Elephant Goad

Originating from India, the Elephant Goad is a long metal road with a point at one end, and blunt the other. It is used to control the elephant.

How is it used?
The Elephant Goad is used to either make the elephant go away, or come close, wherever the hook is facing. Traditionally, the handler would also strike the elephant if unresponsive, but this has gained controversy. Despite many zoos moving to Protected Contact with elephants (not entering the elephant's territory if elephants are around), it is still a regular tool with Indian mahouts.