prong collar
1
7.8
- noun
- /prɔŋ ˈkɑlər/
- Specialized
:
collar de púas
- Some dog trainers say the prong collar can be used safely, but Jones said there are safer and more effective ways to train aggressive dogs.
So that's an example of how I'll use prong collars to save a dog's life, to change an owner's life.
- So that's an example of how I'll use prong collars to save a dog's life, to change an owner's life.
- That could change to a choke chain, it could change to a prong collar, it could change to an E collar on a high lead.
Examples
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When training a large dog, some trainers opt for a prong collar to ensure they can manage their strength.
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And what you saw was me using a little bit of pressure on the prong collar with some dogs.
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But Jones said the prong collar can hurt the dogs in more ways than one.
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In her opinion, prong collars are not a good method to use.
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When my previous batch of dogs was young, I was taught in school to use a prong collar, and I did, carefully, with all three.
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Jones said the prong collars do put an end to the dog's aggressive behavior, but they don't treat the underlying reasons why the dog is aggressive.
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The trainer recommended using a prong collar to help correct the dog's pulling behavior during walks.
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Many dog owners have found that the prong collar provides better control for their energetic pets.
Synonyms
7
1.0
A band worn around a dog's neck to hold a leash or name tag
5
5.1
A ring of color or marking around an animal's neck
How Restrictive
- Specialized
1
7.8
- Specialized
1
9.9
5
4.8
7
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is directly compositional: 'prong' (small spike) + 'collar' (neck ring) yields a collar that has prongs. This is a literal, non-idiomatic naming pattern that a B1 learner who knows both constituent words can readily infer as a collar with spikes used for control or training.
Etymology
Prong collar: The name prong collar comes from its simple design: a collar with small metal prongs that point inward toward the dog's neck. When a dog pulls, the prongs press and give a small pinching feeling, so trainers use it 'to discourage pulling' and to help control the dog.