which means she is a very strong working dog. Part of why she she excels at NDT is because of her breed makeup and also why I can use a prong collar on her.
Sadly, too many people incorrectly use prongs and choke chains and wonder why they are ineffective in stopping the pulling. Prongs and chokes should be worn up high on the neck, right behind the ears and should be held a little tight to keep the position… not tight as in applying pressure. The other way people incorrectly use these tools is they pull back on the leash/collar when they should be pulling straight up, like you’re lifting a dumbbell. Here I demonstrate the straight up movement and, non verbally, am able to get Athena into a sit. Once she is in the sit, the pressure immediately comes off the collar. While this method is not my first choice in tools to use, when used properly, they are effective in making the walk more enjoyable.
Lady & The Leash K9 Training 