Why are prong collars cruel, and what alternatives exist for managing a strong-pulling dog? Prong collars cause discomfort and pain when a dog pulls. It's an aversive method to stop a dog from pulling ...

A security dog handler who caused "horrific injuries" to his dog with a barbed collar embedded in his neck has been given a suspended jail term. Marghani Albadawi, 38, from the Lozells area of ...

Barking can be said to be the equivalent of humans texting in all caps. Yet, despite the fact that barking is ultimately a form of communication, it cannot be denied that many dog owners struggle with ...

Dr. Alix Partnow, a neurologist at VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of Seattle, with her two dogs, in prong collars. Photo by VSC Dr. Alix Partnow, a neurologist at VCA Veterinary Specialty Center of ...

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SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS)— Some dog owners use prong collars in order to get their pets to obey, but some animal experts are not encouraging their use and provide alternatives to the "medieval" training ...

A collar does many things, not least of which is expressing your dog’s personal style. A good collar is durable, reliable (you don’t want it falling off mid run) and comfortable. Depending on your ...

The singer, 27, released the official music video for his latest hit, Lovesick Lullaby, this week. In the video, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be seen wearing a prong collar - a controversial ...

Prong collars have bothered me for a long time. And I now know even more I’m not the only one. I shudder every time I see a dog being forced to wear such a collar. Especially when an owner jerks the ...

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