Frequently Asked Questions:
Q:What are the different materials and finishes Sprenger uses in the manufacturing of its Chains?
From Wire to Chain
Q: Why is Sprenger chain better than the rest?
A: The wire use in the production of Sprenger chain is manufactured to very strict specifications to ensure certain strength and flexibility. After electro-welding the raw chain is tested continuously for breaking strengths. These test results are recorded and documented. The strength of the chain is dependent on wire quality and the welding process. Sprenger has developed its own process to control the electro-welding that guarantees a consistent strength in every chain.
Q: How do I know it is a Sprenger chain?
A: Every ring and swivel is stamped “HS Germany”
Q: Where can I find Sprenger products?
A: Sprenger products are sold in pet shops and on various web sites
Q: Why should I use a prong collar?
A: This training collar provides communication between the human and dog. Following the instinctive design of dogs, it is their nature to submit to authority, be it the authority of an alpha member of the pack of animals they belong to – or man.
Dogs instinctively want to know their status within the pack, and ingeniously this instinctive need brings stability to the unit. Dogs also know that someone has to lead, and someone has to follow. The most positive way to establish a successful pack is to think dog. Modern dog educators usually omit this most important aspect, or make up something of their own, with the situation becoming negative.
The most efficient training collar man has devised to help in successful training of pet dogs will be the prong collar. When used correctly, this collar can be the closest thing to mom’s teeth to a puppy, a precise tool for the pack leader’s warning bit in teaching respect for authority to lesser members, and finally, the prong becomes a controlling tool in keeping social climbers within the pack in a respective packing order status.
The training collar can successfully initiate or replace any kind of non-dog oriented education. Learning to use it correctly is the key. All dogs are sensitive to touch because it is instinctively part of their language. Learn to touch your dog at the collar with different levels of pressure and you will definitely have the upper hand in speaking dog.
When purchasing a prong collar – be sure to compare the roundness of the tips on a Sprenger collar with others that are available. The decision is then easy to make as to which one is best for your pet.
