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 ...

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 ...

Choosing the right collar or harness for your dog can be challenging. There are dozens of options available, but which is right for you and your dog? Prong collars are metal collars with stiff prongs ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Animal-welfare professional Elli Frank has handled dozens of dogs of all breeds and temperaments. But this didn’t prevent one wriggly pup, Tanya, a 7-year-old mastiff and American Staffordshire ...

The singer, 27, released the official music video for his latest hit, Lovesick Lullaby, this week. In the video, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier can be seen wearing a prong collar - a controversial ...

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 ...