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 ...

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 ...

SINGAPORE: The Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS) and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) will lead a new workgroup to look at dog training standards. Comprising dog trainers, ...

Change.org petition urges government to deny Augusto Deoliveira a visa over concerns his techniques may encourage animal cruelty The Australian government is facing calls to ban a dog trainer known as ...

Dog owners have been left confused over a State Government proposal to ban “prong collars” and “other restraints”. Here’s what would happen if the new laws are passed. The State Government last week ...

Prong dog collars are illegal to use in Victoria and illegal to import into Australia. It’s not illegal to use a prong collar in other parts of Australia, however animal advocacy groups including the ...