"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 ...

Understanding the Context

Daily Camera: Boulder, Longmont humane societies at odds over shock, choke collars Anyone can bring in a choke, prong or shock collar to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley’s retail store at 2323 55th St. in Boulder and exchange it for a free no-pull harness. Anyone who exchanges a ... Prong collars have bothered me for a long time.

Key Insights

And I now know even more I’m not the only one. I shudder every time I see a dog being forced to wear such a collar. Especially when an owner jerks the ... AOL: 4 Little-Known Dangers of Dog Collars Every Dog Parent Should Know About At first glance, your dog’s collar may look like a benign piece of equipment that encircles the neck. What harm can it really do?

Final Thoughts

After all, a collar—plus a leash—is one of the first accessories that ... 4 Little-Known Dangers of Dog Collars Every Dog Parent Should Know About