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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Pets and Wildlife. Followed categories will be added to My News. The State Government last week introduced a range of amendments to Queensland’s animal welfare ...

At first glance, your dog’s collar may look like a benign piece of equipment that encircles the neck. What harm can it really do? After all, a collar—plus a leash—is one of the first accessories that ...

Prong collars have bothered me for a long time. And I now know 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 leash and ...

Dog owners have been left confused over a State Government proposal to ban “prong collars” and “other restraints”. Here’s what would happen if the new laws are passed. The State Government last week ...