When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/Sebastian Condrea Why are prong collars cruel, and what alternatives exist ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

A lot gets made of which training collar you should choose for your dog. There are plenty to pick from—chokers, pronged pinch collars, e-collars, slip leads, and regular old flat buckle collars. One ...

Dr. Patricia McConnell is the GOAT of dog training. Among her books, the classic, The Other End of the Leash. She discusses the state of dog training today, and her feelings about a movement among a ...

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 ...

Cassius strained against his nylon collar toward a snack his ancient Roman namesake would have considered appealing only after days of contentions debate in the Senate: a dried cow's hoof. The 8-month ...

You want the best for your dog, and that includes finding the right type of collar for them. Since they’ll wear it often, you want something that is comfortable, but also safe and secure. Here are the ...

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 ...