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 ...

Are shock collars cruel? I am a qualified dog behaviorist and have no issues expressing that shock collars are cruel. In this feature, I will explain my reasoning. I once sat next to a woman in a dog ...

If the collar is too big, the animal can injure itself further or become entrapped. One report described accidental asphyxiation in dogs wearing e-collars that became ensnared in plastic bags 18.

With the advent of the SpotOn dog collar and the Halo collar (along with more options than I can count), the missing dog days were supposed to be over. However, there are still a lot of people who are ...

A GPS fence solves this problem, along with several others. As a SpotOn, Halo, and Tractiv owner, I’m excited to share what I know about these GPS dog fences and smart collars. At the end of the day, ...

What's the best leash for a dog who pulls? Baker prefers a standard 4- to 6-foot-long leather leash for dog ... Why don't we recommend prong, choke, and e-collars? We only considered no-pull ...

For this O List, we found both fun and functional items—from food to sweaters to litter boxes—for your favorite fur friend.

One noteworthy collar is the Seresto Flea and Tick Collar for Dogs, which uses sustained-release technology to provide eight months of continuous protection against adult fleas, flea larvae ...

In these portraits, dogs are wearing fashionable collars that they can be proud of. “I wanted to take that post-surgery humiliation — that saddest moment for every pet — and twist it into ...