We purchased this prong collar in July 2023. We have a large and energetic rescue dog who is fearful and often makes bad decisions when encountering distractions (strangers, golf carts, construction vehicles, bikes, etc). We had multiple trainers to help her learn to focus on us and listen to our commands. We also tried many different collars - chokers, martingales, e-collars for sound and vibration feedback, etc. We found the prong collars work best on her - they give her comfort she can feel at all times and they allow us to provide gentle corrections to help her stay calm and make better behavioral decisions. We use this prong collar all the time as it is our favorite. We like how the prongs go in different directions for easy and minimal corrections and we love the clasp. Our dog is a wiggler and is also head shy so she doesn't do well with slip-on collars. Unfortunately, the clasp on this one broke last weekend and we were devastated. We were a few months outside the warranty but reached out to the seller to see if they could maybe provide a replacement clasp at a lower cost than a complete new item. The seller promptly responded and was able to help us out. They expedited shipment and it arrived in a few days. We greatly appreciate their product and support and we can't thank them enough! Read more
You cannot go wrong with Herm Sprenger. I bought this for my 12 month old Sheepdog, because he really hated have a collar slipped over his head when first learning the prong collar. I always say you should do reading on leash training before using a prong collar! But, once you know what you're doing, these collars are wonderful tools. The clip makes it easy to remove, and to first place on a learning dog. Now, I rarely have to use the clip to place it on because he puts his head right through it, but I still love it for easily removing it without risking the prongs pulling on his shaggy hair. Highly recommend for long haired or course haired dogs. Before I bought this, I tried a similar collar from a large pet store, and there was a huge quality difference. These are stainless steel, so they do not rust. The other large chain store's collar got rusty after some of our walks in the rain (we live in a condo so we walk 2-3 times a day, rain or shine, so I need high quality collars that won't be damaged by bad weather). Other brands also didn't hold up as well after use. Herm Sprenger is worth spending a little more money on. Another very important feature is that the prongs are rounded so there is no risk of hurting your pet. They are there to place a little pressure or for quick correction, but should never hurt the pet. Cheaper brands are not always as safe to use. Overall love this collar and will always buy Herm Sprenger. Read more
Excellent quality and very durable. I've had Herm Sprenger collar for almost 3 years so they last. I purchase the wrong size 2.25, I was concerned if I purchased too big then I would need to make adjustments and remove links . But I for now know the correct size for German Shepherd is 3mm, so I will be ordering. Read more
It’s good but it tends to twist on walks what makes some of prongs face outward. Read more
Purchased less than a year ago; the clasp failed. I reached out to Herm-Sprenger who confirmed the collar is genuine but the buckle was modified by the seller and isn’t their component. This is a safety concern, my pet could have ran off and been injured. The seller should clearly disclose any modifications. Read more
I purchased one of these collars for my German Shepherd a few years ago and have always appreciated how easy it is to buckle and unbuckle. It’s simple, secure, and very user-friendly. In November, after adopting another dog who needed some help learning not to pull on walks, I ordered a second collar. Unfortunately, not long after we started using it, the collar began coming undone on its own—even when no one was touching it. By early February, it was happening two to four times a day, which was understandably frustrating. To make matters more stressful, the Amazon return window had closed less than a week earlier. I reached out directly to the seller, Derek’s Goods, explained the situation, and they immediately offered to replace the collar. A few days later, I followed up for tracking information and was told it had already been delivered—with a photo confirmation. Unfortunately, it had been delivered to the wrong address. As soon as I let them know, they quickly apologized and sent out another replacement after confirming my correct shipping address. Their communication was prompt, professional, and genuinely focused on making things right. While I did experience an issue with the second collar, Derek’s Goods truly went above and beyond to stand behind their product and ensure I was satisfied. For that, I’m giving the collar 4.5 out of 5 stars—and Derek’s Goods a full 5 out of 5 for customer service. I wouldn’t hesitate to purchase from them again Read more
Perfect for my German Shepherd. My German Shepherd is 6 months old and this collar is a perfect training tool to help with her pulling. She respects the collar and it makes walking her much easier! Read more
This prong collar was not cheap but was worth the extra money. It is solid, and the design rocks! The last prong collar I purchased for my 'ripped' 80-lb white German Shepherd Dog bent, causing serious injury and an expensive trip to the vet. Zoe, who has been on a prong collar for 2.5 years, injured herself when she saw a small family of rabbits and jumped repeatedly for them. The injury occurred when the prongs on Zoe's collar bent into her neck, grabbing and scraping her neck. The wound was serious enough that Zoe had to be put under so that the vet could shave the fur around her neck, thoroughly clean, and medicate the wound. Thankfully, Zoe did not require stitches. I can't recommend this product enough if you have a medium or large active dog and use a prong collar. Read more
