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

As a dog behaviorist, I think prong collars are inhumane and should never be part of a training plan. The metal spikes pinch ...

The good news is many, if not most, pups will change their behavior with consistent obedience training and a good dog training collar. I’d bet a truckload of Milkbones that not a single dog ever ...

“Research has shown that using aversive training methods including the use of prong collars can cause pain and distress and can compromise the dog’s welfare,” he said. RSPCA Queensland’s ...

Prong: Sometimes known as “pinch collars,” this equipment fits around ... approving a ban on these three controversial forms of dog-training equipment, it will be the first in the United ...

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

Prong Training dog collar on wood table The collars are made of metal and designed to tighten around a dog’s neck when pressure is applied. RSPCA said the collars are used “inflicting pain as ...

Devices used in dog training range from rewards-based or neutral devices, such as whistles and clickers, to punishment-based or aversive devices like shock collars or prong collars. Shock collars ...

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 ...