#82 Prong Collars and Reactive Dogs: The Science Behind Why They Don't Work.

If you're a dog owner with a reactive dog, you know how stressful and heartbreaking it can be. The lunging, barking, and growling can feel overwhelming, and you might be tempted to try any tool that promises a quick fix. Far from being a helpful training tool, using a prong collar on a reactive dog can actually worsen the problem and cause significant harm.

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