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Prong collars have bothered me for a long time. And I now know even more 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 ...

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 ...

In what is believed to be the first program of its kind in the country, the Humane Society of Boulder Valley is offering free dog harnesses in exchange for collars that choke, pinch or shock animals.

Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan interacting with dogs and their owners during the Pets’ Day Out event at Tampines Boulevard Park on July 26. SINGAPORE – Dog ...

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 ...