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WEEKENDS AT HIS PALM BEACH HOME. TONIGHT, A BOCA RATON WOMAN FACES ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES BECAUSE OF WHAT HAPPENED TO A DOG THAT SHE WAS PAID TO TAKE CARE OF. INVESTIGATIVE REPORTER TERRI PARKER SPOKE ...

Prong collars, vinegar sprays and choke chains are standard canine behavior tools at the Humane Society of Sonoma County. Society officials say the corrective methods, coupled with rewards, create ...

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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.

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 ...

"Collars are a vital part of dog ownership. They allow pet parents to walk their pup on a leash and they provide a place to hang ID and vaccination tags. However, if used in the wrong way, collars can ...

A slippery slope may sound like an icy patch where you slip and slide, but people use it to refer to situations in which deciding to do something can lead to further actions with undesirable ...

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 ...