Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why are prong collars cruel, and what alternatives exist for managing a strong-pulling dog? Prong collars cause discomfort and ...

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 of ...

There are many different neck restraints for man’s best friend: flat-buckle collars, choke chains, harnesses, martingale collars, just to name a few. And then there are prong collars, sometimes known ...

A prong collar (left) and electronic shock collar on display. - Photo: ST SINGAPORE: Dog owners are urged to avoid using electronic shock collars and prong collars to train their pets as such devices ...

You've likely seen prong collars (like the one pictured above) on dogs in San Francisco — perhaps you've even used one yourself! (On a dog, jeez, what you do in private is your business.) But now SF's ...

What do these collars do? Choke: These collars are usually made of metal links and are designed to allow owners to control their dogs’ movements by having the collar tightening around the dogs’ necks.

Question: I have a four month old Lab puppy, and someone told me that since he’s going to be a big dog, I should start using a prong collar and I might even need some sort of shock collar to keep him ...

ADAMS COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — A central Pennsylvania animal shelter is warning about the dangers of prong collars to pets. 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 ...

Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez is facing criticism for reportedly using prong collars on her pet dogs, which animal experts warn can cause serious pain and injury. Fans and animal welfare ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Minister of State for National Development and Trade and Industry Alvin Tan interacting with dogs and their owners during the Pets ...