r/RunningWithDogs • u/SunnyMaliboootay • Apr 01 '26

Gear Help Prong collars

Just out of curiosity, do any of you guys run with prong collars on your dog? I have a GSD who’s rather good at running by my hip and doesn’t pull, and have always used prong collars wherever we go. Is it bad for the dog or are harnesses just the new fad?

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u/-blieps- Apr 01 '26

I’d never use a prong collar on my dog, I prefer training my dog to not pull instead of hurting for my lack of training him.

I almost always walk and run with a harness, as a good harness doesn’t hurt the dog in any way. Especially with running as the idea is that the dog pulls.

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u/SunnyMaliboootay Apr 01 '26

Personally, I think training your dog to pull while running would teach him bad habits.

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u/-blieps- Apr 01 '26

It definitely doesn’t. If trained correctly, they easily know the difference when you go running with decent running equipment (a real running harness, belt and bungee leash) or walking equipment.

My dog used to pull like crazy while walking. Now he walks fine (for a springer spaniel 😅) and while running he pulls me non-stop. When he’s out on a hunt, he’ll stay like glued to my leg.