Dear Dogcharmer, We have a pit mix, Della, about 65 pounds, that pulls like crazy. We have her on a prong collar, but she ...

Following the recent article detailing a Tampa couple’s experience with DK the Dog Behaviorist, additional individuals have come forward with similar accounts, raising ...

Best for small dogs Pulling is mostly ... a dog's comfort and doesn't cause pain. Prong, choke, and shock collars are designed to punish a dog by inflicting pain around the neck when they pull.

Yet relying on tools like shock collars, prong collars, and choke chains can ... in specific breeds or types of dogs. For example, small dog breeds are prone to some behavior challenges.

All the dog trainers recommended a slow acclimation process to getting a dog used to the collar — feed them treats while ...

My energetic, discipline-challenged American bulldog is doing her best. There are some dog training tools that retain a controversial reputation among dog people. The electric collar, retractable ...

I wrote a column about collars and leashes … but since that was four years ago, and we all know how fast things change these days, I thought it might be time to revisit the ...

A small dog was brutally ripped apart and killed by two pit bulls, according to its heartbroken owner, who asked: “What is it going to take to get these dogs taken off the street?” Monica ...