Dog collars represent deep ethical questions about control and care. Used well, they can protect and identify; used poorly, ...

Why are prong collars cruel, and what alternatives exist for managing a strong-pulling dog? Prong collars cause discomfort ...

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 ...

But if used improperly, prong collars can seriously injure the wearer. A far better alternative is the Good Dog Collar by Triple Crown, which corrects with kinder, gentler plastic spikes.

Prong: Sometimes known as “pinch collars,” this equipment fits around dogs’ necks in a loop that features a series of prongs with blunt ends. When the loop is pulled, the prongs pinch the ...

When we think of a dog, we often picture a collar around her neck—a seemingly simple accessory that carries profound ethical weight. In our daily lives with dogs, collars are everywhere: tools ...