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

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

In the video, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be seen wearing a prong collar - a controversial training tool that uses prongs to pinch the dog's neck when they pull on the leash. While the dog ...

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

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

While it may be tempting to use certain types of collars (choke, prong, and shock collars) to correct behaviors such as pulling on the leash or lunging, using these collars may have some negative ...

While he brought out two items to help—prong collars and slip leads—it was more important to get Breck to "stop what he's doing and pay attention". "It's not to lay the hammer down and correct ...

The veterinarian stated, ‘'Abel injuries and infection were the direct result of prolonged (several days) and inappropriate use of a dog prong collar while in the care of the pet sitter." ...

And worse, it’s a common cause of injury. Certain collar types, such as choke chains, prong collars, or “training” collars with pressure mechanisms, exacerbate that harm. Marketed as ...