Prong collars work by putting pressure on a dog’s throat which can lead to severe injuries of their thyroid glands and trachea. This can lead to other serious health problems down the road like hypothyroidism, weight gain, ear infections, hair loss, skin issues and even organ failure. Why is HermRead More →
Unfortunately not. Although paracord is a durable cordage, it is no match for sharp puppy teeth. If you have puppies who enjoy chewing on each others collars, or a momma who would rather her puppies be naked, we suggest you remove them and use an alternative method of identification. What’sRead More →
Choke collars can be used for the same purposes as prong and have similar side-effects but also seen as more damaging. In all the only good use for a choke collar is to prevent your dog slipping a leash on a walk or for reducing collar chewing-when your dog stopsRead More →
The RSPCA receives hundreds of reports of cats being injured by their collars every year. It is warning owners against buying collars with buckles that don’t snap open, or those made from elastic, and said the majority of flea collars were also dangerous. Are collars dangerous on cats? If notRead More →
The RSPCA receives hundreds of reports of cats being injured by their collars every year. It is warning owners against buying collars with buckles that don’t snap open, or those made from elastic, and said the majority of flea collars were also dangerous. Are collars dangerous on cats? If notRead More →
Dogs who wear shock collars can suffer from physical pain and injury (ranging from burns to a heart condition called cardiac fibrillation) as well as psychological stress, including severe anxiety and displaced aggression. Is it bad to walk a dog with a collar? A harness usually isn’t as comfortable forRead More →